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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 209228" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>I think a private therapist would be better than one of the 12 step groups, which are typically geared for adults. You could probably find books on the subject either in the library or a retail shop that could give you tips on how to handle this yourself at home, one on one with him.</p><p> </p><p>We've had eating issues with difficult child 2 because of his medications, so I've had to have chats with him about healthy eating (what is and what isn't) and had him come up with some ideas for foods he would enjoy eating that are lower in calorie but that would also satisfy his hunger and/or cravings (carrots, apples, plain popcorn).</p><p> </p><p>In the case of a kid who's eating out of anxiety, it would be good to try to get him to start a feelings journal. Have him write down how he's feeling about the events of each day, perhaps at the end of the school day when things are fresh in his mind. You'll probably be able to show him after just a few days the pattern between his feelings and his impulse to eat when he's upset. You can then talk about ideas for things he can do when he's feeling upset or anxious instead of eating. Going for a walk, shooting some baskets or some other physical activity that he enjoys, drawing, writing in a journal, talking to you or another support person, playing music, meditating, reading a book... the list is endless and it can work if you have him participate in coming up with the solutions.</p><p> </p><p>I'm not a therapist but these are just some things that have helped for us.</p><p> </p><p>Hugs!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 209228, member: 3444"] I think a private therapist would be better than one of the 12 step groups, which are typically geared for adults. You could probably find books on the subject either in the library or a retail shop that could give you tips on how to handle this yourself at home, one on one with him. We've had eating issues with difficult child 2 because of his medications, so I've had to have chats with him about healthy eating (what is and what isn't) and had him come up with some ideas for foods he would enjoy eating that are lower in calorie but that would also satisfy his hunger and/or cravings (carrots, apples, plain popcorn). In the case of a kid who's eating out of anxiety, it would be good to try to get him to start a feelings journal. Have him write down how he's feeling about the events of each day, perhaps at the end of the school day when things are fresh in his mind. You'll probably be able to show him after just a few days the pattern between his feelings and his impulse to eat when he's upset. You can then talk about ideas for things he can do when he's feeling upset or anxious instead of eating. Going for a walk, shooting some baskets or some other physical activity that he enjoys, drawing, writing in a journal, talking to you or another support person, playing music, meditating, reading a book... the list is endless and it can work if you have him participate in coming up with the solutions. I'm not a therapist but these are just some things that have helped for us. Hugs! [/QUOTE]
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