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DNA Strand of Genetic Variation Impact on Eating Disorder Treatment

How Genetic Variation May Impact Antidepressant Efficacy in Eating Disorder Treatment

February 21, 2019

Sponsored By: The Laureate Eating Disorders Program Understanding the role of dietary deficiencies and genetic factors on the efficacy of medication can be an effective tool when treatment planning with patients and families. Incorporating information about individualized genetics as part of […]

Woman smelling a flower and using Mindfulness in Eating Disorder Recovery

Mindfulness and Eating Disorder Recovery: 5 Easy Tips

February 20, 2019

We hear a lot about Mindfulness and all its physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. Yet, many of us have a rather loose understanding of the concept. Those of us who are in recovery from an eating disorder may have a […]

Girl struggling with perfection traits and has a High Suicide Risk

High Suicide Risk in the Eating Disorder Population

February 19, 2019

Dr. Mark Gold’s Research You Can Use The eating disorder population is exposed to a greater probability of suicide and attempted suicide. A recent study, conducted by the University of Bologna, Italy, executed a meta-analysis of previous studies in order […]

The “Heart” Works of Robin Okun: Amazing Art from Her Heart

February 18, 2019

My art emerges from my heart. It is rooted in the stories carried within my mind and body. This is accessible only when I am relaxed enough to let go and connect to trust and intuition, bypassing judgment. This mindful […]

Woman concerned with Fertility and Eating Disorders

Fertility and Eating Disorders: What Is The Impact on Pregnancy?

February 15, 2019

Having a baby is the most amazing feat of love and the human body. Many in eating disorder recovery are concerned with fertility and eating disorders and they are afraid that their disorder will take that meaningful experience away from them. […]

DNA Strand relating to Genetics and Anorexia

Genetics and Anorexia Nervosa – Anomalies on Chromosome 12

February 12, 2019

Sponsored By: The Refuge – A Healing Place Eating disorders are biopsychosocial disorders, meaning, the behaviors are impacted by biology, psychology, and sociology. Social aspects of eating disorders are often discussed. However, the biological aspect is one with which people […]

Excessive Exercise & Eating Disorders – Movement of Recovery – Part V

February 11, 2019

Developing a Movement Group in Inpatient Treatment – Part 3 Week 1: Balance The first week focuses on introducing the idea of balance as a part of sustainable and healthy physical activity. In this, we focus on psychoeducation of what […]

Woman struggling with body image and thinking about a Day in Eating Disorder Treatment

How Does a Day in Eating Disorder Treatment Look and Feel?

February 11, 2019

Travis Stewart, LPC, NCC – Director of Business Development and Marketing, McCallum Place If you are considering going to a treatment center to recovery from an eating disorder, it is natural to want to get a better understanding of how […]

Woman in Movement Therapy and showing Gratitude in Eating Disorder Recovery

Excessive Exercise & Eating Disorders – Movement of Recovery – Part IV

February 8, 2019

Developing a Movement Group in Inpatient Treatment – Part 2 What is “Appropriate” Movement? It is imperative for us to consider what appropriate movement is for someone in recovery. We want individuals to engage in Movement Therapy that helps them increase […]

lady doing Movement therapy in Movement Group for binge eating disorder

Excessive Exercise & Eating Disorders – Movement of Recovery – Part III

February 7, 2019

Developing a Movement Group in Inpatient Treatment – Part 1 One research study showed great guidelines for movement in eating disorder recovery, and that was helpful for us in basing our movement group. Basic Guidelines for Movement Group For dance […]

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