DBT for Binge Eating: How It Works

DBT for Binge Eating: How It Works

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a form of treatment that has been researched and tested for 30+ years, targets emotion regulation. For someone with binge eating— particularly for those who try to cope with emotional distress by bingeing—DBT offers a way to better...
Binge Eating Treatment:  A Checklist

Binge Eating Treatment: A Checklist

If you are looking for binge eating treatment, here’s a checklist of what to look for in a provider: 1. Expertise in binge eating .  Binge eating is its own diagnosis and has its own treatments. Check out this post to learn more. 2. Evidence-based That means using the...
Signs of Anorexia in Teens

Signs of Anorexia in Teens

If you are concerned that an adolescent you know might have anorexia, here is a list of the most common signs of anorexia in teens that we see at Columbus Park. 11 Common Signs of Anorexia in Teens 1. Obvious low weight or gaunt appearance (as a result of inadequate...
Notes From Juilliard – Dancers and Diets

Notes From Juilliard – Dancers and Diets

A few weeks ago I participated in a terrific panel at Juilliard, moderated by Heidi Skolnik, RD with Dr. Elizabeth Manegias; Phillip Bauman, MD; and Carol Holyoke as fellow panelists. We addressed Julliard dance students on the topic of healthy nutrition in a...