ED Family Resource Guide.pdf

🌿 SUPPORTING A LOVED ONE WITH AN EATING DISORDER — Family & Carer Guide

A 32-page first-stop resource for families and carers navigating one of the hardest experiences of their lives.

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IS THIS FOR YOU?

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You've noticed something is wrong. You're scared, overwhelmed, and you don't know what to do next.

This guide was created for exactly where you are right now.

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WHAT'S INSIDE

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✦ Clear explanations of every type of eating disorder — in plain language

✦ Warning signs broken down by behaviour, emotion, and physical symptoms

✦ Medical risks every carer needs to know

✦ How to have the first conversation — word-for-word guidance

✦ What to do when they deny or refuse help

✦ Treatment pathways explained (GP → outpatient → residential → hospital)

✦ Every therapy approach demystified — FBT, CBT-E, DBT and more

✦ The SPACE communication framework for carers

✦ How to support mealtimes — before, during, and after

✦ Setting loving limits without damaging your relationship

✦ A full section on YOUR wellbeing as a carer

✦ 5 printable worksheets including a crisis response plan

✦ Australian, NZ, UK, and US helplines and resources

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WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

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📄 Instant digital download — PDF format

📐 A4 size, print-ready or screen-readable

🖨️ Print at home or at any print shop

♾️ Keep forever — return to it at any stage of the journey

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DESIGNED WITH CARE

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This guide is written in compassionate, jargon-free language. It doesn't lecture — it meets you where you are. Whether you've just noticed something worrying or you've been in this for years, there is something here for you.

⚠️ This guide is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical or clinical advice. If your loved one is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services or a crisis line.

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AUSTRALIA: Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673

NZ: EDANZ — edanz.org.nz

UK: Beat — 0808 801 0677

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