One of the most frequently used techniques in mental health treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT. CBT is a form of talk therapy that addresses how our thoughts impact our emotional state which then directs our behaviors. It is used to treat a variety of problematic behaviors. Since the 1960s, the founder of CBT …
I feel very grateful that one of my clients was willing to write about their recovery journey and share it on my blog. I hope her story inspires you to begin or continue on your own path to recovery. “I’ve had very mixed feelings about my eating disorder. It has ranged from making me feel …
Many associate ADHD with young children, often boys, who cannot sit still and require medication such as Ritalin. Unfortunately, this generalization leaves many girls undiagnosed and thus not able to receive the support they deserve. As they continue to grow into adulthood, this lack of understanding by themselves, teachers, and family members creates an environment …
When we reflect on our early childhood experiences with food, it can provide clarity on why unhealthy patterns we developed are so hard to break. Examining Your Family’s Relationship with Food An eating disorder can develop for a variety of reasons, including the environment we grew up in and our parental figure’s own relationship with …
How Do Your False Beliefs Influence Your Behavior? False beliefs often make you feel that you are not good enough, smart enough, or have enough “willpower” to overcome your eating disorder. It is common to have the knowledge of what you’ll need to change in order to obtain or maintain recovery, yet the tools are just as necessary …
There is never one sure sign that someone you care about is struggling with an eating disorder. Eating disorders are complicated, so it is important to know what to look for. Physical symptoms of significant weight loss or gain, compulsive exercising, and vomiting are strong evidence but are not the only indicators. Below are other …
I will often hear from clients that what gets in the way of following a meal plan or eating in a non-dieting way is the fear that they cannot control themselves around food or are addicted to food. The book, Intuitive Eating, addressed the debate around food addiction and below is their research explaining many of the …
For someone who is struggling with an eating disorder(ED), it can be very difficult to understand or explain to others why your ED developed. This is a question that will continue to show up in individual therapy sessions and especially family sessions where parents or significant others are desperately trying to understand the reason for …
Eating Disorders Statistics From ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) website General: • Almost 50% of people with eating disorders meet the criteria for depression. • Only 1 in 10 men and women with eating disorders receive treatment. Only 35% of people that receive treatment for eating disorders get treatment at a …