In our diet-focused society today – the idea of enjoying foods can sometimes be seen as bad or wrong. Diet culture tells us that food is meant to be portioned out, “clean” (whatever that even means), and perfect but no mention of satisfaction or enjoyment. Sometimes diets will even claim “and the food tastes good, […]

So you’ve started to focus more improving your health, maybe through trying new foods or engaging in different types of movement. But it can feel like a difficult line to walk between working on improving health and developing an unhealthy relationship with food.  With many of our eating disorder clients, it starts with small changes […]

There is nothing scarier than being a parent who has just been told that her child meets criteria for an eating disorder diagnosis. You can scour the internet for any kind of parent support but what you typically find can leave you feeling even more confused or overwhelmed. The phrases and words associated with eating […]

Have you noticed some irregularities in your child’s eating patterns, mood, or appearance? You may be unsure if this is just part of their natural development, or a sign of a more serious eating disorder. Studies indicate that 62% of teenage girls and 29% of teenage boys are actively trying to lose weight (1). It’s […]

Navigating your eating disorder recovery can feel lonely at times, trapped in your own mind with disordered thoughts running the show. During treatment, we work to bring those private thoughts out into the open to allow you the opportunity to reflect on them without taking action. This is hard work and although you have your […]