A parent's guide to defeating eating disorders : spotting the stealth bomber and other symbolic approaches / Ahmed Boachie and Karin Jasper ; foreword by Debra Katzman.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Rationale for analogies and metaphors -- Eating disorders as illnesses : an historical perspective -- Recognizing and diagnosing an eating disorder -- Outpatient management -- Multi-family therapy -- Day hospital program -- Inpatient treatment -- The recovery process -- Appendix I. Current diagnostic criteria -- Appendix II. List of analogies and metaphors.

Featuring metaphorical explanations for parents and caregivers about eating disorders and their treatments, a conceptual guide explains how to facilitate a supportive relationship with sufferers at every stage toward health.