Although most common in teens and adults, bulimia nervosa can also affect kids of all ages. Thankfully, through treatment, kids can make a full recovery from this disorder and move on with their lives unburdened by disordered thoughts and behaviors. But to do so...
Becky Henry is trained as a Certified, Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), ACC and provides radical support for caregivers to become effective guides for their loved one in eating disorder recovery. In this post, Becky discusses Education for Family Caregivers...
Bulimia nervosa is a potentially life-threatening disorder that is characterized by eating an abnormally large amount of food in a relatively short time span. It is then followed by purging that could include vomiting, the excessive use of laxatives, or extreme...
Experiencing co-occurring disorders, such as having an eating disorder along with PTSD, happens more frequently than many people may realize. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there is a high correlation between...
Family Therapist Kate Funk, MS, LMFT offers an intimate look inside our newest location, Clementine The Woodlands, in this week’s blog post. Kate shares just what makes The Woodlands so special. Read on to learn more… I have worked with Monte Nido and...
According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, it’s estimated that in the United States up to 10 out of every 100 young women have some sort of eating disorder. There are dozens of health and medical conditions associated with eating...
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can have many different health risks. However, when most people hear the term “eating disorder,” they only think of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, not binge eating disorder. Binge eating disorder is...
sCounseling is an integral part of an effective treatment program for teens with eating disorders. When used as a part of a multidisciplinary approach, therapy provides the knowledge and tools teens need to become fully recovered from eating disorders. As an...
For adolescent girls who are struggling with an eating disorder and their families, it is important to know that there are effective and dedicated eating disorder treatment programs available. These programs can help teens learn methods for defeating their disordered...
When attending adolescent-dedicated bulimia nervosa treatment centers, a structured leveling system is crucial to long-term recovery. This type of treatment for anorexia and bulimia nervosa program helps individuals progressively set recovery goals and achieve them...