The Two Binge Eating Pathways and How To Address Them

The Two Binge Eating Pathways and How To Address Them

There are two common binge eating pathways. Most of our patients identify with both patterns but some find one may be more relevant than the other. Binge Eating Pathway #1: under-eating, deprivation, dieting Chronic dieting: you name the diet, you’ve tried it...
Adults With Anorexia: The Evidence Base

Adults With Anorexia: The Evidence Base

Research shows that the best treatment for most adults with anorexia is CBT-E (enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy),1, 2 provided in the least restrictive setting possible (in other words, in an office setting rather than a hospital setting)3. Unless there are...
Say P.L.E.A.S.E. To Better Manage Stressors

Say P.L.E.A.S.E. To Better Manage Stressors

Reducing Vulnerability to Emotions We use DBT* with some of our eating disorder clients to help them better regulate their emotions.  We teach the acronym P.L.E.A.S.E. to help them remember certain guidelines for reducing their vulnerability to negative emotions.  We...
The Four Most Common Triggers to Binge Eating

The Four Most Common Triggers to Binge Eating

In today’s blog post, let’s look at the four most common triggers to binge eating. Binge Eating Triggers #1: Getting ravenous When we’re overly hungry and finally gain access to food, it’s natural to eat faster, more quantity and with less awareness and...