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Why the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Matter — and Why We Need to Hold Them Gently
An Eating Disorders Therapists' Perspective Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) shape how we talk about food. They influence school lunches, hospital menus, family dinners, federal nutrition programs, popular media conversations, and headlines about food, weight, and health. These messages matter because they have a great impact on the public's view and perception, influencing their relationship with food and their bodies. The new 2025–2030 guid
Jan 144 min read


Embracing Change: A Body Neutrality Approach in Eating Disorder Recovery
In a culture that equates beauty with youth, it can be challenging to detach your sense of worth from your appearance.
Jul 27, 20255 min read


Beyond Weight Restoration: The Deeper Work of Eating Disorder Recovery
While achieving a medically stable weight is essential in the treatment of eating disorders, true recovery extends far beyond the number on the scale.
May 27, 20254 min read


Successful Approaches for Families to Promote Eating Disorder Treatment
The road to recovery is often long and filled with emotional highs and lows, especially for adults who struggle with an eating disorder.
Mar 7, 20257 min read


Join us for Weight Stigma Awareness Week: September 23-27! Let's work together to raise awareness and end weight stigma.
Understanding Weight Stigma Weight stigma, also known as weight bias or weight-based discrimination, refers to the negative attitudes,...
Sep 26, 20245 min read


Embracing Body Acceptance Through Mindfulness and Positive Affirmations
Having a positive body image is having a clear, true perception of your body shape. This means seeing the various parts of your body as...
Aug 3, 20245 min read


Embracing Discomfort in Eating Disorder Recovery: A Guide to Finding Balance and Healing
Recovery from an eating disorder is not a linear process and embracing change is key!
Jun 11, 20244 min read


Demystifying Eating Disorders: Understanding the Facts
In preparation for Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) we wanted to start by shading light into some facts about eating disorders....
Feb 20, 20243 min read


Breaking Down Weight Stigma: Understanding, Addressing, and Eliminating Bias Weight stigma is a perv
Weight stigma is a pervasive and deeply ingrained form of discrimination that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It encompasses...
Sep 27, 20233 min read


Building Resilience and Self-Esteem in Teen Girls: Empowering Their Path to Success
Blog post written by, Ara Mascarenas, M.S - Registered Intern for Mental health Counselor Licensure As parents, it is our heartfelt...
Jun 20, 20233 min read


Gratitude in Motion
Blog post written by, Yaneth Beltran, RD/LDN, CEDRD and Ara Mascarenas, M.S Registered Intern for Mental health Counselor Licensure We...
Nov 3, 20222 min read


Cultivating a Healing Relationship with Our Body
Blog post written by, Dr. Bhritanie Jardine, Psy.D. It is widely accepted that the quality of our relationships acts as a crucial...
Sep 29, 20223 min read
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