IOPs and Their Benefits in Eating Disorder Treatment

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Woman in IOP standing by waterfall Contributor: Morgan Krumeich, PsyD at The Center for Eating Disorders at The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Working towards recovery from an eating disorder can be full of ups and downs as one progresses along the winding road of recovery. Many people utilize an IOP, outpatient therapy, and weekly support from specialty providers. [...]
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My Future and Leaving College for Eating Disorder Treatment

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College student in the library “I don’t want my college team to know I’m struggling with an eating disorder… I’ll ruin my chances of getting into a masters or doctorate program if I go to treatment… I don’t want to fall behind in my classes.” All of these phrases are common when working with a college-aged student who is struggling [...]
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Preparing for Eating Disorder Treatment Out of State

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Woman reading in eating disorder treatment With eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, professional intervention and treatment is often necessary for recovery and healing. For many individuals who are suffering with eating disorders, seeking out treatment at a higher level of care is necessary to deal with the most severe symptoms related to these psychiatric illnesses. This [...]
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Weighing In: The Scale in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Man weighing in on the scales “Let’s check your weight this week.” That is a bullet sentence right there when you are working with a client who has an eating disorder. Most clients dread this part of the session when working through their eating disorder symptoms. Eating disorders are often about weight-shaming in the person’s head. If the person has gained [...]
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Talking to Your Teen About Pursuing Treatment for Anorexia

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Teen girl on bicycle Talking to your teen about their struggles with anorexia nervosa (AN), and whether it is time to pursue treatment, may not be an easy conversation, but preparing for it can make it easier. Lead with Empathy Brené Brown asserts, “empathy is not feeling for someone, it is feeling with someone.” Feeling with your teen means [...]
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