New guide by Martina Effmert:
“My child has
an eating disorder"
In my book, I offer you immediately implementable strategies and practical tips to effectively support your child with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, grazing and emetophobia .
One fifth of all 11 to 17 year old children and adolescents have disordered eating, with girls affected almost twice as often as boys. Discover the world of eating disorders to better understand your child and yourself.
This guide will help you accompany your child on the path to a healthy relationship with food and with themselves.
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New guidebook by Martina Effmert
"My child has an eating disorder"
In my book, I offer you immediately applicable strategies and practical tips to effectively support your child with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, grazing, and emetophobia .
One in five children and adolescents aged 11 to 17 have disordered eating habits, with girls being affected almost twice as often as boys. Discover the world of eating disorders to better understand your child and yourself.
This guide will help you accompany your child on the path to a healthy relationship with food and with themselves.
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Recognize and understand eating disorders and help your child immediately
This guide provides you with important information about whether your child might have an eating disorder. The book helps you to understand the various causes and to act appropriately.
Common eating disorders in children
Anorexia nervosa: severe underweight and distorted body image.
Bulimia (binge-purge disorder): binge eating followed by vomiting or excessive exercise.
Binge eating disorder: repeated excessive eating without subsequent vomiting
Grazing: constant snacking, often without hunger, throughout the day
Emetophobia: Fear of vomiting, which affects eating behavior
You can pre-order the book now.
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What this guide offers you:
a guide for parents
In my new book, you will learn everything about the complexity of eating disorders - from biological factors to social circumstances. You will learn how to recognize changes in your children's eating behavior early on and how to deal with them in order to avoid long-term consequences.
Discover how to identify and understand signs of a possible eating disorder. I'll show you how to get professional help if you need it.
This book prepares you to take action and offer help to your child. You will receive clear tips and action strategies to master difficult situations and create a supportive environment in your home.
Real Help for Eating Disorders
As a parent, you are often the first person to notice when your child is behaving differently than usual. They may refuse to eat out with other family members or suddenly refuse their favorite foods. Or you may notice supplies disappearing. All of these behavioral changes could be a sign that your child has an eating disorder, which can be very unsettling for you as a parent.
#1 Eating disorders are about more than just eating
Eating disorders are not caused by a single factor; they arise from a complex interplay of various influences, including biological, psychological, and social aspects. This is one of the reasons why they are so complicated.
#2 Body image and body schema
Body image and body schema are an important component of eating disorders. Almost all affected children and adolescents have a distorted perception of their own bodies – they consider themselves too fat or unattractive, even when this is not the case.
#3 This is how you should behave!
It must be incredibly difficult for you to watch your child suffer and not know how to help. But there are steps you can take to support your child in the best way possible. So, how exactly can you act?
Practical tips for you and your child
In my guide you will find helpful and practical tips. I have developed 5 golden rules that will help you in dealing with your child - regardless of the type of eating disorder. In the course of this book you will learn about specific approaches and measures for underweight and anorexia, grazing and binge eating as well as bulimia. I will also show you concrete steps that you can take to actively support your child.
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Discover alternative treatment strategies: Learn about different approaches to effectively address eating disorders.
Promote appropriate behavior: You will receive support to react correctly in difficult situations with your child.
Develop healthy strategies: Find ways to sensitively deal with your child’s feelings.
Dealing with Eating and Mealtime Issues: Get valuable tips on how to have difficult conversations about food and meals.
Reduce conflict and stress: Discover methods to relax the atmosphere at mealtimes and avoid conflict.
Overcoming mealtime fears: Help your child recognize and overcome fears surrounding food.
Offer concrete support: Get practical strategies, tips and suggestions to help your child effectively.
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About the author
Martina Effmert is an experienced alternative practitioner for psychotherapy and hypnotherapist. Her particular expertise lies in the treatment of fears, traumas and the resulting eating disorders. In her popular podcast "Life without Fear" she speaks to parents and young people who suffer from anxiety and eating disorders. Martina Effmert lives in Düsseldorf, she has two adult children and four grandchildren.
