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We feel festive during the holiday season, and consider the holidays as an encore to relaxation. With that being said, when coping with an eating disorder, holidays can mean facing stress and challenges around food. To eating disorder victims, food is perceived as an enemy. Therefore, its availability and abundance are a solid ground forContinue reading “Holidays and Family Gatherings”

Each person is unique. A treatment plan that is right for a certain individual, might be the wrong one for a different individual. It has been scientifically proven, however, that animals can aid in treatment, and have a positive impact on most people emotionally and physically. Animals are comforting, non-judgmental, and provide unconditional love. SpecificallyContinue reading “Animal Aid in Healing”

Be patient. It is going to be a long and winding road, but don’t give up! Recovery is possible! Knowing the stages will help you understand where your child was, where they are at, and what they have yet to go. It is possible that your child will find a stage in recovery where theyContinue reading “Stages to Recovery”

Did you know that athletes are nearly three times more likely to have an eating disorder than the average person? Personalities of athletes are a major factor in the development of eating disorders. These characteristics are often seen in those with Anorexia Nervosa. They include: high self-expectations determination perfectionism competitiveness preoccupation with weight and dieting SportsContinue reading “Impact of Sport”

You may expect seeing all or a part of these signs and symptoms. Usually, your intuition as a parent is correct; trust yourself, as you know your child the most. The earlier you act, the better. Act now. Does your child fast and skip meals? Has your daughter missed two periods along with losing weight?Continue reading “Take an Action”