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How College Coaches Can Support an Athlete Struggling with an Eating Disorder

The pressure and competitiveness of college sports make athletes that play them susceptible to eating disorders, particularly if they believe it will serve their athletic performance. The National Collegiate Athlete Association [...]
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Mindfulness and Self Inquiry to Reduce Eating Disordered Thoughts and Behaviors

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Mindfulness and Self Inquiry Article Contributed By: Laurie Little, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist of Lindner Center of HOPE Many individuals with eating disorders struggle with perfectionism and have high needs to [...]
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Eating Disorders and the LGBTQIA+ Community

Contributor: Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS, Founder and Executive Director of The Body Image Therapy Center The eating disorders treatment community has a lot to learn about assessment, etiology, and [...]
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Certain Sports May Lead to an Increased Risk for Eating Disorders

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Participating in sports can have a positive impact on some athletes, leading to improved confidence, better mental and physical health, and a sense of community. But for others, the stress [...]
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5 Important Self-Compassion Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorder recovery can be a difficult process. Recovery often involves learning new ways to approach your relationship with food. This is often really hard because of the beliefs and [...]
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Taking a Leave of Absence for Eating Disorder Treatment

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One common barrier to getting treatment is that eating disorder treatment can interfere with school or work. This is a legitimate concern as school and work are necessary responsibilities for [...]
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Anorexia & Relapse Prevention

Anorexia nervosa is one of the most dangerous mental illnesses [1]. This is because of the medical issues that can happen as a result of anorexic behaviors. Anorexia is an [...]
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Life Transitions While Maintaining Recovery from Binge Eating Disorder

There is a wide range of eating disorder symptoms. Each disordered behavior can cause emotional and physical harm, including Binge Eating Disorder (BED). BED is an eating disorder characterized by [...]
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Two Steps Forward & One Step Back: Honoring Progress, Not Perfection, in BED Recovery

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Healing is not linear. This means recovering from Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is less like a straight line and more like a spiral. You can move up and down a [...]
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5 Important Mindfulness Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery

It can be helpful to practice mindfulness during the eating disorder recovery process. Mindfulness is a practice where someone focuses on the present moment. This can make it easier to [...]
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