Article Contributed by Former Staff of The Meadows Ranch – Deborah Russo, Psy.D., Dena Cabrera, Psy.D., & Amy Spahr, LCSW Studies confirm the powerful influence our consumer culture has on imprinting norms [...]
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The voice of your ED wants you to fall even deeper into a hole of self-loathing, guilt, and shame and may constantly tell you that your child’s disorder is your [...]
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When a couple commits to one another, “through sickness and health until death do us part,” there is often minimal understanding of the gravity of this statement until one actually [...]
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Mike Gurr Eating Disorder Hope: Welcome to today’s #EDHchat! Today we are going to discuss the needs of the family that are dealing with ED sufferers. Eating Disorder Hope: We [...]
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Talking to your teen about their struggles with anorexia nervosa (AN), and whether it is time to pursue treatment, may not be an easy conversation, but preparing for it can [...]
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Contributor: Michelle Wells, The Meadows Ranch When my friend told me that her teenage daughter entered an intensive outpatient program for the treatment of anorexia, I hugged her, and then [...]
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The role of family can be extremely helpful in the eating disorder treatment process. Looking at alternative models, such as the Maudsley Model, families can take an active lead in [...]
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Codependency can be considered a behavior. It emotionally and behaviorally affects relationships, and the person suffering with a codependent personality has much difficulty maintaining or even forming healthy relationships. Typically, [...]
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It’s no secret that moms are superheroes. We tend to be the ones that keep our family calendar, do the grocery shopping, take care of the kids and spouse. Moms [...]
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Making amends is an important step in the recovery process, both for you and for your loved ones. Eating disorders can wreak a path of destruction and family, friends, and [...]
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