A small study conducted in the UK found that caregivers of eating disorder patients were highly receptive to a DVD-training and telephone-coaching program that taught them how to support their eating disordered family member.

"People caring for a person with an eating disorder must provide substantial emotional support to the ill person, and may themselves suffer considerable distress, [Dr. Ana R.] Sepulveda and her team explain. At the same time misunderstanding of the family and individual's role in the illness 'can lead to patterns of overprotection, criticism or hostility.'"

Only 14 people participated in the study, which makes it too small to show significant effect, but the results are promising. Source: Reuters

Labels: family, support, caregivers

Posted By: Aspen Education Group