Weighing in on the Warning Signs of Relapse in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Teen girl worried about body image Contributor: Amy M. Klimek, MA, LCPC, Director of Program Development, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls Recovery from an eating disorder offers many challenges. It is particularly arduous if the person has lived with an eating disorder for an extended period of time. Relapse is not uncommon. Recovery is an ongoing process that is unique [...]
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How Stressful Life Events Can Predict Eating Disorder Relapse

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young woman with illusion of Control in the Development of Eating Disorders Contributor: Kirsten Haglund, Community Relations Representative for Timberline Knolls and Founder and President of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation The journey to healing from an eating disorder is different for every person. The path can be winding and can take months, years, or decades. Relapse is common and can be discouraging, to say the least. However, [...]
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A Clinical Profile of Compulsive Exercise in Adolescent Inpatients with Anorexia Nervosa

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Closeup of runner's shoes Contributor: Maggie Geraci, RD, Director of Nutrition Services for Timberline Knolls. Compulsive over-exercise is frequently linked with anorexia, and unfortunately, it is often the case that as calorie expenditure increases, food intake decreases. Physical Consequences: 1. Emaciated state and fatigue 2. Obsessive compulsiveness 3. Low self esteem 4. Damage tendons, ligaments, bones, cartilage, joints and [...]
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Planning Vacations with Family Members who are in Eating Disorder Recovery

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Healthy breakfast on a meal plan. Contributor: Courtney Howard, B.A., Executive Assistant at Eating Disorder Hope and Addiction Hope Are you planning a spring break trip or summer getaway? Are you nervous to do so when one of your family members is in eating disorder recovery? It is natural to have these feelings about going on vacation when a loved one [...]
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Divorce or Separation: How to Support a Child Through Eating Disorder Recovery When Parents Are Separated?

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Young girl sitting with her teddy bear after being told about her parents divorce Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope The process of divorce or even separation can be an excruciating time for all family members involved. This is often a time of high tension and intense emotions as a couple attempts to navigate through possible scenarios that would work best [...]
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World Eating Disorder Day of Action: Embracing Diversity in the Fight to End Eating Disorders

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Earth and the International Prevalence of BED Kirsten Haglund Hosted by Kirsten Haglund of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center June 1, 2016 EDH: Welcome to today’s #EDHchat! We are proud to have this Twitter chat in conjunction with World Eating Disorder Action Day #WeDoAct EDH: Special thanks to @timberlinetoday for helping us make this Twitter chat possible! #WeDoAct EDH: We would like [...]
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Understanding When Inpatient Treatment for Eating Disorders is Right for You

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Female Nurse Offering Counselling to young woman. Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC, Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope For those who are struggling with an eating disorder, there are many resources and help for treatment, including several different levels of care for intervention. Depending on the severity of the eating disorder, treatment levels will range from most acute to [...]
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