Benefits of Faith in Recovery from Disordered Eating (Christian Track)

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Cross tacked on a piece of wood Last summer, my family and I spent an evening jumping over obstacles, leaping across swinging logs and grasping for ropes at an adventure tower and ropes course in Franklin, Tenessee. Each level of the tower presenter greater challenges. Up to 45 feet above the ground, we tested our strength, concentration, and trust in the equipment [...]
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Pros and Cons of Online Therapy for Eating Disorders

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Girl using online screening tool IOI-S to check for eating disorder symptoms Many individuals live in remote areas, a long way from professionals trained to treat eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. For them, doing traditional face-to-face therapy is not a realistic option. Additionally, patients with eating disorders have to contend with long waiting times to receive treatment [1], but what about online [...]
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Why Eating Disorder Recovery Does Not End with Treatment

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Recovery Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Seeking professional care for an eating disorder is a crucial first step toward achieving a healthier version of yourself. But, recovery from an eating disorder often does not end with treatment. To reduce your risk for relapse as you transition back to your daily life, it can be [...]
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Taylor Swift Documentary Addresses Impact of Stress, Shame, & Media on the Development of Eating Disorders

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Picture of a Lady's back who is sad Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center A recently released documentary about pop star Taylor Swift has brought renewed attention to the intersection of stress, shame, self-esteem, and eating disorders. The documentary, titled “Miss Americana,”  debuted January 31, 2020, on Netflix and in select theaters. It provides viewers with an intimate portrait of the [...]
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Gender Inclusivity & Awareness in Eating Disorder Treatment

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Transgender Flag Contributor: Micah Hammond, LPCC, Director of Training & Program Development at The Lotus Collaborative Transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) individuals suffering from an eating disorder deserve an eating disorder treatment experience that is inclusive, gender affirming, and relevant to their struggles. Fortunately, there is a growing awareness of the historical bias towards serving cisgender white women [...]
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Bipolar Disorders and Disordered Eating

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Woman standing in the sunset You’ve undoubtedly heard the common phrase “he/she is so bipolar” uttered in reference to a person that has extreme emotions or mood swings. This popular way of referring to Bipolar Disorder isn’t completely accurate. The disorder is characterized by unusual and sporadic shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. [...]
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Binge Eating Disorder

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Lady working with therapist with Body Awareness Therapy For those outside of the mental health realm, the term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may sound completely foreign. However, within the behavioral health world, it is a must-know word and method of treatment. What is CBT? Cognitive Behavior Therapy was developed by Dr. Aaron Beck in the 1960s. Through his work and research, Beck noticed [...]
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