One of the first symptoms to show up (and unfortunately one of the last typically to go) in an eating disorder is significantly poor body image. Learning to nourish yourself more adequately and addressing the issues underlying and co-occurring with your eating...
I often reflect to my clients the necessity of sitting with and confronting uncomfortable emotions in the process of eating disorder treatment, or otherwise risk a superficial and short-lived recovery. To make this experience a bit less daunting, it can be...
It may not come as a surprise to hear of the high prevalence of eating disorders amongst high-performance athletes. A range of theories exist to explain this correlation, many suggesting it comes down to a combination of things. Some examples include: The...
Effective and lasting recovery from an eating disorder requires REPETITION: Repetition of new behaviors Repeatedly making the choice to recover (daily, hourly, moment to moment at times) Repeated exposures to foods or experiences that may feel unsafe (but...
Ever wonder why people care so much about winning? Maybe you’ve been so upset when you lost or when your team lost. I think it’s appropriate to give this a slightly deeper look, especially as something like the Superbowl approaches. Dr. Robert...
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