psychologist and Food

cathy01

My daughter is really bad at eating food.Everything about food upsets her.Is there anyone on boards that knows about this and is looking for a little work .?Thanks,Cathy

sambuka41

I don't think anyone here can advise you, against the rules i think. First stop would be the GP, he/she will be able to advise you on the possible reasons for your daughters behaviour. (rule out something physical first or make a referral if necessary)

cathy01

No, Id hope to employee a person with a BA in psychology and a knowledge of food aversions?

sambuka41

A BA wouldn't be enough to help you. I have a BA and other than detailing some Eating Disorders there is nothing in it that would provide you with the skills required. Its not a clinical training, you'd need someone with an MA or specialised training. Really the GP is the best bet to assess whats going on.

cathy01

She has been assessed which is why I need someone to help her.Minimum requirements would be the above.
Thanks for the help,Cathy

JuliusCaesar

You'd probably need a trained Behaviour Analyst.

Blueskye

Or a clinical psychologist who works with children would be a good option.

krd

cathy01 wrote: »

No, Id hope to employee a person with a BA in psychology and a knowledge of food aversions?

You know - if she's eating, but is incredibly fineky - will only eat a very limited diet. Then it's unusual, but not that unusual. It depends on her age - and lots of children do this. And then normally, stop at some point and just eat normally. Parents get worried but it's not really anything to worry about as long as they're eating something.

If it's something else - if it's extreme food aversion, to all foods, then it's something much more serious. It's also very rare in young children too.

cathy01

krd wrote: »

cathy01 wrote: »

No, Id hope to employee a person with a BA in psychology and a knowledge of food aversions?

You know - if she's eating, but is incredibly fineky - will only eat a very limited diet. Then it's unusual, but not that unusual. It depends on her age - and lots of children do this. And then normally, stop at some point and just eat normally. Parents get worried but it's not really anything to worry about as long as they're eating something.

If it's something else - if it's extreme food aversion, to all foods, then it's something much more serious. It's also very rare in young children too.

I got a referral but would have liked someone private.

The Black Oil

The find a psychologist option might help.