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The Medical Complications of Bulimia
Since most people with bulimia are of normal weight, the illness and other medical complications can be missed.
Common Anorexia Questions
Although every client is different, here are five anorexia questions we often hear from clients at Columbus Park.
Urge Surfing: A Distress Tolerance Skill
Urge surfing is an important distress tolerance skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for eating disorder treatment.
Ask About Eating Disorder Outcomes!
The most important questions you should ask when seeking eating disorder treatment is: What are your outcomes, and how do you measure them?
The Evidence Base: Eating Disorders and DBT
There is a growing base of evidence supporting the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with certain eating disorder patients. DBT has its roots in treating borderline personality disorder (BPD); in fact, the American Psychological Association lists DBT...
The Hazards of Dieting: The Fight to Regain Weight
An article in the New York Times discusses how Biggest Loser contestants regain weight after their experience on the show.
Adults With Anorexia: The Importance of Re-Feeding
The first priority in treating adults with anorexia is weight restoration with re-feeding as an essential early step. According to research, enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E) is the most effective treatment for adults with anorexia. What we find at...
New Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover and ‘Curvy’ Barbie Signs of a Positive Shift Toward Healthier Body Images
New York City – March 15, 2016 – Much has been said and written about the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and one of its cover stars, model Ashley Graham, who is the first ‘plus-size’ model to be featured on the cover of the magazine’s iconic and annually...
Meal Support Is a Powerful Treatment Tool
Therapeutic meal support is a powerful treatment tool at Columbus Park. Learn more about the when, what, and how. Mealtime is inherently challenging if you have an eating disorder. Disordered eating behaviors—like avoidance of certain foods, eating food types in a...
Columbus Park Founder Shares 2016 Eating Disorder Treatment Guidelines
New York City – January 7, 2016 – Columbus Park, Manhattan’s leading outpatient treatment center for adults, adolescents and children with eating disorders, has made public its research-driven 2016 eating disorder treatment guidelines. “It can seem complicated when...