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Picky eating or something more?
As a parent, it's hard to watch your child struggle with choices that could negatively impact their health.
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Disordered thinking about food or their bodies could lead to an eating disorder, affecting your child’s well-being, physical health and development.
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Recognizing the behaviors early can make a big difference in your child’s recovery.
Eating disorder behaviors
Children with anorexia nervosa are afraid of gaining weight, so they stop eating or eat very little. Even if they are very thin, they might think they are overweight. ​​
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Children with bulimia nervosa eat a lot of food very quickly, may feel bad about it and try to get rid of the food by making themselves throw up or using medicine to help them go to the bathroom.
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With binge eating disorder, children eat a lot of food in a short amount of time, usually feeling out of control. They can hide food or come across as secretive.
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ARFID is when a child doesn’t want to eat certain foods or eats very little. Usually this is because they might not like the taste, smell or texture of certain foods.
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Services for different care needs
At Mindfullness, we offer a range of services to help your child and your family on the road to healing:
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One-on-one therapy: Your child will work with a therapist experienced in treating children with eating disorders. The goal is to help your child understand their relationship with food and begin to heal in a supportive, understanding environment.
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Family therapy: Eating disorders affect the whole family. These sessions help parents and siblings learn how to support your child, open the lines of communication and work together toward recovery.
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Intuitive eating: This approach can help your child reconnect with their natural hunger cues and focus on listening to their body instead of following restrictive eating patterns.
What your child will learn
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How to recognize and cope with emotional triggers related to eating or body image
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The importance of listening to their body’s hunger cues
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How to manage stress and anxiety in healthy, productive ways
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Healthy coping mechanisms that don’t involve food or restriction
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A balanced relationship with food. There are no bad foods, and nothing is off-limits. All foods fit!
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What you can expect from us
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A safe, compassionate space where your child can feel heard and understood
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Collaborative care where we work together to understand their unique needs
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Behavioral strategies to address disordered eating habits and encourage healthy eating patterns
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A focus on building self-esteem and fostering a positive body image
Your child isn't alone
77%
of children and adolescents as young as 12 dislike their bodies.*
45%
say they are regularly bullied about how
they look.*
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*National Association of Anorexia and Associate Disorders
*National Association of Anorexia and Associate Disorders
Let's work together for change
At Mindfulness, we have more than 13 years experience to help guide patients through their journey. As a parent, I understand the emotional toll this can have on a family. As a professional, my team and I are committed to guiding each patient and their family through the complexities of recovery with the trust that, together, we’ll find a path forward.
