Why go it alone? The role of parents/caregivers in the treatment of young adults with anorexia

Presenters: Tabitha Farrar, B.Sc & Rachel Millner, Psy.D., CEDS, and Rebecka Peebles, MD,

With methods such as Family Based Treatment continuing to show their effectiveness and value in helping children and teenagers recover from eating disorders, we look at the lessons that can be learned and applied to young adults with Anorexia. 

Bios: 
Tabitha Farrar, B.Sc

Tabitha recovered from 12 years of anorexia herself and now works as an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach for adults. She founded the online meal support service, AEDRA, and focuses her work on adults in recovery. 

Rachel Milner, Psy.D., CEDS

Dr. Millner is a licensed psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania. She graduated from the California School of Professional Psychology (now Alliant International University) in San Diego and completed an APA (American Psychological Association) approved internship at the University of Buffalo. Dr. Millner completed her post-doctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. 

Rebecka Peebles, MD                                                                                                 

Dr. Peebles is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist and Co-director of the Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.