Relapse. No one likes to talk about it, but not talking about it won't keep it away. In fact, the opposite is true. According to the Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) Model developed by Prochaska and DiClemente, once someone has passed through the active stage of recovery they enter a maintenance phase, when the entire […]
Recommended resources – Relapse Triggers Worksheet
As all unhealthy food behavior begins with a trigger, it is helpful to identify a few of your triggers. Jot down a few examples in each of these categories: Environmental Triggers (e.g., seeing or smelling food) Biological Triggers (e.g., hunger, thirst, cravings) Mental Triggers (e.g., thinking about food, reading a description of food, euphoric […]
Upcoming events
Expressive Arts Workshops (Music, Collage, Guided Imagery) – we are bringing these back as soon as the days are a bit cooler! Eating Disorder Recovery Group – Anorexia and Bulimia – Women with eating disorders 18+ (Currently starting a waiting list for this group) Mom's of Individuals with Eating Disorders Workshop – With dietitian and […]
A personal note from Sandee Nebel
At this time of year, many people are getting ready for new starts. Some have a new job, some are settling into a new home, while others are going back to school. Typically, colleges have a few days – or even weeks – of orientation before the school year begins, to help students adjust to […]
Feature article: Recovery from an Eating Disorder – How a Mentor Can Ease Your Way
While group orientation sessions like they have at schools are extremely helpful in dealing with the anxiety of a new situation, mentorship goes one step beyond. Mentorship is a uniquely powerful one-on-one relationship with someone who is farther along at whatever is it you’re embarking on. I’ve had my own mentors, both as a student […]
Recommended resources
Beating Ana is a book about the healing power of mentorship in recovery from an eating disorder (http://www.key-to-life.com/book/). Author Shannon Cutts also coordinates a free mentor-mentee matching service and online help forum (http://www.mentorconnect-ed.org/ – link updated Oct 14, 2010). I have just recently learned of her service, so if you have some feedback, I am most […]
Upcoming Groups and Workshops
Note: Some of our groups do have a waiting list, but please let us know if you are interested and we'll keep you informed up-to-the-minute! Do you have that all or nothing thinking about food, size and most situations? Join us for this workshop about defeating "Cognitive Distortions". Focus is on tools that you can apply. (click to […]
A personal note from Sandee Nebel
Today's feature article is about families. Specifically, we talk about how eating disorders affect every member of the family, not just the person who has a problem with food. Each member of a family has their own unique issues and situations that happen to them. And then, in turn, whatever is going on for […]
A personal note from Liz: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is an organization working to provide help, education and support for those affected by and dealing with eating disorders. NEDA facilitates many events and experiences in the eating disorder field, such as an annual conference that is actually coming up soon. "Reshaping Our Future: A Vision for Recovery, […]
Feature article: I’m not the one with the problem, why would I have to go to therapy? Family myths about eating disorders
There are many common misconceptions that keep family members from wanting to participate in the healing process when someone they love is suffering from an eating disorder.Therapy appointments or support group programs take time and, in some cases, money. While a family member may genuinely love and support the person with the eating disorder, they […]
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