During the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s understandable that people who struggle with eating disorders may experience worsening symptoms. Today, I will define binge eating disorder, overeating, and emotional eating. Then, I will discuss possible reasons why you may be struggling more with your eating disorder during the COVID-19 crisis. What is binge eating disorder (BED)? Binge […]
Why don’t sexual assault victims fight back?
A lot of people who have been sexually assaulted are further bothered by self-blame over having not fought back. We have ideas about what “strong” people are “supposed to do” in situations like this that are largely informed by movies and TV, and less so by science. But science actually can tell us a great […]
Online Therapy Tips For Therapists Providing Telehealth Services
As a therapist, you may have had to adjust to providing online therapy for your clients during this time of social distancing. This change seemed to come out of nowhere and many of us were unprepared for the changed it would bring. So, I wanted to offer some online therapy tips for therapists who are […]
Online Therapy Tips for Clients
During this time of social distancing and sheltering in place it is important that you take care of your mental health. In a time where everyone is experiencing some stress, mental health problems like eating disorders, depression or anxiety can get worse if left untreated. If you are struggling with a particular mental health concern, […]
Eating Disorder Recovery in the Quarantine: Tips for Managing Mental Health
Even for those who do not have an eating disorder history, sights of empty shelves and people hoarding food and supplies can cause a great deal of anxiety. For those who do or have struggled with disordered eating and exercising mindfully in the past, this challenge can feel like it carries with it an extra […]
Looking Beyond Your Child’s Disorder Eating Behaviors
No matter the cause, more and more children and adolescents are endorsing mental health concerns. When a child or an adolescent finds their way into my office, I’m consistently struck by the magnitude of pressures they face on a daily basis. Consistently, children and adolescents are expected to take many high achieving courses, complete anywhere […]