The "shoe size analogy" is an illustrative concept used to help individuals understand that just as our feet have a unique, natural size, so too does our body have a weight range that is healthy and natural for us. This analogy can be especially helpful in eating disorder recovery, body image struggles, and the fight against societal pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.

Depression and eating disorders often exist together, creating a complex web of emotional and psychological distress. Understanding the connection between depression and eating disorders is central to carving out a path to recovery.   

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and eating disorders are often interconnected, with shared traits like impulsivity and emotional regulation difficulties, requiring integrated treatment approaches to address both conditions effectively.

Compulsive eating, often driven by emotional distress, involves consuming excessive amounts of food beyond physical hunger and can be managed through professional support, cognitive-behavioral therapies, emotional regulation strategies, and developing healthier coping mechanisms.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (DBT-ED) is a specialized treatment that helps individuals with eating disorders, particularly those who have not responded to traditional therapies, by teaching emotional regulation, coping strategies, and mindfulness to break the cycle of disordered eating behaviors.

Feeling "stuck" in eating disorder treatment is a common and challenging experience, where progress may seem to plateau or even regress despite persistent efforts. 

Chronic or resistant eating disorders that don’t respond well to traditional treatments, require specialized and often multi-faceted approaches. Highly specialized providers can offer advanced treatment strategies and innovative therapies that offer hope and support for those struggling with more persistent forms of their conditions.

CBT-E is among the most well-studied treatments for eating disorders. This specialized approach is dedicated to targeting eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other forms of disordered eating that may not fit neatly into these categories.

Family-Based Treatment, also known as “FBT” or the “Maudsley Method,” is widely recognized as the preeminent evidence-based therapy for anorexia nervosa in children and adolescents. FBT is also considered a primary treatment for young individuals with bulimia nervosa. 

In a rapidly evolving digital age, where screens are portals to both information and connection, virtual eating disorder treatment is becoming more and more popular. As traditional barriers to care dissolve and access becomes more equitable, this virtual recovery option is emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against these complex and often debilitating conditions. 

There are many subtle ways that anorexia can intertwine with career aspirations while at the same time, having a detrimental impact on both personal health and professional success in the long term. If you’re a working professional who’s struggling with anorexia, or simply want to know more about how this eating disorder can have an impact, keep reading.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a treatable condition, with evidence-based therapies like Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offering effective tools to help individuals overcome binge eating, regulate emotions, and build healthier coping strategies for long-term recovery.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) provides an effective path to recovery for those struggling with this common condition.

The correlation between eating disorders and trauma is undeniable, reflecting a complex interaction between psychological distress and efforts to cope.   Let’s look at how eating disorders and trauma are deeply interconnected to better understand how to finally recover, despite your past trauma. 

There are several approaches to treating ARFID in children.  In this piece, we’re going to talk about a newer intervention, designed specifically for children, that shows much promise.