Recommended Resources for Parents Supporting a Child/Teen with Anxiety, OCD, or an Eating Disorder
OCD
Anxiety
Books:
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents
Websites/Video Links:
Downloadable PDFs from Anxiety Canada
Anxiety Canada: Learn about Reassurance Seeking
Anxiety Canada: Learn about difficulties tolerating uncertainty
Anxiety Canada: Learn about the role of Parental Accommodation
Eating Disorders
Books:
Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder, Second Edition
Skills-based Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder: The New Maudsley Method
Websites/Video Links:
EFFT/Emotion Coaching: https://www.mentalhealthfoundations.ca/ed-parent-webinar
ED information: https://www.feast-ed.org/eating-disorder-essentials/
Overview of FBT: https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FamilyBasedTreatment-lw.pdf
Meal Support: https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/recovery/meal-support/
Body Image: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/-/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Eating-Disorders/Eating-Disorders---Information-Sheets/Eating-Disorders-Information-Sheet---03---Body-Checking-and-Avoidance.pdf
More videos for parents: https://eatingdisorders.dukehealth.org/education/resources/video-internal-battle-eating-disorder-part-1-0
Need More Help? Work with one of our therapists!
Step 1: Browse our therapist profiles OR connect with our Intake Team to find the perfect therapist for you/your child
Step 2: Book an appointment
Step 3: Complete the digital intake forms (we email these to you) and use your secure link to start your appointment from the comfort of your home.