Special Topics
It’s Not You, It’s Pathological Ambivalence
Our own Dr. Linda Buchanan’s debut book, “A Clinician’s Guide to Pathological Ambivalence,” describes a common experience that many therapists face with clients; feeling stuck.
Former Elite Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi Beats Body Shaming and Wins Big
Former Olympian hopeful, Katelyn Ohashi - now a senior on UCLA's gymnastics team - sticks it to body shamers while receiving a perfect 10 score!
Can I Avoid Passing My Eating Disorder on to My Child?
We often delight when pieces of ourselves in our children, but can we prevent passing on pieces of ourselves that we would never want them to experience? Can we avoid passing our eating disorder vulnerabilities on to our children?
7 Eating Disorder Recovery Tips for the Holidays from People Who’ve Been There
We asked individuals in our partial hospitalization programs to share their insights on coping with an eating disorder during the holidays; here are some of the helpful tips they provided!
Body Image in Sport: Risk & Protective Factors
Whether an athlete is faced with external pressures, is involved in an aesthetic or weight class sport, or is conforming to the norm of their sport culture, athletes face complex risk factors associated with increased body image concerns and eating disorders.
Health at Every Size and Eating Disorder Treatment
This video blog highlights the ways with which HAES can complement eating disorder treatment and serve as a wonderful resource in eating disorder recovery.
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
Bulimia is an obsession with food and weight that manifests itself through cycles of binging and purging. It is dangerous and can have severe medical and psychological complications if not appropriately treated.
Why do Pregnant Women get Eating Disorders?
During pregnancy, the way you and the rest of the world experience your body often changes. When every appointment becomes all about measuring, counting, and weight - and your body starts to become a topic of conversation - it can feel as though your body is no longer yours.
5 Ways to Support Your Child with ARFID
Caring for a child with Avoidant Restrictive Food Disorder (ARFID) can be challenging. It can be stressful ensuring that your child is meeting their nutritional needs, growing appropriately and engaging in normal developmental activities. Specialized support is available and knowing how to help your child through treatment will give you the tools necessary to maintain extended recovery.
This is Me and I’m Okay.
Our stories need to be heard. If my story can help get one person the eating disorder support they need and deserve, I am happy.