An Invitation to Modify Perfectionism

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Hispanic Woman in Business Meeting Room Perfectionism is possibly one of the most-debated personality traits. Author Kristen Neff points out that, as its most productive, perfectionism motivates individuals to do their best, to strive to achieve and to set high standards for themselves [1]. However, she is also accurate in describing its pitfalls, noting that “when your entire sense of self-worth is [...]
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End-Stage Anorexia: What is it and What are the Symptoms?

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Pink Flowers in the Field While many are aware of how dangerous and harmful anorexia nervosa behaviors can be, it seems it is still difficult for anyone to imagine that they could witness this in themselves or someone they love. The sad truth is that the mortality rate for individuals with anorexia nervosa is the second-highest of all DSM-5 diagnoses, [...]
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What is Atypical Anorexia?

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Black woman in Eating Disorder Treatment Specifically for Women and bringing honesty in eating disorder recovery When you hear the word “anorexia,” what image comes to mind? Most people hear the word “anorexia” and immediately think of an extremely thin person. The reality is, however, eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes, and they do not always lead to extreme weight loss. One very serious eating disorder, called atypical anorexia, shares [...]
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Body Acceptance and Redefining Self-Worth: Learning to Embrace Your Body

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Asian American woman holding a flower Contributor: Staff at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center We’ve been taught that our self-worth can be measured by the numbers on a scale. But our bodies are beautifully complex, and the truth is that there is no ideal weight or body type. Embracing bodies of different shapes and sizes — and appreciating those bodies for all [...]
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The IFS Model With Eating Disorders: ED is Just a Part of You

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Footsteps in Sand of Eating Disorder Recovery Journey Contributor: Brittney Williams, LPC/MHSP at Fairhaven Treatment Center What is a “Part” in the IFS Model The Internal Family Systems Model (IFS Model) focuses on the dynamics of the internal systems of humans. This model considers the nature of the human mind is to be divided into sub-personalities known as “parts.” “Parts” may be described/experienced [...]
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Escalating Eating Disorders in Kids During COVID-19

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Teen thinking about Adolescent Body Angst Eating disorders are complex disorders that affect someone’s physical and mental health. While eating disorders are characterized by someone’s relationship with food, exercise, and body image, these conditions aren’t really about this [1]. Even though food and body image can provoke someone with an eating disorder to experience a lot of distress, the eating disorder [...]
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