About this Course

This course is designed to educate and support parents of an adolescent experiencing anorexia nervosa. It will help you to understand more about what anorexia nervosa is and how to nutritionally rehabilitate your child at home. You will also learn self-care strategies to enable you to best assist your child's recovery during this challenging time.

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction

  • 2

    Understanding What is an Eating Disorder?

    • Understanding What an Eating Disorder is
  • 3

    What it Feels Like to Have Anorexia Nervosa

    • What it Feels Like to Have Anorexia Nervosa
  • 4

    Re-feeding (Part one)

    • Re-feeding (Part one)
  • 5

    Re-feeding (Part two)

    • Re-Feeding (Part two)

    • BMI for Age Chart (Male)

    • BMI for Age Chart (Female)

    • Meal Plan

    • Sydney Children's Hospital Guide for Weight Gain
  • 6

    Strategies for Managing Distress

    • Strategies for Managing Distress
  • 7

    Self-Care

    • Self-Care

    • Additional Resources

    • Letter to Family and Friends (brief version)

    • Letter to Family and Friends (detailed version)
  • 8

    Transitional Age Youth

    • Transition Age Youth
  • 9

    Caring Styles

    • Caring Styles

    • Caring Styles
  • 10

    Your Feedback Please

    • Your Feedback Please

    • Disclaimer