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How the Food Exchange System Is Used in Eating Disorder Treatment
What is the food exchange system? Learn why and how it’s used in nutrition programs for eating disorder treatment and recovery.
Supporting Trans People with Eating Disorders: A Guide for Providers
Transgender individuals have the right to gender-affirming eating disorder treatment. Explore the issues facing trans folks, including body dysphoria…
I Can’t Tell When I’m Full
Most of us start out with a strong, intuitive sense of our bodies' physiological needs; our bodies give us signals of hunger and fullness, and we…
Anorexia Treatment & Weight Restoration: Dealing with Anxiety
Many people with anorexia experience a rise in anxiety during anorexia treatment, particularly when they start to gain weight. Our expert explains why…
Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders in Gay Men
A notable and pervasive issue with a more physical focus has started to plague the gay male community. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a…
Eating Disorders and Summer Camp: Making the Tough Decision
Can you send a child to summer camp if they are engaging in eating disorder behaviors? What if they are in eating disorder recovery? Here’s what the…
Anxiety, Depression & Coming of Age as a Dreamer
Mario Gonzalez moved to the United States when he was only three years old as the son of undocumented immigrants who followed seasonal harvests up and…
Navigating Eating Disorder Treatment as a Nonbinary Queer Person: Partnering Toward LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care
LGBTQ+ individuals face unique stressors and challenges in eating disorder treatment. Here’s how mental health providers can support the community.
World Eating Disorders Action Day: Real People, Real Recovery
This World Eating Disorders Action Day, we share stories from people in recovery as they bust common eating disorder myths. Find the truth here.
Eating Disorder Relapse is Common: Here's Why and What to Do About it
Handle an eating disorder relapse by 1) Being prepared, 2) Having a relapse prevention plan in place, and 3) Identifying action steps in advance.
How to Unpack Mixed Feelings About Summer Eating Disorder Treatment
Mixed feelings about eating disorder treatment this summer? We help you unpack recovery one question at a time.
Six Tips to Unpack Your Client’s Ambivalence: Turn Uncertainty Into Growth
Does your client have mixed feelings about entering a higher level of care? Here are six ways to unpack ambivalence.
Eating Disorder Relapse Prevention: Making a Plan
Looking for an eating disorder relapse prevention plan? Here are the tips you need to get back on your feet in eating disorder recovery.
Breaking Free from Binge Eating Disorder
Dave Vrablik’s lifelong habit of emotional eating never felt like a serious problem. That is, until one heartbreaking phone call five years…
Eating Disorders 101 and 201
Generating Practical Ideas and Providing Resources
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Families and support systems play a critical role in their loved ones’ treatment and recovery process. At Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood &…
Bringing Weight-Inclusive Care to Health Care
Curious about weight stigma? Here's an overview PLUS a guide to creating supportive, weight-inclusive health care environments.
Healing Through Grief and Loss
This compassion and insight did not come easy. It grew out of personal tragedy - the unexpected death of a partner and a tumultuous path back to…
Fat Folks in Eating Disorder Recovery: 5 Self-Advocacy Tips
Folks in larger bodies may face weight stigma and other hurdles when seeking eating disorder treatment. Here are 5 ways to advocate for yourself.
When to Refer
When IOP is right for your clients.
Eating Disorder Community Resources
Do you or someone you know struggle with their relationship to food and their body? You’re not alone. In fact, more than 28 million Americans will…
Our Kids Deserve Weight-Inclusive Care
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published some disheartening guidelines around extreme weight loss measures for kids and teens. Eating…
Caregiver’s Checklist
Guiding through education, resources and community.
Why Weight Inclusivity in Health Care Is So Important (and How You Can Fight Weight Bias)
Weight stigma in health care causes harm. Learn how to address weight stigma and advocate for yourself or your loved one in a health care setting.
Bringing the Joy Back to Food in Eating Disorder Recovery
Learn how to find joy and freedom in food again as you challenge your eating disorder and make progress in recovery.
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