For many, the holiday season if often marked with traditions such as special meals, family gatherings, and special activities like decorating a tree, caroling, and baking. Taking part in and enjoying these special traditions is important during the busyness of the holiday season, and they are important for numerous reasons.
By: Ashley Hemrich, M.A., Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships While in eating disorder recovery, we often hear the phrase(s), “being mindful,” “staying present,” or even “mindfully eating.” If you are anything like me, you may ask yourself, “what does being mindful mean and how can I do it?” For many of us who are familiar…
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Thanksgiving seems to be the perfect time to talk about gratitude. It is the one day of the year that we have an entire day set aside for gratitude. Practicing gratitude can be difficult for those who are struggling with an eating disorder, as it can be hard to find anything positive at times. However, gratitude…
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Navigating depression is difficult, and even more so when you are a teenager. It is important to remember, that you and your teen are not alone. Depression is a serious mental health condition that is much more common than we might think. According to the Youth Data from the 2017 State of Mental Health in…
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“I am speechless about Selah House,” true words from someone who was broken and needed help. Growing up, Kammie remembers herself as being the “chunky” sister. Although she was athletic – playing soccer and tennis – she still struggled with her weight. By age 18, she had turned to laxatives and compulsive exercise to help…
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We worry about so many things when it comes to our teens, and eating disordered behavior is something we hope to avoid. Many women suffering from an eating disorder develop behaviors during their teen years or earlier. In fact, the typical age for developing an eating disorder is 12 years of age, with anorexia and…
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By: Ashley Hemrich, MA, Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships September is National Recovery Month, and we know recovery can symbolize different things for those regaining life after dependency on unhealthy coping behaviors; however, the struggles to obtain sustainable recovery are quite similar. Continued self-compassion is one of the struggles often neglected. Long-term recovery can be…
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Eating disorders are a serious mental illness that can have a devastating effect on you, your teen, and your family. As parents, we must understand the causes of eating disorders, and know how to talk to our teen about them. What causes an eating disorder? There is no exact cause of eating disorders; however, there…
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By: Ashley Hemrich, M.A., Regional Director of Clinical Partnerships It’s that time of the year again – Back to School, which means new clothes, new supplies, new grade, and maybe even a new school. While many of these things offer a positive experience, we often overlook the potential negatives that can occur within the first…
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Since eating disorders form over time, it is often hard to fully recognize disordered behaviors and changes in your body. Realizing you need help and talking about your eating disorder is one of the hardest steps you can take towards recovery. Telling someone can be terrifying, but sharing your struggle with someone you trust is…
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