Eating Disorder Treatment: First Steps

  I remember the day I finally admitted to myself that I had an eating disorder. Despite the monumental evidence I’d chosen to ignore up to this point, it wasn’t until I caught a glimpse of the lanugo* growing across my cheekbones and down my jawline...

Shame Messages: Negative Core Beliefs

Shame & guilt are universal emotions that we have all experienced. The best way to distinguish between guilt & shame is this — guilt says “Woops, I did something wrong, I did something bad.” Shame says “I am bad, there is something...

Common Misconceptions about Eating Disorders

February 26 through March 4, 2018 was National Eating Disorders Awareness week. As mentioned in a previous post, I’d like to take the opportunity to address some common misnomers about Eating Disorders. My hope is to provide a bit of clarity and insight into a...

Signs and Symptoms of Disordered Eating

’Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions… a time notorious for reactivated gym memberships, updated diet plans, and renewed determination to reach that “goal weight” we’ve been promising ourselves for months. Seeking to develop...