A diagnosis of Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) can be overwhelming for an individual and their caregivers. Since ARFID has only recently gained wider recognition and is a less well known eating disorder, it is understandable to have questions about what this diagnosis means and what treatment might look like. We are going through the […]

You may be feeling scared or uncertain because it’s your first time considering an eating disorder treatment program. Perhaps you are feeling frustrated with treatment or struggling with the idea of not feeling “sick enough”. First off, we hear you.  No matter where you are in this process, seeking treatment is not easy and you […]

Benefits of Self Care It is no secret that eating disorder treatment can be extremely stressful. It affects both your physical and mental well being of you and loved ones. Self care can act as a calming counterbalance while you work to develop new coping skills.  It has been clinically proven that practicing and engaging […]

In eating disorder recovery meal times can be overwhelming with intrusive thoughts going against your rational brain fighting for recovery. Which makes sense, as there is a lot of cognitive dissonance at play. Conflicting thoughts can cause food to become too overwhelming and lead to mealtime struggles. This can create barriers in your treatment process […]

So, it’s that time of year again…school is starting soon! With a new school year comes new opportunities, new beginnings, new classes, and maybe even a new home. Transitioning from relaxing summer days to a new routine and a new dorm/apartment can be overwhelming, to say the least. On top of all that, having to […]