International Interview Series: Dr. Gregory Jantz, Founder of The Center ▪ A Place of Hope’s Ministry in Ecuador

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International Interview Series contributor: Dr. Gregory Jantz, Founder of The Center ▪ A Place of Hope’s Ministry in Ecuador 1. What inspired you to start a ministry in Ecuador? Many years ago, The Center had a family that sent their daughter to us. She was young, about 15 or 16 years old. As we treated [...]
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Obsessed With Food Accounts on Social Media: When Should I Be Concerned?

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Man researching exposure-based therapy on his smart phone. Thanks to the ongoing advancement of technology combined with the power of social media, we can learn virtually anything through our connection to the internet. A wildly popular trend on social media includes food accounts, including recipes, photos, how to videos and step by step demonstrations on how to create a particular dish, dessert, etc. [...]
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Adolescents and Social Media: Recommendations for Parents

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Adolescents on social media Many adolescents can be seen with a smartphone these days, scrolling through various social media platforms throughout the day. According to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center on teens, social media, and technology, it was found that almost three-quarters of teens have or have access to a smartphone, with 92% of teens reporting going [...]
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Toxic Relationships & Setting Healthy Boundaries in Recovery

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Couple setting boundaries Contributor: Courtney Howard, B.A., Director of Operations & Business Development at Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope. In recovery, it is important to examine your interpersonal relationships and determine which are healthy. Those are the relationships to foster in recovery, and the people who can best support you on your journey. When doing this inventory [...]
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Holiday Moderation or Indulgence? Is There a Place and Time for Overeating?

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Holiday woman Contributor: Margaret Geraci, RD, LDN, Director of Nutrition Services, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Where do you draw the line between moderation and overeating? As the holiday season approaches, the lines between moderation and overeating can often become blurred. For example, during holidays and birthdays, you may have a few extra bites of something you [...]
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Count Your Blessings, Instead of Your Calories

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Cutting a pie not worrying about calories Contributor: Amy M. Klimek, MA, LCPC, Director of Program Development, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center As we begin to count down the days to the holiday season, creating the menu for the Thanksgiving meal or starting early on holiday shopping, those struggling with an eating disorder will need to prepare differently. [...]
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The Food Trend Craze: When Has It Gone Too Far?

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Shake food trend Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Almost every day, there seem to be a new dieting trend pushed by the mainstream media, shared on a blog, promoted on social media platforms, or discussed by “experts” on talk shows. Everything from juice cleanses to supplements [...]
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Vulnerable to Eating Disorders: Why Are Women More Vulnerable?

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It has long been understood and observed that eating disorders, like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED), primarily impact women. The more research is done on eating disorders, the clearer it becomes that these deadly mental health conditions do not discriminate. Even so, the perception that women predominantly experience eating [...]
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