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Bitesize: learn to help your child, in short audio bites
Are you in a hurry for information, tips and support?
Are you too busy or overwhelmed to read?
Do you want to hear models of helpful conversations?
This is why I created Bitesize. It's a large, searchable collection of very short audio clips, which you can dip in and out of. Each between 1 and 5 minutes.
Help with your FAQs
I cover the frequently asked questions that come up when I coach parents, and that people ask on forums. Plus the questions that parents don't yet know they ought to ask!
All in over 300 short audios, covering all aspects of the recovery journey.
Dip in and out using the search functions, to get the help you need right now. For instance:
- How to talk to your son or daughter about starting treatment
- Supporting your child to eat: what, how much, how?
And these often-neglected topics:
- Exposure methods to expand your child's flexibility
- The all-important Phase 2 after refeeding: all the way to complete recovery
- After discharge from treatment — how to get to relapse-proof complete recovery
And the scaffolding that is so needed:
- Communication skills for compassionate persistence and loving connection
- Working with health providers (even when you disagree)
- Tools for your own wellbeing and resilience
and so much more…
* See the full list of audios currently on Bitesize *
"These are an excellent resource. We don’t always have time to sit and read on this journey so small chunks of information on how to support our daughter whilst we are walking or driving really help!"
(From a parent, writing here)
Should I get your book or Bitesize?
They complement each other. Clinicians tell me they like recommending Bitesize right at the start when parents have so much to cope with and need their information in small chunks.
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- If you are overwhelmed, get Bitesize
- If your partner has disengaged and won't read, get them Bitesize
- If you relate more to the spoken voice than the written word, get Bitesize
- If you want to hear me modelling connecting and effective conversations, get Bitesize
- If you long for support while you drive, sit in waiting rooms, and go about your daily life, get Bitesize on your phone
- Listening to Bitesize through headphones is more discreet than using the book
- If you want complete, comprehensive guide, covering just about everything, get the book.
- If you're more visual, like to underline passages and take notes, get the book
- For references to the research that I base my guidance on, and to further sources of information, get the book.
Get both:
I believe you'll find the combination so supportive. Bitesize and my book complement and reinforce each other. It's helpful to hear the same crucial message presented in different ways. And that could save you and your child weeks, months, years….
How do I listen to Bitesize?
Listen online on your phone or computer. Bitesize is highly searchable, so you can focus on what you need right now.
The whole collection is also on a playlist so you can listen continuously hands-free (e.g. while you're driving).
You can also download the collection for offline listening on your phone, tablet or computer (It's a bit fiddly but I provide step-by-step guidance). You can keep the download forever, so you can listen even if my website stopped functioning.
How will I get Bitesize once I've bought it?
As soon as you've bought Bitesize, you'll be emailed a link to register, and then the most up to date Bitesize is there for you to listen online anytime, for as long as I continue to maintain this website.
Is it really just a one-off purchase?
Yes, you pay only once, and that gives you access for as long as this website is maintained. Plus, you keep any files you downloaded.
I can't afford it
I am keeping the price ridiculously low (it's a massive collection!) because I want resources to be available to all.
If the price is still an obstacle to you, then contact me and I will gladly give you access.
If you’re concerned about someone who can’t afford my resources, please direct them to me (rather than sharing copyright materials).
Can I copy Bitesize for my friend / my patients?
Buying Bitesize entitles you to share with your family members — only them. I really welcome people in your family getting the information, as it takes a village to help our children
Beyond your family, please respect my copyright and don't share. Instead, direct people to this page. If you're concerned they might not afford it, they can contact me.
By respecting my copyright, you're part of keeping the price low for all, and part of the 'gifting' I can make to those for whom it's too much of a stretch.
Terms & conditions (in nice plain English) are here.
Enjoy these samples of Bitesize
Here are a few clips to give you a feel for Bitesize.
Walking through hell with your child
To give you the courage to support your child and empathise in spite of their anxious resistance.
“I was desperate for my parents to feed me”
The hints our children give us. A letter from 40-year old Helen who is now using her parents’ help.
What's the journey ahead?
What's treatment going to look like? The tasks and priorities of different phases of the journey ahead
How distraction is your friend during a meal
Just one of many audios to give you a big toolbox to succeed with meals — a crucial task we parents are given at the start of treatment.
"You're not fat": doesn't reassure
The collection has many, many audios to help you with communication, and all those things our children say. This is one of several audios on the "Am I fat" topic, because your answers can evolve as your child gets better.
Eating out: an example of exposure work
One of a series to help you free your child of fears and rituals. I share ways to get more bang for your buck with exposure work.
"My child got worse with more autonomy and we can’t go back" (Phase 2)
One of a whole series of audios to help you with 'Phase 2' — handing back decision-making to your child… with care.
Why you should become expert at calming
One of many audios with specific calming methods.
"Is this thought true? Is it useful?"
The collection has loads to help YOU: your own wellbeing, your resilience. This one is on how to challenge and redirect your unhelpful chatterbox thoughts, with kindness.
I hope you enjoyed those samples. So go ahead and get Bitesize! I created it with love, so you can get super-skilled at a time the illness leaves you with very little time or mental bandwidth.
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