Health and Wellbeing
Supporting Your Child When they have an Eating Disorder
Most people with an eating disorder do get better, and there's a lot you can do at home to support your child along the way.
- 48 minutes
- 7 modules
- 1 CPD hour
- Certificate
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If you need help now
- If someone is in danger, call 999.
- For urgent mental health help, call NHS 111.
- Samaritans: call 116 123, any time.
- Shout: text SHOUT to 85258.
- Childline (for children and young people): 0800 1111.
- Papyrus HOPELINEUK (suicide, under 35s): 0800 068 4141.
What you'll learn
- Spot early signs of an eating disorder, including in a child who hasn't lost weight
- Plan when and where to raise your worries with your child
- Use sideways listening and open questions to keep the conversation going
- Build structure into the day with the BLAST approach and a self-soothe box
- Look after your own wellbeing and find support from your GP, school and Beat
About this course
It can take a while to see a pattern in skipped breakfasts, snapping at dinner or trips to the bathroom straight after meals. And most people with an eating disorder aren't underweight, so it's easy to miss what's happening or doubt what you've noticed.
This course, from a mental health trainer with more than 25 years' experience, helps you understand what's going on and what to do. You'll learn why an eating disorder is often a way of coping with big feelings. Then you'll plan how to raise your worries: pick a calm moment away from mealtimes, and talk side by side on a walk or in the car. The BLAST approach (bored, lonely, anxious or angry, stressed, tired) helps you build structure and calm into the day.
It's just as much about looking after yourself, and knowing where to turn, from your GP to Beat.
- For early career teachers, mental health leads and 6 other roles. Primary, secondary and special.
7 modules
Open in order
- 5 min
Introduction
- 3 min
Wrap up
- 10 min
What is an eating disorder?
- 8 min
What are the warning signs that my child may have an eating disorder?
- 12 min
What can I do if I am worried about my child?
- 9 min
What is the BLAST approach?
- 6 min
Why is self-care important