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What is the effectiveness of Yoga in Outpatient Treatment for Eating Disorders?

Woman doing yoga for eating disorder treatment

When it comes to yoga, many of us may think of this practice in terms of funky poses on a mat, but the magnitude of the practice of yoga goes far beyond this generalization. Specifically in the realm of eating disorder treatment, yoga therapy has been shown to be effective in healing and restoring the [...]
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Eating Disorders in Young Athletes

image credit: White Water Magazine Eating disorders are characterized by a disturbance in eating or eating related behaviors that clinically impairs physical health and/or psychosocial functioning. The categories of eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa (AN) which is characterized by persistent calorie restriction, fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, and a disturbance in perceived body [...]
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Cognitive Milestones Associated With Eating Disorder Recovery

Contributor: Amy M. Klimek, MA, LCPC, Director of Program Development, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls Residental Treatment Center In early recovery, progress is often tracked by identified goals and measurable outcomes. It is within these milestones that individuals can recognize areas of strength and struggle in recovery. Eating disorder recovery milestones may include restoration [...]
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Impact of Fat Phobia on Body Image

Fat phobia is a form of discrimination facing overweight and obese populations. The recognition of fat phobia remains controversial among those who refuse to admit that it exists. Many body positive activists and movements have openly addressed fat phobia as harmful, but more work needs to be done to protect the rights of those affected. [...]
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Coping With Family Changes During Eating Disorder Treatment

Because of the complexity of eating disorders and the severity of symptoms that often result from these diseases, treatment must be specialized and consistent. Many individuals healing from an eating disorder, such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder, often require treatment at an acute level of care, such as inpatient, residential, or partial care [...]
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Learning to Say No in Recovery and Protect Personal Boundaries

Many individuals who have struggled with an eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia, may have common personality traits that may have made them more susceptible to developing this disorder in the first place. Research has shown that some personality traits, which may be driven by genetics, such as obsessiveness, perfectionism, and neuroticism, may contribute [...]
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Anorexia Nervosa: How Is the Feeling of Starvation Ignored?

Since the Minnesota Starvation Experiment [1] was published in 1950, we have known that starvation comes with extreme physical and psychological side [...]
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How to Manage an Eating Disorder if on a Waitlist for Treatment

One of the many challenges that can come with seeking eating disorder treatment is the all-too-common reality of being put on a waitlist. Waitlists are often part of the process due to the overwhelming need for eating disorder resources and lack of treatment options in many regions. Finding healthy ways to cope with being waitlisted, [...]
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Make Amends in Past Relationships to Start a New Future

In a season that is marked by new beginnings and starting out a fresh chapter, it is also important to consider the past and history that has brought us to this point of our lives. Many individuals in recovery from an eating disorder may have struggled with misgivings in the past. Eating disorders are complex [...]
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Supporting Your Family Member’s Meal Plan

Following a meal plan is an essential component of successfully recovering from an eating disorder. Many individuals who are in recovery typically work with a specialized registered dietitian to determine an appropriate meal plan based on their unique needs. Some people in recovery may require a meal plan that is intended for weight restoration. Whether [...]
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