When dealing with health care professionals, many of us often feel powerless and grateful for any help we can get. But we must being to see ourselves as the consumer for the health services we are receiving. If your daughter is committed to therapy and has dscussed her concerns with her therapist, yet she still feels that he therapist is not helping her recover, then perhaps it is time to consider getting a new therapist. A word of caution, individuals with eating disorders are often wary of those willing to help. So, an initial dislike for a therapist may be an excuse to therapy, thereby allowing the individual to maintain their unhealthy patterns of behaviour and coping strategies.
Therapy can be helpful, but only if it is with a therapist with whom one feels comfortable.
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