A Few Ways to Boost Motivation During Eating Disorder Treatment

It’s no secret that recovering from an eating disorder is a long process. There will be steps forward and backward, breakthroughs and relapses, victories and setbacks along the way. With…


Challenging Body Stereotypes in Eating Disorder Treatment

Stereotypes influence us in so many ways – even in ways we might not be aware of until they are brought to light. Even some stereotypes that we are aware…


Taking the Mystery Out of Eating Disorder Treatment

For years, individuals with eating disorders were simply told to eat more (or in cases of binge eating disorder, eat less) or otherwise discounted. Fortunately, in recent decades, there has…


What Should I Expect From a Day Treatment Program for Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders are much more frequent than most people are aware of. Over the course of a lifetime, t’s estimated that over 20 million Americans will suffer from some form…


What Is DBT and How Is It Used in Eating Disorder Recovery?

There are many advantages for a person in eating disorder recovery to attend treatment programs that use dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in their treatment plans. This therapeutic approach helps with…