The post was written and submitted by Grace Russell. Grace is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian working with clients with eating disorders in both a private practice and an inpatient hospital setting. She is very passionate about reducing the stigma of eating disorders and is currently learning how to weave body image practices into her work. In her…
This post was written and submitted by Chelsea Benjamin. Connect with Chelsea on Instagram @chelbizzle and @itsallcycles or at www.itsallcycles.com Recovery smacked me in the face and told me that I could either live the rest of my life feeling miserable, uninspired, and struggling to function with my eating disorder, or I could recreate my reality…
Listen to their story, the lived experience. Let everyone you come in contact with have the space to share their story. – Lori Short-Zamudio, RD Lori Short-Zamudio loves the challenge of helping people live more comfortably in their own skin and she does this both via teaching future professionals about eating disorders at Humber College…
We are all on our own path and it’s really about constantly unlearning and learning, and keeping an open heart and mind. – Vincci Tsui Lucky for her clients, Vincci chose the career of a dietitian, intuitive eating counselor and yoga teacher – she found her passion and is making a difference in the lives…
The most important relationship in a woman’s life is her relationship with herself. Our self-talk can diminish or empower us. In a culture so demanding and dismissive of women, we need to rebel and stop apologizing for not being perfect, and start telling ourselves we are good enough as we are – simply good enough!…
The media’s portrayal of eating disorders is riddled with stereotypes. These exclusionary understandings fuel the illusion that people experiencing eating disorders look only one way, obscuring the reality that people of all genders, races, incomes, body sizes, sexual orientations, and abilities struggle with food and body disturbances. Receiving an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment can…
What comes to mind as some of the key components for eating disorder recovery? Conversations around this topic vary, encouraging multidimensional approaches for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. We speak of supporting clients in rediscovering passions and purpose, cultivating loving relationships, and developing nourishing behaviors. But what’s missing? When it comes to eating disorder…
Social comparison, including body comparison, is rampant in our culture today. Body image disturbances are prevalent across the spectrums of age, ability, sexual and gender identity, racial and ethnic groups, and socioeconomic status. You’re not alone if you feel that your pursuit to “fix” your perceived flaws feels like you’re on a hamster wheel, endlessly…
The library of recorded webinars is growing every month! As a member you get full access to watch any of these webinars on-demand. You’ll receive 1 CEU credit hour for every webinar. Treating the Suicidal Client: What you need to know but have been afraid to ask by Nicole Siegfried, PhD, CEDS-S Nine…
If you were asked to describe your niche within the nutrition and eating disorder worlds, what would you say? Here are three areas of focus to help you get curious about to define your niche and support a blossoming practice as an eating disorder professional. We often do not take the time to reflect on…