Category: For Clients & Loved Ones

The holiday season at its best is a joyous time for connecting with loved ones, enjoying a break from work or school, and embracing the festive spirit, but this season can present unique challenges for those struggling with eating disorders.   Holiday gatherings frequently center around food. Discussions about weight…

Table of Contents The Emotional Toll on Families Why Family Involvement Can Help How DBT and ACT Impact Families How to Support a Loved One in Treatment Challenges Families May Face The Importance of Self-Care for Family Members Inner Haven Wellness is Here to Help Understanding eating disorders requires peeling…

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual behavioral health services, including in the treatment of eating disorders. Due to travel restrictions and the inability to gather in person, access to care became even more difficult for patients with eating disorders. In response, most treatment centers either opened or expanded…

Recovery from an eating disorder or mental health condition is not always linear, and patients or loved ones can often find themselves navigating the difficult waters of our healthcare system alone. This lack of support can be very overwhelming and can often serve as a barrier to proper treatment and…

A couple months ago, Dani Blum, with The New York Times, wrote this article on binge eating disorder myths. I love her commentary on the pervasiveness of binge eating disorders and some of the myths that surround this type of eating disorder.  As a young clinician two decades ago, binge…

It is challenging to understand and recognize the warning signs and symptoms of an eating disorder in our culture. We live in a society that places excessive emphasis on body shape and size, often rewarding behaviors that contribute to the development of disordered eating and/or dysfunctional relationships with food.  This…