When an adolescent girl is recovering from an eating disorder, her relationship with her mother can be more of a deterrent than a motivator. Mother-daughter relationships are complicated, and unrealistic expectations – by both parties – can hinder a child’s recovery.
A clinical lecturer at Northwestern University, where she is affiliated with both the Family Institute and the Department of Psychology, Weigel Foy endorses an introspective look at this unique relationship and believes temporary distance from family members allows many adolescent and teenage girls to feel safe exploring the mother-daughter relationship in ways they haven’t been able to during prior treatment for anorexia or bulimia. [Source: Melodika]
A residential treatment center can give a teen that much-needed distance and time to take an honest look at her relationships, uncovering negative behaviors and patterns.
Labels: relationships, parenting, mothers, eating disorders
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