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ARFID Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR)
By Melissa Gerson | 2nd February 2021 | Blog
In our previous blog, we defined Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and detailed the impact of ARFID on both health and quality of life. In this second blog of our ARFID series, we’ll talk about treatment for ARFID; specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy […]
ARFID: Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
By Columbus Park Staff | 8th January 2021 | Blog
You may recall your early years as your taste palate was developing. Perhaps you subsisted on typical “kid-friendly foods” like pizza, mac and cheese, hot dogs. Or maybe you were even more selective than most – earning the description of “finicky” or “picky.” Selective or “picky” eating is not at all uncommon in young children […]
2020 Eating Disorder Research Roundup
By Columbus Park Staff | 28th December 2020 | Blog
With the end of the year comes reflection on what we’ve learned about eating disorders and mental health in 2020. Predictably, a majority of the new eating disorder-related research published in 2020 focused on the impact of the pandemic including the emotional toll of quarantine, decreased access to care, teletherapy, and caregiver stress. Beyond the […]
DBT for Eating Disorders
By Columbus Park Staff | 30th November 2020 | Blog
Eating Disorder Interventions Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that profoundly impact physical, emotional, and social health. Aggressive, effective intervention, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is essential to support both body health and quality of life for the eating disorder sufferer. Over the last few decades, there has been a great deal of […]
The Portrayal of Princess Diana’s Struggle with Bulimia on ‘The Crown’
By Columbus Park Staff | 29th November 2020 | Blog, News
Media Portrayal of ‘The Crown’ The world’s fascination with Princess Diana has experienced a recent awakening with the popularity of Netflix’s TV series, The Crown. Viewers get a new glimpse of royal life behind the glamour, beauty, and splendor. Princess Diana’s struggle with bulimia is at the forefront, with several scenes throughout Season Four, showing […]
DBT for Adolescents
By Columbus Park Staff | 16th November 2020 | Blog
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is the treatment of choice for teens presenting with multiple, serious behavioral concerns – problems like self-harm, eating disorders, substance use, high-risk sexual behaviors, oppositional behavior, and suicidal ideation or actions. DBT can also be helpful with problematic but less severe issues like […]