Self-Care in Difficult Times
03/26/2020 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
When times get hard, especially like the trying times we’re going through now, it can be easy to allow anxiety
When times get hard, especially like the trying times we’re going through now, it can be easy to allow anxiety
The rules governing an eating disorder include a focus on body distortions, obsessive thoughts and a quest for perfection. When
Movement and exercise play a complicated but important role in eating disorder treatment. Exercise, perhaps more than any other aspect
For those living with an eating disorder, maybe 2020 can be the year you start to work toward recovery. No
New year, new you? NOPE! It is the time of year when the airwaves are filled with messages of resolutions
As we celebrate the holidays, we are reunited with many family members and loved ones. We know from experience as
I’m sure we’ve all heard the song, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. No matter what holiday(s) you
“I’m so disgusting. There’s no way I am going to this party tonight. All people are going to think about
Today, Southern Smash turns seven! I often get asked, “How did you start Southern Smash? How did you make it
The beginning of fall is often associated with the start of a new school year and for many the transition
Let’s keep it real, everyone wants to look good in whatever they’re wearing. Growing up, for others, affording a pair
Not surprisingly, a major focus of therapy for people who have eating disorders is helping them to develop healthier ways
I often ask my clients to think of their meal plan like the blueprints for building a house. Some parts
Experiencing a significant loss such as losing a loved one, a pet, a relationship, or a job can bring on
It is likely you have been on either or both sides of this conversation. Most of us have found ourselves
Eating disorders can be consuming and overwhelming. The process of recovery is often described as a roller-coaster of emotions that
We all have our idiosyncrasies around eating. So when do our behaviors around eating become a problem? When are our
I Walk for my family and the millions of families who have been experienced the devastation of a loved one
“It seems like I am experiencing my feelings, now that I am no longer bingeing and purging my emotions”. This
I’ve read numerous articles about parental support and involvement in recovery for their loved ones with eating disorders. There’s an