Introduction

Eating disorders are serious illnesses which prevent people from enjoying a full and healthy life and achieving their potential. They most commonly make their appearance in adolescence or early adulthood, the seeds however, are sown much earlier at the biological, familial and social levels.

Empatico's philosophy of practice addresses:

• The role of food and eating
• The context of society and the media
• Gender
• Beyond eating
• Self identity and development