Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) focuses on the serious crisis across the United States, with special focus on women, girls, and people of diverse genders and/or sex characteristics. At Columbus Park Eating Disorder Experts, we recognize during this week and...
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Pro-ana Explained: Understanding the Controversial Network
Pro-ana, or pro-anorexia, content is widespread. Let’s talk about what it is, the dangers, and creating community in other ways.
The Effectiveness of Virtual Treatment: A Closer Look at Columbus Park
The efficacy of telehealth, also known as telemedicine, tele-healthcare or virtual treatment, has been a subject of significant interest and research, especially in recent years. Several studies have explored the impact of telehealth on individuals with eating...
Family-Based Treatment: A Different Approach to Eating Disorder Care
FBT, otherwise known as Family-Based Treatment, is a leading approach in the management of eating disorders, particularly among adolescents. This approach is founded on the premise that family involvement is not merely supportive, but integral to the process of...
Navigating Trauma: Challenges and Solutions for Eating Disorder Recovery
Trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether it stems from a single traumatic event or repeated exposure to distressing situations, trauma presents unique challenges...
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for ARFID
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is a therapeutic approach that has shown promising results in treating ARFID in children and adolescents. In some cases, FBT-ARFID is an appropriate intervention for young adults who are living at home with parental support. FBT-ARFID...
Weight Stigma: The Toll It Takes
Based on current standards, it is estimated that 69% - or roughly two out of three - U.S. adults are considered either overweight or obese yet weight stigma pervades most aspects of our lives. Individuals in larger bodies are commonly marginalized and treated both...
Bulimia & Binge Eating Disorder: Exploring Differences & Similarities
Explore the key differences between bulimia and binge eating disorder, two of the most prevalent eating disorders.
Group Therapy in Eating Disorder Recovery
Group therapy in eating disorder recovery provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals can share their experiences, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn from one another.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR) is an appropriate intervention for children (age 10 and up), adolescents and adults with ARFID.