Hope For The Holidays
December 4, 2013 by Priscilla Jadallah
Filed under Anorexia, Anxiety, Binge Eating, Bulimia, Depression, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, EDNOS, Freedom, Healthy Communication, Healthy Communication, Healthy Coping, Healthy Eating, Livin in the Moment, Loving Your Body, Mindfulness, Recovery, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Sharing Feelings, Stress Management, Treatment, Wellness
The holidays can be a very magical and special time for many people around the world but for others the holidays equate stress, anxiety, sadness or anger. This can be for a variety of reasons, familial issues, relationship issues, money issues, health issues the list goes on. For some reason the holiday season is the […]
Actress Christina DeRosa Comes Out About …
November 22, 2013 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Featured, Media Literacy
In support of the more than 38 million Americans currently struggling from any of the 6 types of eating disorders* … we are SO PROUD of Christina DeRosa for taking this brave step in coming out about her journey. Bravo to you, Christina — you are the #RealDeal. Check out her interview with us, here! ~Robyn […]
Eating Disorder Recovery Interview on Mended Wing
November 4, 2013 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Eating Disorders, Parents, Recovery, Treatment, What to Say, How to Say It
Eating disorder recovery interview on Mended Wing. Psychotherapist Casey Becker asked some thought provoking questions you might have too. In Part One of a Two Part interview we talk about how to cope with a family culture that, naively, supports eating disorder behavior. What’s a person in recovery to do when, for the sake of […]
Anorexia in Adults: Psychodynamic Therapy Most Successful
October 21, 2013 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Anorexia, Body Dysmorphia, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Empowerment
Adults suffering from anorexia find recovery through psychodynamic based psychotherapy. What a joy to see this fact coming into scientific and public awareness. pix* Largest therapy trial worldwide: Psychotherapy treats anorexia effectively Blog this!Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare on LinkedinShare on Posterousshare via RedditShare with StumblersShare on technoratiTumblr itTweet about itSubscribe to the […]
Recover from Shame: Value in Postponing
July 22, 2013 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Anorexia, Binge Eating, Bulimia, Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, EDNOS, Empowerment, Featured, Livin in the Moment, Recovery, Self Esteem, Self-Care
Bewildered, confused and angry about life challenges? If you have an eating disorder you can be frightened by what seems to be relentless and impossible difficulties that present themselves every day. You may feel shame helplessness and resignation. A solution for you exists. Everyone, of course, has their share of problem solving to do. But […]
5 Tips on what TO DO and NOT do in Support of Eating Disorders
April 30, 2013 by Becky Henry
Filed under Eating Disorders, Parents
Written by Hope Network, LLC intern Kylie MacLeod – edited by Becky Henry As parents, caregivers or friends of someone with an eating disorder, it can be difficult to navigate what is helpful or unhelpful to say. Many times, when caregivers think they are saying something helpful, sufferers may interpret what is being said in […]
How to Build an Environment that Supports Your Eating Disorder Recovery
April 22, 2013 by Joanna Poppink
Filed under Body Image, Eating Disorders, Featured, Recovery
If you suffer from an eating disorder and want recovery, you can build support for yourself in ways that might surprise you. These surprises can be powerful and sustained if you give them a chance. (See known support at end of this post.) First, answer these questions. Important: do not include anything at all about […]
Eating Disorders Relapse Does Not Equal Failure
April 4, 2013 by Becky Henry
Filed under Body Image, Eating Disorders, Featured, Recovery
Professionals tell us, “Relapse is a normal part of recovery, and that it should be expected.” While this statement may not provide much comfort initially to caregivers and parents, it does depict the reality of an eating disorder and can provide peace when relapse does happen. Many sufferers feel as though they have failed if […]
Paying It Forward
March 26, 2013 by Matt Wetsel
Filed under Body Image, Eating Disorders, Guys, Males with Eating Disorders
The Spring Lobby Day with the Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) is coming up, and it’s got me reflecting on how I got involved as an activist, writer, and advocate. In 2007, a friend was trying to organize an event for Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and she was trying to get guest speakers to come and […]
Dancing Again
March 25, 2013 by mamaV
Filed under Dance, Dance Movement Therapy, Eating Disorders, Exercise, Expressive Arts, Expressive Arts Therapies, Featured, Freedom, Loving Your Body, Recovery, Role Models, Self Esteem, Sharing Feelings, Spirituality, Treatment, Wellness
This Guest Post graciously submitted by Mandi Degner. Last week, I finally took a long and honest look at myself in a mirror for the first time in my available memory of life. I didn’t hate her. I didn’t yell at her. I didn’t tell her she was ugly. On Tuesday, I just looked. On […]
