Cris Haltom has a Ph.D. from Cornell University. She is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Ithaca, N. Y. Cris is an Approved Supervisor (#110) for the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. She is available for training, presentations, and workshops. She has published articles, co-edited a text book, appeared on cable television, taught workshops, and taught academic courses as adjunct faculty at Cornell University and other colleges.

As part of her psychotherapy practice, Cris works as part of a team with physicians and nutritionists to provide treatment children, adolescents, and adults with eating disorders.

The Eating Disorder Survival Guide for Parents(tm), published by Cris Haltom, Ph.D., is a FREE monthly newsletter intended for parents whose children are or have been in treatment with appropriate professionals for eating disorders. Related coaching, education and support groups for parents are intended for the same audience. The information presented is NEVER substitute for professional intervention. Further, tips and guidelines offered in newsletters and consultations may or may not apply to the individual circumstances of readers/ participants. Only a professional physician, certified mental health professional, and/or registered nutritionist can determine the best guidelines for each individual child and family.