Eating Disorder Hope

Contributor: Camille Williams, MA, NCC, LCPC, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center In the search for a sense of identity and self-worth, people are presented with many options and choices. There is a natural curiosity of […]

Eating Disorder Treatment for Athletes If an athlete has been referred to an eating disorder professional who provides eating disorder treatment for athletes, the clinician will determine what level of care is needed. If the athlete continues to work at […]

Do’s, Don’ts, & Communication Tips for Coaches & Parents of Athletes With Eating Disorders DON’T Body Shame! Fitness training shouldn’t be a punishment. For coaches and trainers, it is important not to post athlete’s weight, body composition, or completed training […]

Important Roles for Athletes with Disordered Eating Behaviors Coaches & Trainers I may be biased, as I am one, but coaches and trainers play a vital role in the life of the athlete, and their words and actions have a […]

Speaking With Athletes about Eating Disorders – Part 2: Tips for a Positive Conversation Approaching the Athlete When approaching athletes and speaking with athletes about eating disorders that you may suspect have anorexia or is struggling, first of all, it […]

Initiate Eating Disorder Treatment for Athletes Beginning Eating Disorder Treatment for Athletes can be difficult. If a diagnosis of anorexia is suspected with an athlete, the bottom line is that sports participation should be limited or abstained from until clinically […]

Decision Making & The “True Self” in Eating Disorder Recovery When we have this renewed sense of self and become anchored in the values that we have identified through self-exploration, it becomes easier to make decisions. One of the things […]

The Importance of Structure in Eating Disorder Recovery One of the moments I love most about helping people with eating disorders are those moments when they feel connected when their haze does lift, when they get reinforced for doing things […]

The Role of Personal Values & Spirituality in Eating Disorder Recovery In order to work on personal values and spirituality, I’ll often start with asking people about their favorite movie or what kind of hero they identify with. Through this, […]