Eating Disorders

Tips Sticking to Recovery During the Holidays: Part 2

A plate with a red napkin and holiday leaves and berries with a note saying rejoice

By Isabella Largin, MS, RDN Here are some tips and tricks for navigating the holidays from one of our dietitians, Isabella Largin, who is a non-diet, weight-inclusive registered dietitian currently working in private practice with a team of therapists specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Eat Consistently & Adequately During the Holidays The more you…

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Tips for Sticking to Recovery During the Holidays: Part 1

The holidays can bring many thoughts and feelings to the surface. Remember your eating disorder self doesn’t take a vacation. Anxiety tends to be high when gatherings are focused around food. How can you stick to recovery during the holiday season when you are pulled in many directions? Here are a few simple tips to make sure you put your healthy self first and continue to focus on your recovery.

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Body Image And The Media

A Christian Perspective, by Jennifer Smith Lane More than 30 million Americans will struggle with a clinically diagnosed eating disorder in their lifetime while millions more will battle food and body image issues that have untold negative impacts on their lives. This is not simply a teenage issue. Onset can occur at any age affecting…

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The Destructive Synergy of Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse – Jena Morrow Margis, CADC

Author: Jena Morrow Margis, CADC Clinical Development Institute Faculty Member, Timberline Knolls The past several decades have brought about an increasing awareness of both eating disorders and substance use disorders, and for this we as a society can certainly be grateful. (Progress!) However, as “aware” as we may be regarding each of these life-controlling issues…

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