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honest conversation. Some common communication blockers
to be aware of before opening dialogue with your daughter
are interrupting, ignoring, sarcasm, name-calling, insulting,
judging, blaming, and stating your opinion as fact. Open
communication in the family lowers the chance of anxious or
negative feelings being expressed or repressed in negative ways.
Preaching to your daughter while she is hurting could build a
wall and prevent her from being honest with you. Consider
hearing her out and allowing her to express her emotions.
Encouraging your daughter to be aware of her feelings and
to express them to you openly will empower honesty and
vulnerability, and it is beneficial for you to set an example by
being open with her about your own feelings.
Build a Strong Relationship
Your relationship with your daughter is such an important
aspect of her finding healing and freedom-it
actually can
help her realize who God created her to be. By providing her
with a foundation of love and open communication, you help
her develop confidence and an understanding of how to have
healthy relationships with others. Effective communication
is vital on your daughter's path to freedom from the eating
disorder, and investing in your relationship with her will help
her sustain that freedom.
It's very important
to communicate
your love to your
daughter by expressing how unique and exceptional she is in
specific areas of her life. Identify and relay to her the strengths
and talents you see in her, and take time to encourage her in
those areas. Provide verbal encouragement as well as continued
training and classes to help her develop he ȁ