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Dual Diagnosis: The Importance of Simultaneous Treatment March 23, 2015 . 13 Comments
Editor’s Note: Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS is the CEO and medical director for Timberline Knolls, a residential treatment center that specializes in the treatment of addictions, eating ... Read More
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Is a ‘Progress Bias’ Keeping You from Reaching Your Goals? March 10, 2015 . 3 Comments
We all want to improve ourselves and our lives, but change is rarely easy. One study found that 80% of dieters eventually gain the weight back, and failure rates are similar for other goals. ... Read More
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Eating Issues: Reflecting on a Year of Trials and Triumphs January 8, 2015 . 11 Comments
A new year has dawned. I invite you to take a moment to reflect on your experiences of the year past. The pull of looking forward can be hard to resist. It can feel good to think about ... Read More
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Best of 2014: GoodTherapy.org’s Top 10 Websites for Body Image Issues December 26, 2014 . 9 Comments
Body image, your internalized sense of your physical shape and appearance, isn’t just about confidence, nor is it an issue reserved exclusively for teenagers. Negative body image affects ... Read More
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Life with a Food Sensitivity: Would You Like Shame with That? September 2, 2014 . 7 Comments
Meg Ryan, in the film When Harry Met Sally, led the way for people who are particular about their food. Unfortunately, that was done for comedic effect, and the joke was on her: Listen ... Read More
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Tune In and Eat: Mindfulness in Your Health Habits July 29, 2014 . 8 Comments
“You need to eat like a caveman” … “No, get rid of sugar and gluten only” … “No, go vegan!” Every week there is a new expert out there telling everyone ... Read More
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When Does a Fantasy Become Criminal? And Other News July 3, 2014 . 8 Comments
A federal judge in New York recently overturned the conviction of Gilberto Valle, a police officer charged with kidnapping and other crimes because of his behavior on Internet chat rooms. ... Read More
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Food and Body-Image Issues: Doing What Works for You, Part II May 19, 2014 . 5 Comments
In my last article, I described two therapeutic models, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), that are useful for addressing eating and food ... Read More
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News Roundup: ACA Enrollment Deadline, a Backpack Inspires Change March 21, 2014 . 12 Comments
It’s been in the news for months: Obamacare is here; it’s more affordable for many people than the alternatives; and you will be penalized if you are currently uninsured and do not ... Read More
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News Roundup: Perfectionism Linked to Eating Issues March 7, 2014 . 5 Comments
Last week was National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which recognizes an issue that is deserving of increased awareness considering the millions of people in the United States who experience ... Read More
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In Recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week February 27, 2014 . 5 Comments
In an effort to draw attention to the millions of people who wrestle with issues surrounding eating and body image on a daily basis, this week—the last week in February—has ... Read More
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News Roundup: Asylum Discovery, Deadly Anorexia, and the Happy App February 21, 2014 . 5 Comments
One thousand bodies were dug up beneath a grove of trees on a Mississippi campus, all of them believed to have been patients at a state asylum a hundred years earlier. Who were they? What ... Read More