In diagnosing and treating eating disorders, we need to make sure to remain aware of how our Western culture can influence the way we think. I’ve been reading “Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche” by Ethan Watters, which highlights how the...
The cover of last week’s edition of New York Magazine featured the “Neurotic Eater’s Grocery List: The ethical, environmental, and health problems of virtually every food in the supermarket.” The article serves as a guide to help consumers make more informed and...
Beneath the Surface: Medical Complications of Bulimia Since most people with bulimia are of normal weight, the illness can be missed – even by medical professionals, family and close friends. While the damage may not manifest on the surface, however, bulimia...
At Columbus Park, we use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach mindfulness skills that patients can use to better tolerate the thoughts, emotions, and urges they experience. One of those skills is urge surfing. What is urge surfing? Urge surfing is a mindfulness...
“What are your results or outcomes? And how do you measure them?” These are the most important questions you should ask when seeking treatment for eating disorders. Here’s what you should look for in an answer: A measure of eating disorder outcomes. It’s not...
