What Do I Do When Teenagers Struggle With Eating Disorders?

"There is no how-to manual when it comes to helping teenagers with the multitude of issues theyÆll face during their adolescence. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, youÆve probably already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You are not alone!In this hard-hitting series of books, youÆll find answers to the difficult questions you face when challenges arise. Knowing that ninety-five percent of all the people with diagnosed eating disorders are teenage girls, itÆs likely that youÆll encounter this issue if you interact with teens. In What Do I Do When Teenagers Struggle with Eating Disorders?, Dr. Steven Gerali will help you:Ò Understand eating disorders, along with the underlying issues that typically contribute to the disordersÒ Recognize warning signs that may mean a teen is developing an eating disorderÒ Realize the role and responsibility the Church has to mobilize help for teens with eating disordersÒ Create interventions when teens or their parents deny the problemÒ Develop a referral strategy for teens who need help addressing their eating disorderIn this practical book, youÆll discover how to identify and help a teen who is struggling with an eating disorder, and youÆll find plenty of resources for help beyond what youÆre able to give."

Dr. Steven Gerali is a speaker, professor, and counselor recognized around the world as an expert in the field of adolescence and youth ministry. He's the author of Teenage Guys and two books for students. Before becoming a professor of youth ministry Steve served for more than 25 years as pastor of student ministries in churches in Arizona and Illinois. The father of two grown daughters, Steve currently lives in southern California with his wife, Jan.