Parenting Through Recovery: Supporting Your Child’s Relationship with Food & Body
Parenting a child through eating disorder recovery is deeply challenging, leaving many caregivers unsure of how to help. This compassionate, evidence-informed course offers clear guidance, practical tools, and emotional support for every stage of recovery. Whether your child is newly diagnosed or further along in treatment, you'll gain confidence, clarity, and skills to support their healing journey. More than education, this course is a path to connection and hope—because loving your child is powerful, and knowing how to support them is transformational.
If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a short amount of time, this course was designed for you.
Through carefully structured, easy-to-follow modules, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of eating disorders and the most effective treatment options available for your child. But we go beyond theory—you’ll also learn practical, real-world strategies to improve communication, strengthen your relationship, and help increase your child’s motivation to choose recovery.
Whether you're just starting this journey or have been supporting your child for a while, our expanded course lineup offers flexible, in-demand content to meet your needs.
Each module combines expert knowledge with videos, hands-on exercises, and tools—so you can feel more confident, grounded, and prepared to guide your child through recovery.
Your Instructor
Carolina is the co-founder of The Food & Mood programs, and a seasoned psychotherapist and instructor with a deep passion for helping individuals heal their relationship with food and body. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she has been instrumental in shaping the vision and development of our programs.
Carolina specializes in the treatment of eating disorders across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults—and brings additional expertise in trauma and addiction recovery. Her integrative approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based practices, and the belief that full recovery is absolutely possible when individuals and their families are given the right tools, education, and support.
By building these skills, you’re not just helping your child—you’re becoming a powerful force in their recovery.
You’ll learn how to model emotional regulation, respond to challenges with confidence, and support your child in feeling more in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Along the way, you’ll also gain insight into your own emotional responses, allowing you to show up with calm, clarity, and compassion.
This course is your opportunity to become the steady, supportive presence your child needs—and to create lasting change in your home and their recovery journey.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction to the Food and Mood Institute (1:25)
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StartModule 1: Understanding Eating Disorders & Recovery Basics (19:35)
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StartModule 2: Myths & Facts About Eating Disorders (3:31)
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StartModule 3: The Role of Parents in Recovery (2:44)
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StartModule 4: Communication & Emotional Support (7:30)
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StartModule 5: Meal Support & Nutrition Basics (2:29)
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StartModule 6: Navigating Resistance & Setbacks (4:16)
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StartModule 7: Building a Long-Term Support System (4:39)
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StartModule 8: Understanding Higher Levels of Care (3:37)
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StartBonus Lesson: Responding to Your Child in Eating Disorder Recovery (12:21)
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StartBonus Lesson: Understanding the Body’s Response to Fasting/Restriction and Refeeding Syndrome (2:29)
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StartBonus Lesson: Navigating Co-Occurring Disorders in Eating Disorders: A Guide for Parents: (1:28)
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StartSection Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in our programs—your Food & Mood Team is so glad you’re here.
We deeply honor your commitment to your child’s recovery and your willingness to walk this path as their ally. Taking this step is a powerful act of love, and it shows just how dedicated you are to supporting their healing. We're here to guide, support, and empower you every step of the way.