The Benefits of Relaxation Training In Anorexia Recovery

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Girl struggling with anorexia Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For the individual who may be recovering from anorexia, the experience of anxiety is not uncommon. Anxiety may often accompany and feed into many aspects of an eating disorder, including meal time, thoughts on body image, exercise and [...]
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Eating Disorder Awareness for Mental Health Professionals

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Because of the complex nature of eating disorders, comprehensive treatment is a necessity for finding full recovery. Eating disorders are considered a psychiatric illness, and eating disorder specialists within the realm of mental health should be part of a treatment team for eating disorder recovery. Some of the mental health professionals that may be involved [...]
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Educational Resources for Teachers to Identify Students with Eating Disorders

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teacher learning to see eating disorders in students Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope While eating disorders to not discriminate based on age, gender or any other factors, these mental illnesses are increasingly seen in adolescent and school-aged children. It is estimated that 35-55% of adolescent girls engage in various forms of disordered [...]
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Indicators Your College-Aged Child May Be Dealing With Relapse in Recovery

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Woman with Binge Eating Disorder Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope Many parents often dream of sending their child to college, in the sense of the milestone academic, intellectual, mental, and emotional accomplishment that comes with this life transition. And while this is an exciting point to reach in life, [...]
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Parents’ Importance of Being Involved in Re-Feeding Process of Eating Disorder Recovery

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Parents involved with re-feeding in eating disorder recovery Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For a child who is recovering from an eating disorder, many physical, mental, emotional, and psychological consequences must be addressed through treatment. Restrictive eating behaviors in particular starve the body of crucial nutrients needed for functioning and survival. [...]
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Summer Camps and Meal Plans: Making Recovery Work

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Summer camp Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Following a meal plan is often an important aspect of eating disorder recovery. This tool can provide the much-needed structure to ensure that you or the person you care for is getting consistent and adequate nutrition intake on [...]
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College Students: Eating Disorder Treatment Options During Summer Vacation

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Woman on beach suffering from the Recurrence of Anorexia Contributed by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope College is a wonderful time of learning, exploration, experiencing new adventures, and gaining more autonomy and independence. For the college student in recovery, establishing a firm plan for treatment is essential for maintaining progress, and any lapses in structure could [...]
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Volunteer Possibilities in the Eating Disorder Community During the Summer

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Holding hands Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope With summer in full swing, you may be settling into a new routine for the season that includes some work, school, relaxing, traveling, and more. Whether you have been directly impacted by an eating disorder or not, you [...]
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Maintaining Structure and Supporting Recovery During Summer Vacation

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Young woman facing eating disorder Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope Summer vacation is something that we often look forward to every year, as this season signifies a break from the normal routine that is usually followed. Whether in school or working, many individuals utilize the summer season as a time for [...]
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