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Breaking the Ties That Bind: Intervening on a Loved One in the Grips of ED – Part 1

Group participating in an ED intervention

The Basics of ED Intervention The topic that I would like to cover today is: Breaking the Ties That Bind: Intervening on a Loved One in the Grips of an Eating Disorder. Over the last ten years or so, the concept of intervention has become much more popular and reaching a much wider audience. This [...]
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My Eating Disorder Recovery & Founding the Kirsten Haglund Foundation – Part 2

Kirsten Haglund of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation

My Eating Disorder Recovery & Founding the Kirsten Haglund Foundation – Part 2 What I try to emphasize so much when I have the opportunity to speak to Women, and men, too, but I have a special heart for women, is that I think that there is this misconception for people who are looking at [...]
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My Eating Disorder Recovery & Founding the Kirsten Haglund Foundation – Part 1

My Eating Disorder Recovery & Founding the Kirsten Haglund Foundation – Part I I started to share my story for the first time in 2008 during my year as Miss America. It’s funny because I want to start out by acknowledging the paradox there and some of the objections. So many people look at me [...]
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History of Olympic Athletes & Eating Disorders

History of Olympic Athletes & Eating Disorders It is known that athletes are at an increased risk of developing an eating disorder more than the general population. While participating in athletics can be a great way to build self-esteem and promote positive wellbeing, the immense pressure to compete and to win can create an environment [...]
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Nikki DuBose’s Eating Disorder & Addiction Story

Nikki DuBose's Discussing Her Eating Disorder & Addiction Story

Nikki DuBose’s Eating Disorder & Addiction Story – Insights Into My Memoir In 2017, I noticed that eating disorders get lost in our political climate. So, I’d like to start by stating that, to all of you out there who are struggling, I want you to know there is hope, strength, that you are loved, [...]
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Figure Skating and Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know

Figure Skating and Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know With the Winter Olympics being held earlier this year, top figure skating athletes like Gabrielle Daleman and Adam Rippon have shared their experiences with disordered eating and poor body image. These stories have re-opened the dialogue about figure skating and eating disorders. In particular, it [...]
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Reinforcing Positive Body Image in Boys

Reinforcing Positive Body Image in Boys While girls are more impacted by weight and body concerns, this does not mean boys are not affected. A depressing statistic indicates that 33-35% of boys ages 6 to 8 report that “their ideal body is thinner than their current body [1].” Additionally, a recent study shows that 40% [...]
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PTSD and Eating Disorder Recovery

Genie Burnett, Psy.D specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults suffering from eating [...]
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Tips for Finding a Therapist Specialized in Eating Disorders

Friends searching for Therapist Specialized in Eating Disorders

Tips for Finding a Therapist Specialized in Eating Disorders When battling an eating disorder, individuals should seek out the best care possible. When looking for a therapist to help with your recovery journey, it is important to remember that not all clinicians are created equal. One study found that, despite being provided with national “best [...]
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Beyond DSM-5: A New Model of Dysfunctional Eating Behaviors

Why We Need to Change the Way We Diagnose & Treat EDs We have a huge problem in the eating disorder treatment field. It is vital that we change the way we are describing dysfunctional eating behavior. I have a real sense of loss that the research that we’re doing is so separated from the [...]
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