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I was interviewed by Forbes Health for the article "Disordered Eating: Causes, Warnings Signs And How To Seek Help." eating disorders Sep 15, 2022

I was interviewed by @forbeshealth for the article "Disordered Eating: Causes, Warnings Signs And How To Seek Help."

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A Revolutionary New Program: The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents eating disorders mentalhealth parenting program Sep 02, 2022

Is your adolescent or young adult diagnosed with an eating disorder or do you think they have one?

Do you want to learn more about eating disorders but don’t have the time for a Live online course or to read thick books?

Look no further!

The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents...

Eating disorders are on the rise. eating disorders mentalhealth parenting program Sep 01, 2022

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 often...

"Dr. G saved my daughters life....Dr. G made her see she is so much more than her eating disorder.” eating disorders mentalhealth parenting program Aug 31, 2022

"Dr. G saved my daughters life. Her kind and blunt ways were just what my daughter needed. My daughter totally trusted her with her life and Dr. G made her see she is so much more than her eating disorder.”

Parents--I can support you too!

Learn about eating disorders. Lean on a community...

Parents play a vital role in body acceptance. eating disorders mentalhealth parenting program Aug 30, 2022

Check out this article to learn more:

https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/blog/what-parents-can-do-to-promote-body-acceptance

Parents-- Back to school can mean an increased risk in eating disorder behaviors. eating disorders mentalhealth parenting program Aug 29, 2022

Parents– It’s time to take action. Eating disorders wait for no one.

Oftentimes an eating disorder diagnosis is overwhelming and downright scary. The eating disorder will convince your adolescent or young adult that they don’t need treatment, that they are fine, and that...

Parents: The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents runs on your time. Listen between meetings, at the gym, or during your commute. You are not alone. eating disorders mental health parenting program psychologist Aug 17, 2022

Parents: We know what it feels like to start each day feeling overwhelmed. You feel you don’t know how to support your adolescent or young adult with an eating disorder or who to turn to.

In case no one has told you yet, you don’t have to do this alone.

Learn...

The time is now to start taking action. You can become a critical force in your adolescent or young adult’s eating disorder recovery. eating disorders mentalhealth parenting program Jul 24, 2022

A diagnosis of an eating disorder can be life-altering for any parent (not to mention the person who is actually diagnosed with the eating disorder!).

You may question yourself on if you should have seen the signs earlier or if you should currently be doing more.

The time is now to start...

Podcast Guest of KevinMD: "Eating disorder myths debunked" eating disorders healthcare medicalgaslighting mental health Jun 14, 2022

“When people think of eating disorders, the image is often of an emaciated, white teenage girl in the hospital hooked up to feeding tubes. In fact, eating disorders are varied in how they present in a person, and they certainly do not ‘look’ a certain way.

Eating disorders...

I am excited to be a guest on 3 podcasts today! chronic illness chronic migraine chronic pain eating disorders healthcareprofessionals mental health migraine parenting parents psychologist Jun 03, 2022

I am excited to be a guest on 3 podcasts today covering:

Eating disorder myths (for now, check out my program, The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/opt-in)
How we feel when medications fail us
What to do when we are stuck in bed with pain

Stay...

It's World Eating Disorders Action Day. eating disorders mental health pandemic Jun 02, 2022

It's World Eating Disorders Action Day.

One thing parents need to know is they are not alone when it comes to figuring out eating disorder treatment. I’m here to help.

Check out this FREE webinar on how you can become a critical force in your adolescent or...

'I'm an Eating Disorder Psychologist—These Are My 4 Tips to Help Parents' eating disorders parenting parents psychologist Mar 19, 2022

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...

scale and title: 3 eating disorder myths that health care professionals should debunk

3 eating disorder myths that health care professionals should debunk eating disorders psychologist Mar 02, 2022

Melissa Geraghty, PsyD

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 eating disorders parenting program Feb 26, 2022

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 eating disorders parenting psychologist Feb 26, 2022

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. eating disorders parenting program psychologist Feb 26, 2022

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! eating disorders mental health parents psychologist Feb 01, 2022

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...

Weight Culture Escapes No One. eating disorders Jan 01, 2019

Weight Culture Escapes No One.

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...

Weight Culture Escapes No One.

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