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Mandy Hendrickson B.A.

Ending of Pride Month – A Reminder

Eating disorders are not unique to straight cisgender women but are broad across all categories and interactions of society.

Tresa Clemmensen M.SC. CCC

Sick Enough

As a therapist in the eating disorder field for almost 20 years, I often hear from clients that they do not feel ‘sick enough’.

Rhea Lewandoski R.D.

World Eating Disorder Day 2022

World Eating Disorders Action Day is June 2, 2002.

Breanna Mills R.D.

Is the ED Sneaking Into Your Recovery?

During your recovery, you may be working on eliminating or decreasing the ways that the ED keeps you stuck.

Justine Rickard M.A.

International No Diet Day May 2, 2022

International No Diet Day takes place on May 6th with the intention of promoting awareness of the harms of dieting.

Mandy Hendrickson B.A.

The Ebb & Flow

Healing is not a linear process, rather it is a continuous journey filled with beautiful moments of self-exploration and discovery.

Cindy Engelstad B.A. ICF

Assertiveness Communication and it’s Role in Recovery

Communication is an essential part of every relationship — although authentic, healthy communication can prove to be challenging.

Breanna Mills R.D.

Food Choices: ED vs Recovery

One of the most freeing and challenging parts of recovery from an eating disorder, is determining what foods you actually enjoy.

Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC

Learning to tolerate distress in recovery

So what does tolerating the distress caused by the eating disorder mean?

Valarie Bittner M.A. CPC

Connecting with our Emotions

The ability to identify and express emotions can be challenging for people in recovery from an eating disorder.