We've all heard that we need to be more kind toward ourselves and treat ourselves with more "self-compassion," but what does that actually mean? In today’s blog post, we’re going to be breaking down the three elements of self-compassion. Buddhist psychology...
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5 Ways to Practice Self-compassion
Love is in the air this Valentine's Day and my guess is that you’re showing a little extra love to the people you care about. However, we’re here to let you know that Valentine’s Day shouldn’t just be about showing others love… Valentine's Day is the perfect day to...
5 Eating Disorders You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Most people are aware of the most common eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. However, many other uncommon eating disorders can be just as dangerous if left untreated. In today’s blog post, we’re going to...
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Eating Disorders are extremely complicated illnesses. In fact, we still don’t fully understand what causes them. However, we do know that many things are involved, including biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Additionally, these factors...
Communities Affected by Eating Disorders
Did you know that eating disorders can affect different communities of people of any age, race, gender, or sexual orientation? Despite increased awareness of eating disorders in the United States, the different communities of people who have eating disorders...
3 Things to Know About Eating Disorder/ Disordered Eating Treatment
Eating disorder treatment is determined by your specific disorder and symptoms. It usually consists of a combination of psychological therapy (psychotherapy), nutrition education, medical monitoring, and, in some cases, medications. There isn't always a "cure" for...
6 Signs You Have A Disordered Relationship with Food
We often find that when our clients first come to us for support, it’s clear to us that they have a disordered relationship with food. More often than not, they don’t realize this because of how common these behaviors are in today’s society. Unfortunately, the society...