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Mindfulness: Being Present
Learn more about mindfulness, a skill set that can help you practice being present and staying present - which can be tricky to master!
ACT Defusion
A core process in ACT is called defusion. It means separating from our thoughts, letting them come and go.
You're Not Broken: ACT for Eating Disorders
I’ll be blogging about ACT in the coming weeks but wanted to start by sharing a few of my favorite things about it.
Orthorexia Signs and Symptoms
Orthorexia is a term that was created in the 1990s to describe people overly devoted to their healthy diet—an unhealthy obsession with healthiness.
Predictors of Good Eating Disorder Treatment Outcomes
An article in the International Journal of Eating Disorders highlights predictors of good eating disorder treatment outcomes.
Eating Disorder Treatment Guidelines
In today's blog post, we take a look at the 2016 eating disorder treatment guidelines.
Habit Formation and Eating Disorders: The Sooner, The Better
The sooner, the better. My headline after reading an article in the New York Times, “Anorexia May Be Habit, Not Willpower, Study Finds.”
Signs of Anorexia in Teens
If you are concerned that an adolescent you know might have anorexia, here are the most common signs of anorexia in teens that we see.
Notes From Juilliard - Dancers and Diets
A few weeks ago, I participated in a terrific panel at Juilliard, addressing Julliard students on the topic of dancers and diets.
Teens and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a big and largely untreated challenge for adolescents. Here are a few of my takeaways about teens and eating disorders.
NEDA Walk on October 4th!
Just a reminder that the NYC NEDA Walk on October 4th is coming up. We’re a proud sponsor, and it’s a great cause. Come join us!
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been adapted to effectively treat clients with eating disorders, focusing on skills that enhance mindfulness, regulate emotions, and safely tolerate distress. This therapeutic approach addresses the complexities that often arise in treatment, particularly when co-occurring mental health conditions complicate recovery. Many individuals with eating disorders exhibit heightened emotional sensitivity, leading to self-harm as a coping mechanism. Research indicates that a significant number also experience depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. DBT provides a structured framework for developing healthier emotional regulation strategies, emphasizing the balance between acceptance and change—key elements of the therapeutic process. This method has been successfully implemented in various treatment settings and is effective for both complex and less severe cases where traditional therapies may fall short. For more information about how DBT can help, reach out to our team at Columbus Park.