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Think Values, Not Goals for 2019
Values are statements or expressions about how you wish to behave, about what really matters to you, about what is most important. Like a compass, values give us direction.
Food My Frenemy: Response
With a heavy heart, I read a recent New York Times piece called “Food My Frenemy” by Jen Gunter. In the piece, Ms. Gunter shares her agonizing struggle with a lifetime of binge eating - and the self-loathing and shame that can come along with it. She also references her ongoing battle with weight management in the shadow of her binge eating disorder.
Challenges of Recovery in Ballet Culture
It’s no secret that ballet culture celebrates a long, lean figure. The pressure on ballet dancers to maintain this aesthetic is constant and for many can lead to battling food/body struggles throughout ones’ career.
The Dangers of Weight Bias
The effects of weight stigma include poor body image, low self-esteem, binge eating, extreme weight control measures, and psychological problems such as depression and eating disorders. Those who experience bullying as a result of weight bias are likely to experience one or more of these issues.
Spotting ED in Your Teen
Learn the early signs of eating disorders in teens, including changes in eating, weight, exercise, mood, and social behavior, and when parents should seek help.
What Is CBT-E?
Learn about treatment for eating disorders: CBT-E, the gold standard evidence based treatment for eating disorders.
Debunking the 5 Most Common Myths About Maudsley Treatment
Family-Based Treatment (FBT), also known as Maudsley Treatment, is considered the leading outpatient treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Despite strong research support, many families hesitate to pursue FBT because of common misconceptions about parental involvement, independence, control, and hospitalization. In this article, we address five of the most frequent myths about FBT and explain why empowering parents to support nutrition and recovery can be a powerful path toward lasting healing.