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Celebrating Your Postpartum Body
There can be undue pressure to look or feel a certain way in the early weeks and months postpartum. Understanding how to appreciate your changing body…
Communicating with Teens: Back to School Strategies for Parents
As the flame of summer slowly burns out, teens and parents alike are beginning to wonder what the upcoming school year might bring. Alongside the…
The Basics on Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Researching anxiety and mood disorders can be daunting - and deciding who is credible and what research holds up under scrutiny is even…
ERC National Sheet
At Eating Recovery Center (ERC), the foremost experts in the field specialize in treating the most complex eating disorders and co-occurring…
2022 Eating Recovery and Pathlight Conferences
You’re invited to the annual Eating Recovery Conference on Eating Disorders and Pathlight Conference on Mental Health.
Making the Most of the Summer Season
The end of summer can come with anxiety about academic and social pressures. A focus on mental wellness during this transition is critical for a…
Reframing Joyful Movement for Limited Mobility
Four years ago Jayne Mattingly discovered something was seriously wrong with her health. Not only was she starting to see a loss of mobility, but…
Yes I Want Treatment … No I Don’t … Maybe I Do? Let’s Chat About Ambivalence
Ambivalence toward treatment is a normal emotion that can make decision making difficult. Learn about the reasons for treatment ambivalence and find…
BIPOC Mental Health Facts & Statistics
Individuals identifying as Black, Indigenous or a person of color (BIPOC) can face increased levels of stress across the lifespan due to institutional…
Why Summer Is a Great Time for Attending Treatment
Summer is an ideal time for mental health treatment since it can offer structure and stability during a high-risk time and it prevents academic…
New Eating Recovery Center Provides Hope and Healing in Irvine
Here’s a glimpse into the new ERC eating disorder treatment center in Irvine, CA. Learn about the supportive, comprehensive care available and the…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Eating Recovery Center’s Adult Services embraces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a valuable treatment intervention for all patients, including…
How to Navigate Insurance Coverage
Cyndi Eddington: Hi, I'm Cyndi Eddington. I'm the Chief Business Services Officer here at Eating Recovery Center. Welcome to my Family Days…
Caregiver Skills - Silence/Shut Down (6 of 6)
This video highlights best practices for supporting a loved one when they are not using words to communicate with you.
Caregiver Skills - Anger (5 of 6)
This video discusses the importance of expressing anger and offers specific emotional coaching skills on how to approach anger.
Caregiver Skills - Emotion Coaching Step 2 (4 of 6)
This video details the second step in emotion coaching: emotional support and practice support.
Caregiver Skills - Emotion Coaching Step 1 (3 of 6)
This video provides an overview on the first, critical step in emotion coaching: validation.
Caregiver Skills - Emotion Basics (2 of 6)
This video explains the basics of emotions as mental states and defines a caregiver’s emotional support goals.
Caregiver Skills - Welcome (1 of 6)
This video welcomes caregivers, acknowledges your powerful work as a support system, and orients you to your role in the recovery process.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Dr. Bermudez serves at Eating Recovery Center as Chief Educational Officer as well as Senior Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Services. Dr.…
Time to Shine: Treatment that Fits Into Your Client's Summer Schedule
Whether your client is out of school, planning a vacation or busy with daily life, our virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides…
Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorders, and Bulimia
Dr. Mehler, President of Eating Recovery Center, presents on medical complications of eating disorders, and how to heal them. Families regularly ask…
Complex Causes of Restrictive Type Eating Disorders
Dr. O’Melia is a Pediatrician and Child Psychiatrist, who serves at Eating Recovery Center in the dual roles of Chief Medical Officer and Chief…
They/Them: Creating Affirming Spaces
Lor Sabourin knows a thing or two about resilience and the power of thoughtfully approaching a relationship - be it with a sport or gender. A…
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