Let’s consider poor body image across the globe and take a closer look at how it may be negatively impacting you or a loved one. 

Today, I want to introduce you to an exercise for people who find that their poor body image is getting in the way of their lives.

Addressing poor body image doesn’t mean that you have to love your body in order to feel a sense of well-being in your life.

In body dysmorphic disorder, an individual will have an extreme preoccupation with a particular body part or feature of their appearance. 

What do eating disorders look like? Eating disorders impact people of every ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, gender, and body size.

On the journey to recovery, many patients talk about the anorexic wish and "feeling fat." Learn more about these experiences.

This blog post includes some handy tips for "feeling fat" and reducing problematic self-talk, but in many cases, professional help is needed.

Here are some easy ways to spot the signs of diet culture as well as ideas for moving towards a healthier relationship with your body.

As the year came to a close, we completed a review of 2019 outcomes and are proud to report on our exceptional results and positive trends.

With International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on the horizon, it’s important to recognize that suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm can be significant challenges for people dealing with eating disorders.

So what does Outcomes Informed Care mean exactly? At Columbus Park, we believe in the power of constantly engaging in regular treatment reviews with our clients to ensure that we are offering the highest level of care possible.

Values are statements or expressions about how you wish to behave, about what really matters to you, about what is most important. Like a compass, values give us direction.

With a heavy heart, I read a recent New York Times piece called “Food My Frenemy” by Jen Gunter. In the piece, Ms. Gunter shares her agonizing struggle with a lifetime of binge eating - and the self-loathing and shame that can come along with it. She also references her ongoing battle with weight management in the shadow of her binge eating disorder.

It’s no secret that ballet culture celebrates a long, lean figure. The pressure on ballet dancers to maintain this aesthetic is constant and for many can lead to battling food/body struggles throughout ones’ career.

The effects of weight stigma include poor body image, low self-esteem, binge eating, extreme weight control measures, and psychological problems such as depression and eating disorders. Those who experience bullying as a result of weight bias are likely to experience one or more of these issues.