Bulimia Nervosa Fact Sheet
Bulimia nervosa - frequently just called bulimia - is an eating disorder characterized by patterns of bingeing (consuming a large amount of food in a…
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Anorexia Nervosa Fact Sheet
Anorexia nervosa is a serious medical and mental health condition that can be life-threatening.
Setting Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Following the hustle, bustle and festivities of the holiday season, the year concludes with reflection and hope on New Year’s Day. On this…
Your Child’s First Week Home After Eating Disorder Treatment
Upon your child’s return home from eating disorder treatment you will likely experience a mixed bag of emotions: relief, excitement, trepidation, and…
“Fat Talk,” Body Image and Eating Disorders
After consuming a high-calorie food, have you ever said “I need to hit the gym now!” or “THAT went straight to my thighs!” Do you call your…
My Child Has An Eating Disorder - Is It My Fault?
The most common question asked by parents of children struggling with eating disorders is: “Is the eating disorder my fault?” In addition to a…
Eating Disorder Glossary of Terms
Common Levels of Care: OP: Outpatient: The patient lives at home and attends regularly scheduled sessions (usually 45-50 minutes) at a therapist’s…
Commonly-used Eating Disorder Acronyms
AN: Anorexia ADD Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ARFID: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder BDD:…
Family Support Guidelines When Your Loved One Has an Eating Disorder
If you have a loved one who is suffering from an eating disorder, life as you knew it has been turned on its head. Eating disorders impact entire…
What to Know When a Partner/Spouse Enters Eating Disorder Treatment
There are substantial resources for parents of children with eating disorders. At times, it can seem that there are fewer resources addressing…
“I Feel Fat”: Dealing With a Negative Body Image
Dealing with Negative Body ImageBody image does not refer to what you look like but rather the personal relationship you have with your body. It…
Warning Signs of Eating Disorder Relapse
Early detection and intervention are key for keeping your child/loved one on the path of recovery. Listed below are some Red Light tips on…
Where Does Picky Eating End and Disordered Eating Begin?
At some time or another, all mothers have been there—we spend hours slaving over a lovely meal (or after a busy day, we defrost some tasty leftovers)…
Parents: First Line of Defense for Male Children With Eating Disorders
A common misperception about eating disorders is that these serious illnesses only affect women. In reality, eating disorders can and do affect men…
Kids, Stress and Eating Disorders
Stress among children and adolescents is on the rise, and mental health professionals are seeing the impact as more children seek treatment for…
Walking on Eggshells: My Child Has an Eating Disorder
Having a child or other loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder is scary stuff. You want to ease their pain and no doubt you are worrying…
Eating Recovery Food Exchanges
Grain Exchanges provide carbohydrates for energy, fiber, and B vitamins 1 Grain equals: 1 slice bread ½ English muffin ½ cup…
9 Tips for Eating Out at Restaurants While in Eating Disorder Recovery
While going out to dinner is an activity most people look forward to, for a family with a loved one with an eating disorder, it can induce feelings of…
Addressing Caregiver Concern of an Eating Disorder with a Spouse/Partner
Establishing effective communication patterns and ways of supporting a partner struggling with an eating disorder can be challenging. Two of the…
A Letter to All the Caregivers
Following is a letter written by Bonnie Brennan to anyone who is caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. Today I would like to acknowledge…
Understanding Bias, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Dr. Seria Chatters
In this episode, Dr. Seria Chatters will teach us how to reign in our own micro-aggressions and outright racism even when we are not aware of their…
10 Tips for Mealtime Support
It is important to receive proper nourishment and relearn healthy eating patterns in eating disorder treatment and recovery. For parents,…
It’s My Party & I’ll Cry If I Want To: The Truth About Navigating Losses & Grief
Grief and loss. Is there an easy way to talk about them? All of us at some point in our lives will experience the power of these two short words.
Big Booty Pride: Body Positivity & Systemic Racism with Gloria Lucas
Join us as we trace Gloria's journey to create a place of healing for communities suffering from generational trauma and cultural exclusion and…
Willingness: Is it Really That Important?
If you are struggling in your journey today, perhaps you may find it helpful to ask yourself the question I asked myself every morning in those early…
Grace Over Grit: Self-Compassion in the Age of Covid-19
Join ERC/Insight Recovery Advocate Kara Richardson Whitely, Ryan Sheldon, and Ellie Pike (MA, LPC) as we talk about how to tread with self-compassion…
Racial Justice and Healthcare Equity
Emancipation was only one battle won in the centuries-long struggle for Black Civil Rights - a struggle that is far from over. Racism continues to…
Courage During COVID-19: How to Heal in Times of Illness and Isolation
In this free Say It Brave Webinar, join Eric Dorsa, an ERC/Insight Recovery Ambassador Council Member, and Ellie Pike (MA, LPC) in discussing how to…
Addiction & Substance Use Disorder: A Family's Journey
Hear the often forgotten story of family members loving someone with substance use disorder. Kim shares about loss and healing, what she wishes she…
Battling Eating Disorders in a COVID-19 World
In this Say It Brave event, in partnership with Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Association (ANAD), Shannon Kopp (MFA) and Samantha Lach…
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