Eating Disorder Treatment

Understanding Levels of Care: PHP vs. IOP for Eating Disorder Treatment

Understanding the different levels of care when seeking out eating disorder treatment is essential to making an informed decision about what type of care is best for you. But trying to decode the many acronyms used in a treatment setting can feel overwhelming. We will explore the unique benefits that partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and […]

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The Benefits of Art Therapy for Eating Disorders

Many are familiar with the soothing, calming effects coloring, doodling, or drawing can have on a person. Adult coloring books have flooded the market in recent years and provide a fun and simple way to get creative, decompress, and relieve stress. However, using art as part of therapy involves a different process. Let’s look at

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Exploring How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Can Treat Eating Disorders

Because the reasons behind eating disorders are individualized, they can be complex and often require a multilayered approach for those living with eating disorders to succeed. In addition, eating disorders are frequently accompanied by concurrent mental health diagnoses, adding further complexity to effective treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an approach that explores many factors

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What Is OSFED and How Can I Treat It?

OSFED, or other-specified feeding and eating disorder, is one of the most common eating disorders in the world. You may not have heard of it, which is likely because it’s a classification for eating disorders that don’t meet the diagnostic criteria for specific eating disorders. In other words, it’s something of a catch-all for unspecified

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Digestive Concerns and Eating Disorders; What Came First? Webinar

Eating disorders are complex medical and psychological conditions. It has been shown that 90-96% of patients with eating disorders have some digestive complaints. In this webinar, we will discuss these complaints and how to treat them. This webinar will be a Clinician Guide on how to manage common digestive complaints from eating disorder patients. Participants

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Exploring the Impact of Food-Related Trauma in Childhood

Food-related trauma is a severe issue that affects people of all ages. It is especially concerning when it occurs in childhood, as it can have long-term impacts on mental and physical health. Let’s explore the topic of food trauma in childhood and how it can affect individuals as they grow. We’ll also discuss some tips

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Questions to Ask About Eating Disorders

If you or someone you love suffers from an eating disorder, you probably have lots of questions. This is even more true if you suspect they have an eating disorder but have not yet received a diagnosis/or disclosed this to you. Clarity helps us to make positive decisions. A diagnosis provides reality. But often, to

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Can Anorexia Cause Constipation?

People with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa undergo plenty of body changes. Symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, and extreme weight loss are commonly recognized as resulting complications of anorexia, but those aren’t all that someone has to endure. Because of how much the body changes internally, constipation can be one of the biggest warning signs

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