How to decide what to address first when a client has both an eating disorder and GI symptoms A clinician once described a challenge in their ED-GI work this way: I gather information but hit a roadblock when it’s time to provide interventions. Does that sound familiar? I’ve absolutely been there too. You can know […]
Sometimes slowing down and asking better questions can matter more than the next intervention for a client. You know that feeling when you offer a suggestion or reflect an observation that makes an immediate, meaningful difference in your client’s life? My gosh, that is GOLD! It feels so good to be helpful. On the flip […]
How to prioritize care when clients have both digestive symptoms and an eating disorder Our day-in, day-out work with clients is full of complexity. The clinical challenges we encounter vary hugely, and there’s no single way to respond. This is especially true when working with clients who have ongoing digestive symptoms alongside an eating disorder. […]
The real challenges behind eating disorder care and how to build your confidence as a clinician. The emotional and clinical realities of working in eating disorder care, and why so many skilled providers still question their effectiveness. There are a lot of (valid) reasons that providers opt out of specializing in eating disorders care. I […]
What happens when food addiction frameworks meet eating disorder care and treatment? In this 5th and final installment of this food addiction series, I take a closer look at what we know, what we don’t, with some thoughts on where we go from here. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to start from […]
Not only is May Mental Health Awareness Month, but May 6th is International No-Diet Day. This is truly one of my favorite days of the year. When it comes around on the calendar, I smile… every year, every time because it also happens to be my birthday! Not sure how the stars aligned on that one, […]
While there are a lot of problematic myths out there, here are three Myths about Eating Disorders Treatment that I’ve been reflecting on quite a bit. As I have been doing all the legwork on the newest version of my online training “Nutrition Counseling for Eating Disorders” I have been thinking a lot about common […]
I wanted to let you know about a couple of exciting talks I’m giving in the Boston area in April. I have the privilege of teaching about two of my passion topics – body image counseling for dietitians and counseling techniques for dietitians! Woohoo!!! I hope that you may be able to join me. Here […]
I’m happy to be sending you a quick hello from my maternity leave. I’ve been reflecting on some of the principles I’ve taught my clients over the years and how they have been immensely helpful to me as I’ve transitioned into this new and very busy role as a parent. And what I love about […]
I am so excited to be finalizing plans for the very last, live and in person Body Image Workshop, being held in London, England this September. Fiona Sutherland and I wanted to let you know that we still have some spaces for our final Body Image Workshop being held on September 1st and 2nd in […]
Do you struggle with your relationship with their body? Do you struggle with your confidence around body image? Would you like to heal your negative body image and move towards a place of body peace? Body image dissatisfaction and distortion are key issues for many people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, or background. […]
Yes, the EDRDpro Symposium is the only international, web-based eating disorder conference for nutritionists, therapists, and students. Have you ever had the chance to participate in something that makes you giddy with excitement?? That’s exactly how I feel about the upcoming #EDRDpro Symposium – a 4 day online symposium with 15 eating disorder experts. How […]