@ Erin Akers Erin Akers is the Founder and CEO of Diabulimia Helpline / CRC ED Division [...]
Erika Ebbel Angle, Ph.D. received her doctorate in Biochemistry in 2012 from Boston University School of Medicine. She holds a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 2002 Erika founded Science from Scientists, an award-winning National nonprofit focused on improving Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) attitudes and aptitudes for children aged [...]
@ Dr. Margaret Nagib Margaret Nagib, Psy.D. – Faculty Member, Timberline Knolls Clinical Development Institute (CDI) is a clinical psychologist specializing in christian counseling, inner healing and treating eating disorders, trauma, addiction, self-injury and mood [...]
Erica Trocino, LPC-S, CEDS-S, CADAC – Clinical Director at The Meadows Ranch graduated with a Masters of Counseling from Arizona State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Supervisor in the state of Arizona, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, as well as being EMDR [...]
It can be intimidating approaching teens for any conversation, let alone one as serious as talking about Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Whether uncomfortable or not, opening up a non-judgmental and supportive dialogue and discussing Binge Eating Disorder with your teen is essential. Educate Yourself The good news is, by reading this article, you’re already doing that! No [...]
May 21: Sheppard Pratt: Adult Mental Health First Aid. Details: Mental Health First Aid is a public education program introducing the risk factors and warning signs of mental illness. Similar to first aid classes, you will learn how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis, how to offer support to someone who appears to be [...]
@ Brian Cuban Brian Cuban is an author and motivational speaker whose book “Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder,” chronicles his first-hand experiences living with, and recovering from, eating disorders, drug addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder [...]
Sandy Swenson is the mother of two sons—one of whom struggles with addiction. Author of The Joey Song: A Mother’s Story of Her Son’s Addiction {Central Recovery Press], Tending Dandelions: Honest Meditations for Mothers with Addicted Children [Hazelden Publishing], and Readings for Moms of Addicts App [Hazelden [...]
Monica Bishop, M.D. received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. She completed a 3-year post-doctoral research fellowship with Denise Wilfley, Ph.D. in the Weight Management and Eating Disorders Program at Washington University, focusing on studies of binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, childhood obesity, and interpersonal and family therapies [...]
Having a child that is struggling with an eating disorder can be concerning — it’s difficult to witness the impact an eating disorder has on your child’s well-being. The worry over your child’s mental, emotional, and physical health can feel overwhelming, but there is hope. Here are five hopeful messages for concerned parents of eating [...]
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