Bulimia is an eating disorder in which a person eats a large amount of food in a small amount of time and then vomits or takes laxatives to get it out of their body. This is called binge eating.
Although professional therapy has been found to be very effective, as a parent there are also things you can do to help a loved one with an eating disorder.
Using child-friendly techniques we will uncover how your child is feeling, the underlying causes and triggers of their eating disorders and develop strategies to feel better.
If your child is struggling with anorexia, they will go to extreme lengths to prevent weight gain. In essence, this serious mental health condition causes your child to starve themselves.
Some people wrongly believe an eating disorder is a lifestyle choice. It is not. An eating disorder is a serious but treatable mental health and physical illness.
Just like humans, icebergs come in all shapes and sizes. And just like human emotions, what you see on the surface doesnt show the emotions hidden away.
As well as your child's physical development and changes in the growth of their brain, there are many common situations and feelings that can trigger an anger episode.
Teaching your child ways to understand the feelings associated with anger and express these emotions in a construtive not destructive manner is the best way to deal with their anger outbursts.
