The Process of Eating Disorder Recovery
“What does recovery look like?” “How do I get rid of the eating disorder?” “If I mess up, does that mean I’m a failure, or that I won’t get better?” Common themes in therapy include: what eating disorder recovery is like, what is possible, and how to ‘get there’....
Did I Experience Trauma?
“I’m not sure if what I experienced would be considered ‘traumatic’. It’s not like someone died or I was in a war.” I’ve heard many clients question whether a distressing experience could be considered trauma. “How could that really have had an effect on me, other...
What Can I Do To Encourage Positive Body Image In My Child?
While sitting with my clients and their families, I’ve seen time and time again the pain and havoc an eating disorder can cause. In these moments, I’m reminded of the importance of prevention. Although eating disorders and disordered eating can be triggered by lots of...
Eating Disorders: Common Myths
By Sarah Long, PsyD Nearly 50% of the population in the United States either knows someone who struggles with an eating disorder, or is a sufferer. Despite eating disorders being widespread, complex, and life-threatening, there is a ton of misinformation out there....