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Hope for Concerned Parents of Eating Disorder Sufferers
Having a child that is struggling with an eating disorder can be concerning — it’s difficult to witness the impact an eating disorder has on your child’s well-being. The worry over your child’s mental,...
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Should I Give Up on My Child Struggling with an Eating Disorder?
If you read the name of this article and felt even an inkling of judgment for a parent who is struggling with the idea of do I give up on my child then this article is not for you. This blog is...
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Marital Concerns of Eating Disorder Sufferers
An eating disorder can cause an immense toll on a relationship. Studies show that body dissatisfaction is negatively associated with marital concerns and “eating concerns in women are associated with...
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Pros and Cons of Eating Disorder Support Groups
There are an array of treatment options available for individuals struggling with disordered eating. Eating disorder support groups are one of those options. Like all treatment options, eating disorder...
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How to Take Care of Myself in a Relationship with an Eating Disorder Sufferer
“You can’t take care of others unless you first take care of yourself.” It’s cliché, but it’s cliché for a reason. You have to take care of yourself in order to care for your relationship in eating...
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Sharing Your Eating Disorder with Mom and Dad
Parents love to love their children so hard, and there are times when it is absolutely needed, like when you’re struggling with an eating disorder. Sharing your eating disorder with your parents can be...
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Building Resiliency to Improve the Recovery Skills of Daughters Who Have...
Contributor: Staff at Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center Most of us are aware of the impact that family history and environment can have on many mental health conditions. These two aspects of...
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My Loved One Has an Eating Disorder – What’s My Role?
Contributor: Dr. Sheila Swearngin, Ph.D., CEDS-S – Program Director at EDCare Eating disorders are serious and complex mental and physical illnesses. If your loved one has an eating disorder and in an...
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Boundaries Around Discussing your Child’s Eating Disorder
It can be tough to know about eating disorders in children or how to talk with someone about their eating disorder, especially when it’s your child. Even so, having these difficult conversations are...
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Follow Up Care after Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Thirteen years ago, I had the privilege of working with a teen girl receiving treatment for anorexia. Last month, we met again and strolled through a park with her 6-month-old baby in tow. Now a...
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Stepping Down from Residential Eating Disorder Treatment
Entering residential eating disorder treatment can be so frightening and create a whirlwind of emotions, doubts, fears, and concerns. One of the scariest parts can be the worry about what comes after....
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Observations of Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community
Hello there, everyone. There is an unacceptable and disastrous trend when it comes to eating disorders in the LGBTQ+ community. This affects the community both by suffering from a multitude of...
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Why Valentine’s Day Can Be Difficult for People Who Have Eating Disorders
Contributor: Staff at Montecatini Eating Disorder Treatment Center Valentine’s Day can be a tough time of year for anyone, especially if you are single, recently went through a divorce, or lost a loved...
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Taylor Swift Documentary Addresses Impact of Stress, Shame, & Media on the...
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center A recently released documentary about pop star Taylor Swift has brought renewed attention to the intersection of stress, shame,...
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Why Eating Disorder Recovery Does Not End with Treatment
Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Seeking professional care for an eating disorder is a crucial first step toward achieving a healthier version of yourself. But,...
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Pros and Cons of Online Therapy for Eating Disorders
Many individuals live in remote areas, a long way from professionals trained to treat eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. For them, doing traditional face-to-face...
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Observations of a Male Therapist Treating Eating Disorders
When I graduated with my counseling degree 17 years ago, I was one of 3 men in a class of 24 graduate students. Over two years, I was learning to work and relate in a primarily female environment,...
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Coronavirus Quarantine and Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders of any kind thrive on attacking when the individual is vulnerable. Eating Disorders are maladaptive coping mechanisms one uses to manage unwanted feelings or pain of any sort. With the...
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Coronavirus and The Fear of the Unknown
When news first spread about the Coronavirus, I immediately created my personal boundaries. I am someone who lives with OCD and Anxiety, and I knew that if I started to panic or engage with every news...
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The Art of Self-Compassion in Eating Disorder Recovery
Self-compassion is something many of us are sorely lacking. We will make excuses for others, give them numerous chances, and are more apt to give them the benefit-of-the-doubt. When it comes to...
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