Purging is one of the most misunderstood symptoms across eating disorder diagnoses. It usually gets reduced to one behavior: vomiting. That’s part of it, but it’s not the full picture. Purging includes any behavior meant to counteract calories or food intake. That can look like misuse of laxatives, diuretics, diet…

MILWAUKEE, Wis., November 24th, 2025 — Inner Haven Wellness, one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing providers of specialized eating disorder treatment, today announced its expansion into the Milwaukee metropolitan area with new Adult Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Programs opening January 5, 2026. This expansion marks a significant step forward in increasing access to evidence-based,…

Boundaries support healing in real, concrete ways. Eating disorders can make it hard to tell the difference between what someone needs and what other people expect. That confusion shows up in everyday choices. Someone might say yes to plans they don’t have the energy for. They might push meals around…

Just because someone's eating habits look "normal" again on the outside doesn't mean the internal battle is over. We naturally focus on the food first—it's the most obvious part of the struggle. The problem is, the body, brain, and nervous system heal on their own, much slower timeline. So even…

College is a new chapter, full of new people, new experiences, new living spaces, and so much newfound freedom. Most of us expect this shift to be exciting, but it can also easily feel extremely overwhelming. This transition period brings a set of challenges that can leave us feeling lonely…

The transition to teenhood and early adulthood can be a complicated time for parent-child dynamics. Recent studies show this is a common period for mental health issues, with nearly one in five children and adolescents suffering from disordered eating habits.  While it may feel frustrating as a guardian invested in…

Embarking on the journey of recovery from an eating disorder can be overwhelming, especially when considering the transition to virtual treatment. At Inner Haven Wellness, our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to provide a comprehensive, supportive environment that mirrors the structure and quality of our in-person offerings. Here’s…

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) offer valuable support to people facing eating disorders. By providing specialized care, structure, and a supportive community, an IOP program for eating disorder recovery plays a crucial role in fostering lasting healing and wellness. At Inner Haven Wellness, we’re often asked how our in-person IOP helps…

Learning that a loved one has been suffering from an eating disorder is a unique experience for every family affected, particularly as the family member of an adolescent. This emotional process may trigger feelings of guilt, distance, or lack of trust. One positive way to navigate these feelings is by…

Table of Contents Introduction IOP and PHP: What They Offer Understanding What Virtual Treatment Looks Like Why Parents Often Consider Virtual First What’s Working About Virtual PHP and IOP What Parents Should Be Aware Of What About In-Person? Choosing What Works For Your Family Inner Haven Wellness Can Help IOP…