Eating Disorders and Autism with Carer Coach Jenny Langley

Meet Jenny Langley, an international Carer Coach and Trainer, helping families communicate better when a loved one is diagnosed with an eating disorder.

Jenny runs skills based training workshops in the New Maudsley Model, which was developed at London’s Maudsley Hospital by world leading clinical and academic psychiatrist in eating disorders, Professor Janet Treasure. The program teaches carers communications tools and techniques to engage with loved ones in ways that lower stress and anxiety for everyone in the family.

Jenny took part in the Maudsley Hospital’s initial pilot program after living through her own caring challenges with her son who ‘crashed into anorexia’ as a 12 year old.

The mother of 6 is now a trainer, workshop facilitator, experienced carer coach and author of the book Boys Get Anorexia Too. And you’ll be happy to know her son has also made a good recovery.

This podcast is an edited version of a webinar presented to EDFA members and includes a focus on Maudsley approach techniques when a loved one also has an autism diagnosis.

There’s something for everyone in this episode including communication tips, validation and soothing skills, the role of positive affirmations and the power of the pause.

Want to listen to more webinars? Head to the education centre: https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/events/education-and-information-webinars/

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Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than $5 a month.

Join Eating Disorders Families Australia support groups: https://edfa.org.au/parents-and-carer-support/eating-disorder-support-groups/

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https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/

Other resources:

Link to Jenny Langley’s website: https://newmaudsleycarers-kent.co.uk/

Peace pathway: https://www.peacepathway.org/

ARFID Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A Guide for Parents and Carers by Rachel Bryant-Waugh

The five things you need to know about the interplay between ARFID and Autism - Pooky Knightsmith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsp3b8GObFs

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