Know Your Body
This body part helps pump blood and can shrink when malnourished.
What is the heart?
Sitting at the table and eating a similar meal as your child is an example of this kind of support.
What is modeling?
True or False: Parents also need support while helping their child recover.
What is true?
This phrase helps you stay out of all-or-nothing thinking: “Progress, not ____.”
What is "perfection."
Percentage of eating disorder sufferers who identify as male. (you may guess a range of 10%)
What is approximately 25% (though likely underreported)?
Your body sends this signal when it needs energy.
What is hunger?
When families avoid commenting on portion size, weight, or looks, they are creating this kind of environment.
What is a comfortable or safe environment?
Families who do THIS regularly tend to communicate better.
What is check in, have at-home family meetings, or family therapy?
The best way to respond to a trigger is to use one of these.
What is a coping skill?
Percent of adolescents aged 11–17 who report that social media affects their body image. (may guess 10% range)
What is 70-80%?
True or False: Emotions can show up in your body before your mind catches up.
What is true?
Acknowledging someone’s feelings and experiences as real, even if you don’t agree, is a form of...
What is validation?
One thing you can do to prepare for a difficult conversation is...
Write down what you want to say, practice it aloud by yourself, or go over it with a trusted person.
This resource/phone number is available 24/7 for mental health support in crisis.
What is 988?
*BONUS QUESTION*
How do you like to relax?
Malnutrition can cause these mood-related symptoms. (Name 3 emotions-ish)
What are irritability, depression, or apathy?
“That sounds really challenging,” or “I can understand why you might feel that way," are phrases that display...
What is empathy?
*Bonus Question*
Tell us about your favorite family tradition or memory.
It's important to celebrate recovery milestones because...
It reinforces positive behaviors, builds confidence, and reminds everyone of the progress made.
With treatment, _____ of eating disorder patients make a full recovery. (may guess a range of 10%)
What is 60%?
When the body starts to heal, you may feel more emotional at first because this returns.
What is the brain and/or nervous system regulation?
When a parent checks in calmly after noticing a red flag, they’re practicing this skill.
What is accountability or early intervention?
This phrase is an example of a type of statement, although well-meaning, may cause invalidation:“At least…”
What is a minimizing statement?
Families can respond to a slip by doing this instead of panicking.
What is stay calm, offer support, and make a plan?
Percent of people with an ED who have another co-occurring symptoms like (e.g., anxiety, depression). (may guess a range of 10%)
What is 70–80%?