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How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Can Change the Lives of People with Eating Disorders
Eating disordered thought patterns and “rules” are often rigid. The purpose of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is to increase an individual’s ability to be flexible in the way they think so that they are better able to live a full and meaningful life.
New Series “Insatiable” is Hard to Digest
The netflix satirical comedy, Insatiable trivialized the experience of those who have been impacted by an eating disorder.
6 Significant Health Risks of Anorexia Nervosa
From our skin and bones to our hearts and brains, anorexia impacts the entire body. Here are 6 common complications that can result from anorexia.
Eating Disorder Risk Through the Athlete Life Cycle
Knowing and understanding biological, psychological and environmental factors that could contribute to the development of an eating disorder in athletes is critical in preparing and safeguarding oneself from falling into unhealthy coping strategies and practices.
5 Things You Need to Know About Diabulimia
While diabulimia is not yet included in the DSM-5, the term is quite often used to describe someone who is living with a comorbid diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder. Here's what you need to know about this dangerous comorbid condition.
4 Ways to Maintain a Strong Family System When Your Child is in Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating disorders can be difficult on the entire family system. Many families find it difficult to balance treatment with other life priorities - most importantly, ensuring the health and happiness of everyone at home. Here are a few tips to help maintain a strong family support while your child is in eating disorder treatment.
5 Things You Need to Know About Health at Every Size
Simply put, HAES® represents a paradigm shift away from a weight-centric approach to health and health care to one that highlights body diversity and behavior change to attain desired health outcomes as opposed to focusing on manipulating weight and shape.
4 Ways Spirituality Can Help and Hinder Eating Disorder Recovery
Spirituality can have a complex relationship with eating disorders. Understanding the factors involved can help ensure that spirituality – should you choose to consider it as a recovery resource - becomes a positive force in your healing.
Is there a Difference Between Orthorexia and “Clean Eating?”
The function of food choices is to support our overall wellbeing as human beings. Food choices should be free from shame and judgment. And I caution you to be wary of any system or trend that imposes these feelings onto participants.
5 Ways to Combat Negative Body Image in Eating Disorder Recovery
Body image is complicated for everyone – especially those who have a history of an eating disorder. Be patient, have compassion for yourself and practice these five tips that can help to ease anxiety around any bodily changes that might be happening.