Eating Disorders: Frontline Advice for Families
Family members or friends of a person suffering with an eating disorder are often surprised by the complexity of these diseases, and their effects on an entire family.
In this candid, interactive conversation, two prominent advocates for eating disorder awareness and treatment will address some of the most important questions facing those seeking to prevent eating disorders, or to support a loved one through anorexia or bulimia.
- What should family members say or not say to a loved one who is showing signs of anorexia or bulimia?
- How can parents or siblings separate their loved one from the eating disorder?
- When should you seek professional treatment for eating disorders?
- What are the biggest misconceptions families and friends have about eating disorders?
Even if you haven’t been personally affected by an eating disorder in your family, chances are you know someone who has – though they may have kept their struggle private. This workshop is designed not only for families currently suffering with a loved one’s eating disorder, but for others seeking to educate themselves about how to recognize the signs and symptoms, and to be a source of support.
Location: Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, Illinois
Date: October 12th, 2011
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT
Copies of Just Tell Her to Stop will be available for sale and signing by the author.
Who should attend?
- Parents, siblings, family members or friends who desire to better support a loved one facing an eating disorder
- Anyone in recovery or seeking recovery from an eating disorder or body image issue, and who could benefit from inspirational stories of recovery
- Teachers, coaches or school personnel seeking to better understand how to support young men and women who have suffered with eating disorders
- Anyone who seeks to learn more about eating disorders
Meet the Presenters:
Becky Henry is a nationally recognized speaker, coach, and the award-winning author of Just Tell Her to Stop: Family Stories of Eating Disorders, which details the experiences of families – including her own – who have confronted eating disorders.
Kathleen MacDonald suffered with anorexia, bulimia, body image and exercise disorders for over 15 years. Today, in her work with the Eating Disorders Coalition and the FREED Foundation, she is one of the nation’s leading advocates for increased funding for eating disorder treatment and research, and a sought after speaker for her own inspiring story of recovery.
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