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. […]
If you’ve been reading my posts for a bit, you already know that each January I share my annual book round-up from the previous year. I start getting excited about this in late Fall, and it makes me so happy when I hear from friends and colleagues, “I can’t wait to read your book roundup!” […]
For many living with an eating disorder or chronic illness, the holidays are a stressful time. This time of year, life is often painted as a time of joy, celebration, and connection, but Food-focused gatherings, disrupted routines, increased social expectations, and a body that may already feel unpredictable can make life feel like a minefield… […]
How We Can Bring Conversations About Food and Housing Into Eating Disorder Care If you are anything like me, you’ve been feeling distressed about the national and global conversations about food and the number of people who simply don’t have enough of it. It’s National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. How do we talk about […]
How food, emotions, advocacy, and community support your recovery with chronic illness and eating disorders. I wanted to share some thoughts and tips for anyone navigating eating disorder recovery while living with a chronic illness, or really, anyone who’s ever had to advocate for their own care. When you’re managing both, it can feel like […]
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 […]
