I’ve been going through some new medical problems and as a result, I gained some weight and am bloated. So one night I went to the mall with my husband to get properly fitting dress pants for work so I could be comfortable. I found several pairs I liked...
'I'm an Eating Disorder Psychologist—These Are My 4 Tips to Help Parents'
Mar 19, 2022
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Dr. Melissa Geraghty
On 3/19/22 at 4:00 AM EDT
When a parent is faced with their child having an eating disorder, it is an overwhelming time. It doesn't matter if their child is an adolescent or young adult, the world of eating disorders can seem foreign and unknown.
An eating disorder impacts...
3 eating disorder myths that health care professionals should debunk
Mar 02, 2022
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When it comes to eating disorders, there are plenty of incorrect assumptions. Let’s debunk three of them.
Myth: Eating disorders occur only in teenage, rich white girls.
This myth perpetuates stereotypes and can discourage people from getting treatment as they think...
The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents Promotes Beat & EDAW
Feb 26, 2022
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For every purchase of "The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents" during EDAW (Mon, Feb 28th to Sun, March 6th), I will donate $50 US to Beat. On the purchase checkout page, make sure to check mark "Beat" so they receive their donations!
Check out the fundraiser here: ...
What Parents Can Do to Promote Body Acceptance
Feb 26, 2022
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Children as young as five years old report being dissatisfied with their body. While parents will not be able to entirely shelter their children from the bombardment of outside views (e.g. social and print media, TV and movies, comments from other children and adults), parents can certainly act...
Eating disorders are on the rise.
Feb 26, 2022
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We’ve seen it firsthand. Eating disorders are on the rise. When a family faces this diagnosis, parents may feel overwhelmed, helpless, and don’t know where to begin.
Parents may scour the internet for information, purchase multiple books that collect dust on their shelves, but...
TODAY IS THE DAY!
Feb 01, 2022
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TODAY IS THE DAY!
After 6 months in the making, I’m proud to launch a revolutionary online program:
The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents.
Parents– It’s time to take action. Eating disorders wait for no one. Oftentimes an eating disorder diagnosis is...
