Perfectionism & Bulimia Often Go Hand-in-Hand

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Asian American Woman struggling with Eating Disorders and Diabetes Perfectionism is often a trait that people associate with Anorexia Nervosa, likely owing to the popular belief that restriction requires perfectionist tendencies. The truth is, perfectionism and bulimia are frequently associated with each other, and it is a trait commonly found in all eating disorder diagnoses. Not only that, a lab out of Dalhousie University just [...]
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Top 10 Questions to Ask When Seeking Inpatient or Residential Eating Disorder Treatment

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Woman in therapy It is a big decision to enter inpatient or residential eating disorder treatment, but it can be instrumental in your healing and recovery. It is crucial to know the right questions to ask when investigating treatment programs. Here are 10 critical questions to ask to help guide you in your decision: 1. What is the [...]
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The Importance of Early Intervention in Adolescents with Eating Disorders

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Girl struggling with eating disorders Eating disorders can cause serious health problems, especially in children and teenagers who are in the early stages of development, both mentally and physically. This is why early intervention is so crucial. “Research on treatments for eating disorders, as well as most mental health problems in general, indicates that early identification and treatment improves the [...]
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Free Recovery Webinar: Crafting Your Recovery – Using Creative Arts to Heal

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June 12: Free Recovery Webinar: Crafting Your Recovery – Using Creative Arts to Heal. Details: In this webinar, Renfrew’s Alumni Coordinator, Rachel Tenny, MA, LPC, will be joined by Eleanor Poore, MS, Creative Arts Therapist and Primary Therapist at The Renfrew Center of Massachusetts, who will explore the connections between the creative process and eating disorders [...]
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Yoga and Eating Disorders

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@ Carolyn Costin Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, LMFT, CEDS, FAED, is founder of Monte Nido & Affiliates and author of The Eating Disorder Sourcebook, 100 Questions and Answers About Eating Disorders, 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder (companion workbook in press), Your Dieting Daughter, and Yoga and Eating Disorders. Carolyn is a tireless advocate, [...]
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Ending the Body-Image Battle

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Woman showing her Body Guest – Camille Williams, MA, NCC, LCPC – Eating Disorder Program Coordinator at Timberline Knolls Camille is the Eating Disorder Program Coordinator for Timberline Knolls. She supports the development of curriculum, supervises the eating disorder specialist, and provides group therapy. She also educates and trains all staff on campus and advocates for eating disorder awareness [...]
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