5 Ways to Support Your Child with ARFID
As a parent of a child with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) it may feel like you have been struggling for years trying everything to help your child increase their range of acceptable...
View Article7 Eating Disorder Recovery Tips for the Holidays from People Who’ve Been There
It’s no surprise that the holidays can be difficult for people living with an eating disorder. The stress of attending social events, seeing family and friends that you may not have seen in a while and...
View ArticleCan I Avoid Passing My Eating Disorder on to My Child?
So many of us who have struggled with eating disorders fear for our children; we watch their behavior for signs of restriction or binging, we take note of their exercise patterns and we keep our ears...
View ArticleFormer Elite Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi Beats Body Shaming and Wins Big
For as long as she could remember, Katelyn Ohashi had been a gymnast. As a young athlete who showed immense promise in sport, Ohashi came to understand that her worth as a human being was dependent on...
View ArticleLove Me.
I was in the women’s locker room at my gym this morning and I overheard a conversation between two women. My guess is that one woman was in her 40’s and the other in her late 50’s or early 60’s. The...
View ArticleOn the Road to March Madness?
I was watching the Tennessee vs Kentucky men’s college basketball game on ESPN around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night and a reporter speaking to camera during a time-out caught my attention. ESPN...
View ArticleGetting Eating Disorder Support – 7 Common Barriers
To better connect those who may be hesitant to seek treatment for their eating disorder, we sought the help of some of the brilliant minds of those in our partial hospitalization program. Below are...
View ArticleHow Eating Disorders Impact the Entire Family: Amelia Gray Shares Anorexia...
Lisa Rinna and her 17-year-old daughter, Amelia Gray brought eating disorders into the public eye this season on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. In a recent episode, the Hamlin family was having...
View ArticleARFID: Five Fast Facts
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) has been getting more coverage in the media. While more and more people are becoming aware of this serious condition, it is still misunderstood and...
View ArticleReturning to School with an Eating Disorder – Tips for Parents
Back-to-school is often an emotional experience for parents but even more so, perhaps, for parents of a child living with an eating disorder. Whether your child is going to kindergarten for the first...
View ArticleEating Disorders During the Holidays: A Practice of Gratitude Can Help
For people with eating disorders (and those closest to them), food-focused holidays often include extra layers of worry. Some common concerns during gatherings can include: food being eaten or not...
View ArticleEating Disorder Recovery: How to Support Loved Ones During Thanksgiving
The feel-good energy surrounding the holiday season has begun as we prepare to welcome Thanksgiving. Many of us look forward to seeing family, watching football and enjoying turkey, but those living...
View ArticleMaking New Non-Food-Related Holiday Traditions for Individuals in Eating...
Halloween through New Year’s Day can be a particularly challenging time of year for individuals who are living with an eating disorder. With so many of our holiday traditions being centered on food,...
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