You Cannot Think Your Way Out of Trauma - and No, It Is Not Your Fault

You Cannot Think Your Way Out of Trauma - and No, It Is Not Your Fault

Feeling even more triggered when starting trauma processing? That is the brain protecting you. Let’s consider why safety is so important and even a built-in function to how your brain functions.

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Why We Don’t Need a New (or smaller) Version of You This New Year

Why We Don’t Need a New (or smaller) Version of You This New Year

In a world that develops so many biases based on appearance alone, we recognize the insidious promises of gaining “acceptance” through changing one’s body. Our registered dietitian explains some ways to combat “new year new me” messaging in the new year while in eating disorder and body image recovery.

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How to Cope with Eating Disorder Behavior Urges
Emily Ervin MA, LMHC Emily Ervin MA, LMHC

How to Cope with Eating Disorder Behavior Urges

One thing we know for sure is that recovery is not a linear process. The choice to engage in treatment is one of the bravest choices you will ever make. We are so proud of you. We also know not acting on eating disorder urges is some of the hardest work to be done. There will be days where you might consider it second nature to make recovery choices and be so proud of yourself, days where recovery choices feel like the hardest thing you have ever done, and every place in between. The important thing is…we keep our recovery why in mind and continue to show up for your authentic self in recovery.

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