Understanding Eating Disorder Care: An Introduction for Parents & Caregivers

  • Are you navigating a recent eating disorder diagnosis for your child or teen?
  • Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start?
  • Do you have a new treatment team and wanting to understand more about the path you have started?

 

Our parent informational group is designed to help parents and caregivers gain a clear understanding of what to expect and how to support their child in eating disorder treatment.
In these four 90-minute sessions, you’ll learn:
  • What to expect in each phase of treatment
  • The critical role parents play in recovery from an Family Based Treatment (FBT) informed approach
  • Practical tips for getting started and supporting your child at home
  • Answers to common questions and concerns

 

Week 1: Introduction to Eating Disorders and Support

Week 2: “Taking the Reigns” How to Implement Support

Week 3: Weight, Exercise, and Medical Considerations

Week 4: Sustaining Recovery

 

Led by a facilitator experienced in treating children and teens, this session provides a supportive environment and resources to help you take the next step with confidence.

Who it’s for:

Parents and primary caregivers of children, teens and young adults recently diagnosed with an eating disorder.
Note: This group series is informational and not a therapy or support group, though resources for ongoing support will be provided.

Fees:

$250 total for the 4 group series.

This is an educational group for caregivers and is not billable through insurance.

Full payment is due at registration.

 

 

When:  

Wednesdays: May 13, May 20th, May 27th and June 1st

This group will meet in the evening 5:30- 7:00p for 4 sessions.

Email annie@lutzandalexander.com or call 919-781-4500 to register today! 

 

Where:

  • Our Raleigh Office, 3321 Trillium Whorl Court, Raleigh, NC 27607 (Near NCSU)

 

What to expect:

  • Each group session will include education, resources and discussion with an eating disorders dietitian and other parents who have a child with an eating disorder.
  • Annie Penrose, M.Ed., RD, LDN will lead this group in May and June.

 

Email Hannah Waspi, M.Ed., RD, LDN: hannah@lutzandalexander.com or call 919-781-4500 to join the waitlist and to receive an email when dates are set!