So many of us may think that we eat too much and over indulge in ‘bad’ foods and may have an issue, but how do you know when it becomes a serious problem and when it’s time to seek an expert’s help? Many may not have an understanding of what binge eating disorder (BED) is,
Did you know that your digestive tract, also known as “the gut”, is considered the second brain of the body? There is constant communication occurring between your gut and brain, meaning each of these body systems can impact the other. Have you ever anticipated a difficult conversation with a friend and suddenly felt an upset
Fallen ‘off the wagon’ this year? Needing a reset? Ready to ‘start over’? * Insert all the other diet cultured phrases and terms society likes to use to grab our attention, swirling our brain into a series of desires to change our appearance, our looks, our job, setting our intentions to ‘fixing’ and ‘changing’ ourselves.
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year….” Can you hear the music in your head? I can! While I am astounded at how earlier and earlier each year, Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, and hosts of Christmas cherubs begin gracing us with their melodies, I can’t say I am complaining! The holidays are often a
As someone who has worked in behavioral health care for my entire adult life in roles ranging from day staff to VP of operations, I’ve noticed a common need in our industry. This need is a focus on compliance and quality assurance, which is also a core part of emergency management and risk mitigation. One
When beginning nutrition therapy for an eating disorder, it is generally recommended to commit to 6-8 weeks of weekly sessions, followed by gradually increasing intervals in between. Sessions are typically 50 minutes and can also be 30 minutes depending on what is needed for your recovery. The first appointment will be a 90 minute in
We want to offer the services our clients and their families need and want. There are so many different kinds of groups and so many options now with Telehealth as well as in person groups. All of our providers have worked in ALL levels of care and have extensive experience running groups in treatment
The following is a great resource written by Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, M.A., LMFT 49842, LPCC 844, & CEDS-S that explains and discusses the eating disorder certifications for all professionals treating eating disorders. Due to the nature of these disorders, working with certified and qualified professionals is critical. SPOTLIGHT ON THE iaedp™ CED DESIGNATIONS: THE CEDS,
Well, the holidays season is right around the corner. How it has snuck up on us, I don’t know. It has been a difficult year to put it gently. This holiday season, you may be searching for an extra dose of holiday cheer as 2020 closes out. As I help to prepare my clients for
After completing a rigorous set of criteria for the evaluation of education, training, knowledge and experience, Kristine has joined an elite group of professionals committed to excellence in the treatment of eating disorders with this certification. Tammy Beasley, RDN, CEDRD, CSSD, Director of iaedp Certification Committee says, “Certification as an iaedp eating disorder specialist is
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