Binge eating is far more common than most people realize, yet it often hides in shame, secrecy, and self-blame. Whether you’re a therapist supporting clients through this struggle or someone personally trying to make sense of your relationship with food, understanding the psychological, emotional, and biological layers of binge eating is essential. Binge eating is [...]
The alarm goes off, and it’s a rush until you get out the door. If your mornings are busy with getting the kids ready for school, getting yourself ready for work, or getting your pets ready for the day, chances are you’ve experienced difficulty getting in breakfast at some point. From the time we wake [...]
Seeing diet messages posted on packaging, hearing comments about food as we pass by strangers, and navigating large crowds, grocery shopping can overwhelm and trigger those struggling with an eating disorder. In 2022, the average grocery store carried 31,530 items. With this many items to choose from, eating disorder urges and thoughts of food can [...]
If you are looking for nutrition advice, you might see the terms nutritionist, Registered Dietitian (RD), or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and wonder what the difference between the three is. While all can give nutrition advice, Registered Dietitians are considered the experts in food and nutrition. In 2013, the Commission on Dietetic Registration added the [...]
For many clients dealing with an eating disorder, the holidays can often be a very challenging time. Amid the holiday lights, Christmas carols, and snowy days, the holidays often focus on the food being served. Use the below tips to practice mindfulness when eating this holiday season to increase overall enjoyment and make for a [...]
Most individuals are fairly good about seeing their physician or dentist for routine health care or when they experience an injury or illness. Unfortunately, it can be much more challenging to have the courage to seek mental health treatment due to the stigma surrounding mental illness. Individuals often worry about being judged by family or [...]
In this world of the internet and social media, we have so many messages thrown at us. We're bombarded with individuals who lack proper credentials inadvertently telling us and showing us how we should look. Underneath these specific looks, there is often a diet or routine that they follow to make them appear a certain [...]
Trigger Warning: This post will address the topic of trauma and names specific eating disorder behaviors. You may have heard people say that eating disorders are not just about food, but instead, a way to cope with some form of significant distress. This distress can show up in a number of ways, but for many, [...]
Have you noticed during this pandemic and recent community emergency, that you are struggling to stay on the path, or maybe getting on a path, of mindful eating? If you are, you are not alone. There's a reason for this. It's your brain. You see, your brain is a very efficient organ. It likes to [...]
When you’re dealing with a mental health challenge, therapy can help restore peace to your life. Although you might assume all sessions involve a therapist and one individual, many people benefit from group therapy instead. If you’re currently looking for therapy options, here’s what you should know about this unique outlet. What Is Group Therapy? In group [...]
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