Families in Focus

Focus Healthcare of Tennessee offers "Families in Focus" a weekend program for family members who's lives have been touched by eating disorders of a loved one.

Articles on Eating Disorders

How Family and Friends Can Help [PDF 22KB] – This article outlines 10 ways you can help a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder.

**Parental Influence Takes Precedence Over Barbie and the Media [PDF 23KB] – An insightful article by Abigail Natenshon, MA, LCSW, GCFP, on the influences on a young adults perception of their image and their body. The article includes suggestions on how parents can build their children's self image.

**What Parents Need to Know [PDF 15KB], an article by Abigail Natenshon, MA, LCSW, GCFP – that provides an overview of eating disorders and eating disorder definitions.

Signs and Symptoms of an Eating Disorder [PDF 21KB]

**Note, these articles and other resources can be found on the Empowered Parents website.