Having A Sibling With An Eating Disorder
Supporting Siblings: Insights and Strategies
By Judith Banker MA, LLP, FAED and Judy Krasna, F.E.A.S.T. Executive Director While there is a recent wave of research investigating the type and extent of impact on siblings of people with eating disorders (some of which are listed at the end of this post), there are few findings available that provide strategies and/or interventions […]
A Sister’s Perspective
By Samantha When we were younger, my sister was always there for me. She always took care of me. Whenever I had a bad dream as a kid, and I woke up shaking with my heart pounding, she was the one who I woke up to comfort me. She always made herself available to talk […]
Shaping Space to Support Siblings (Feast of Knowledge Sneak Preview!)
by Bridget Whitlow, LMFT Engaging in family therapy is often a momentous undertaking, both pragmatically and emotionally. From finding a therapist, to scheduling, and rallying the troops to the first meeting, there is a tremendous amount of time, persistence, and persuasion involved on the parents’ behalf. As a family-based treatment therapist, parents often ask me […]
Recovering Sibling Relationships in the Wake of an Eating Disorder
by Judy Krasna I walked into the kitchen on Saturday afternoon and found my three 27-year-old daughters sitting around the table having what they call a “coffee party”. They were talking and laughing and gossiping and enjoying each other’s company. Two of my daughters were eating cookies from a Tupperware container. The third, the one with […]
A Seat at the Table: Supporting Siblings of Eating Disorder Patients
By Sarah Ravin, Ph.D, Licensed Psychologist and F.E.A.S.T. Advisor Eating disorders can have profound effects on an entire family. When a child is diagnosed with an eating disorder, parents may have many questions. Should I tell my other children about their sibling’s eating disorder? If so, what should I say? How will the eating disorder impact my […]
