Parent Coaching

Support Your Loved One Effectively Through Recovery

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Parent Coaching for Eating Disorder Treatment

Parents and caregivers are an integral part of the eating disorder recovery process. Research consistently shows that parental and caregiver involvement leads to better outcomes in long-term recovery from eating disorders.

 

Parenting during recovery is tricky. It can be hard to know when you are helping your child or helping their eating disorder. Often, meal times turn into power struggles, creating tension and leaving you feeling helpless.

 

I help guide parents and caregivers through their loved one’s treatment process with evidence-based interventions and skills.

Family Therapy Approach

I am trained in and have used Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for eating disorder recovery with families throughout my career. Along with a dietitian, we’ll guide you through making food choices, supervision, and fostering your loved one back to health

 

I also have extensive training and supervision in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), a structured approach that helps parents and caregivers support their loved ones by developing listening and validation skills, offering gentle support, and rebuilding connection that extends beyond treatment,

 

The combination of FBT and EFFT empowers caregivers to support their loved ones both behaviorally and emotionally, with my support and guidance throughout.

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  • "Colleen is a phenomenal eating disorder therapist! She has a wide range of experience working at an eating disorder treatment center, supervising other therapists, giving presentations, and working with children, adults, and families in her practice. She is compassionate and direct, which makes her my go-to eating disorder therapist referral."

    Molly Bremer, MS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • "Our daughter worked with Colleen McCarron from ages 15 to 18 for treatment of an eating disorder, and we cannot overstate the positive impact she had on our daughter’s recovery and overall well-being. Equally important, she was a resource for me as a mother, offering guidance, education, and support during a time that can feel overwhelming for parents. Her ability to work collaboratively with both my daughter and our family made all the difference."

    Parents of former teen client

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