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Do I Have an Eating Disorder or Am I Overthinking Things? February 26, 2018 . 1 Comment
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I joined the all-natural trend years ago and loved it. I got more energy, built more muscle, stopped having stomach pains, etc. But my friends say I’m taking it ... Read More
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Increasing Body Acceptance Through Cognitive Dissonance February 12, 2018 . 6 Comments
As an eating disorder therapist, I work with people in all stages of their recovery journey. One question I am often asked is, “How do I move from body dissatisfaction to body acceptance?” To ... Read More
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Maintaining a Balanced Food Relationship Over the Holidays November 21, 2017 . 4 Comments
For many Americans, November hails the beginning of the holiday season—a time packed with secular and religious traditions. For most, that means they will be packed with another staple: ... Read More
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Letting Go of Body Anxiety and Learning to Love Ourselves, Today October 5, 2017 . 3 Comments
Most people would agree the media today is inundated with unrealistic portrayals of women’s bodies. Because of practices such as choosing primarily thin, young, white women to sell products ... Read More
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Eating Disorder Recovery: Coping with Bumps on the Winding Path September 28, 2017 . 8 Comments
Now is the time to address the eating and food issues you experience, you’ve decided. You’re committed to living life free from an eating disorder. You are determined to take ... Read More
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Meditation and Yoga Can Improve Mental Health, and Other News August 25, 2017 . 4 Comments
Yoga and mindfulness meditation are associated with improvements in physical and mental health, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. The study ... Read More
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Why Positive Behavioral Change Is a Better Goal Than Weight Loss August 8, 2017 . 7 Comments
Eat right, exercise, see your doctor regularly, brush your teeth, and go to therapy. These are all common directives we receive when it comes to maintaining our health. Sadly, a factor ... Read More
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Mental Health Issues Rising Among College Students, and Other News July 7, 2017 . 1 Comment
More than 75% of mental health conditions appear before age 24, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI). For many people, symptoms first develop in college. Now, research ... Read More
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When It’s More Than Just a Diet: An Introduction to Anorexia Nervosa May 22, 2017 . 5 Comments
“Can’t you just make them eat?” This is a common question friends and family members may have when a loved one has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. There are several types ... Read More
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Women, Caregiving Roles, and the Body: What About Her Needs? May 22, 2017 . 5 Comments
Women across cultures have often been socialized into the role of caregiver, influencing the degree to which they take care of themselves. Women are biologically designed to be able to ... Read More
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Weight Loss Fixation Common Among Bullies and Their Victims April 25, 2017 . 4 Comments
Adolescent bullies and their victims are more likely to be preoccupied with weight loss than adolescents who are not involved in bullying, according to a study published in the International ... Read More
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How Bulimia Got to Me—and How I’m Fighting Back April 11, 2017 . 6 Comments
Editor’s note: The subject matter in this article may be triggering for those who experience body image issues, those coping with an eating disorder, and those who are in recovery. Recently ... Read More