Strategies for supporting a person recovering from an Eating Disorder
0 commentsWays to Support Someone Recovering from an Eating Disorder
- Ask them how they are feeling today
- Ask them how their job/school is going
- Ask them who made them laugh today
- Ask them what made them sad today
- Ask them what made them angry today
- Send them or give them a card
- Call them
- Let them know you care
- Ask if there is anything you can do to help
- Don’t criticize other people or yourself for being over or underweight
- Be supportive but don’t feel the responsibility to be their therapist
- Model healthy eating behaviors
- Encourage them to seek professional help
- Listen closely when they express their feelings and needs
- Ask them if there is anything you are doing that is not helpful
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