How Do I Parent My Teen During Family-Based Treatment? When to Set Limits

Photo of one teen pushing another in a shopping cart. Wondering how to navigate your role as a parent during your teen’s eating disorder recovery? Working with an FBT therapist in Los Angeles, CA, can help you set clear expectations.

TL;DR Parenting a teen with an eating disorder during Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is challenging. Parents need to balance normal parenting with the unique demands of recovery, which often involves refeeding at home. It’s important to distinguish between behaviors stemming from the eating disorder (like defiance during meals) and typical teenage rebellion. During high-stress moments related …

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