Parents with Eating Disorders

"Sadeh-Sharvit and Lock’s groundbreaking approach to preventing the transmission of unhealthy eating habits from parents with eating disorder histories to their children addresses a crucial, previously overlooked need within our field. Given the alarmingly increased risk for the development of such behaviors within this population, this volume is an exceptional resource. Complete with case examples, specific phase and session goals, a discussion of common therapist dilemmas within each session, and a chapter devoted entirely to individualized adaptation of the treatment, Parents with Eating Disorders provides clinicians with a practical, easy-to-use guide to facilitate healthy long-term adjustment for the entire family system."

Denise Wilfley, Ph.D., Scott Rudolph University Professor, Washington University, St. Louis

"Parents with eating disorders pose a commonly overlooked complication when treating children and adolescents with an eating disorder. The authors provide a much-needed account of the problem and of a tested treatment together with clinical observations of the treatment in action. Therapeutic dilemmas at each stage of the intervention are clearly discussed and solutions offered. A must read for anyone treating eating disorders."

W. Stewart Agras, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus, Stanford University, School of Medicine