Parents and caregivers trying to support a loved one with an eating disorder can often feel overwhelmed and scared. Eating disorders are complicated, and we understand how difficult it can be to cope with the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder in addition to navigating when and where to seek help. While treatment is critical, there are many things that you can do to support your loved one at home that can make a major difference in your loved one’s recovery journey.

Along with the colorful lights, holiday movies, and festive sugar cookies, we know the holiday stress that can arise related to the abundance of celebrations. This time of year may feel challenging and uncomfortable for all – especially those working through food and body image concerns. In order to maintain recovery while navigating holiday stress, […]

When in recovery from an eating disorder or healing from years of deprivation and dieting, your mind and body will start to repair and restore and with that comes both physical and mental changes. The physical changes are a reflection of an increase in nourishment and your body restoring to a place where it can […]

Total food freedom is being able to eat spontaneously and regularly, with enjoyment and without restrictions. Fear foods can look different for everyone in eating disorder recovery. Most often they are the foods that you truly enjoy the most, even though the eating disorder may have convinced you that you no longer like them. Facing your fear foods takes courage and persistence, but it’s always worth it.