Be open, honest and caring but recognize when to back off. Let yourself be convinced that the person doesn't have a problem. The problem exists and there is hope. The BYU Counseling and Career Center offers free personal counseling for full-time BYU students. There are a number of professionals with a variety of theoretical perspectives who offer individual psychotherapy.
Group therapy is also available.
For information about these or other services, call 378-3035. They provide information about, and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders.