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Can Parenting Style Cause An Eating Disorder?

Julie Williams, LMFT

August 8, 2016

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Can parenting style cause an eating disorder? And then similarly can family behaviors cause an eating disorders? For example, only eating carbs when a diabetic family member is not home.

Answer

In terms of parenting style, we do see that there is a genetic component. Whether it is environmental or genes, they are still trying to figure that out. I think certain behaviors and phrases can be damaging. If your child is already thinking this way, you might reaffirm the negative view they have of themselves. Also, if you are only serving certain foods with restrictions, or if you are overly healthy and say, "You can never have cupcakes," this can be negative as well. I try to work with parents on being body positive and not focusing on weight and appearance, or certain foods.


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Julie Williams, LMFT

Julie Williams is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who specializes in depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. She utilizes Acceptance Commitment Therapy (evidenced based practice) including reviewing with clients their goals for their lives and explores ways to be able to live meaningful, valued lives. She currently manages 2 youth programs in south San Jose which includes at-risk, underserved, and high need populations.


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