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Staff Spotlight, Sydney Engberg – The Emily Program
Tell us about yourself! My name is Sydney Engberg (she/her) and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), MS, LD, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), at The Emily Program’s […]
Staff Spotlight, Parkavi Chellappa – The Emily Program
Tell us about yourself! I am Parkavi Chellappa (she/her), MD, the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services in North Carolina. I have been with The Emily Program […]
Staff Spotlight, Chris Herdegen – The Emily Program
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How to Support LGBTQIA+ Individuals with Eating Disorders
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and sexual and gender diversity. Members of the community and allies unite in pride and solidarity to […]
A Letter to LGBTQIA+ Clients: Recovery is for You
This blog was written by a Behavioral Health Specialist at our St. Louis Park, MN treatment center for adults and adolescents. I want to take a moment to […]
Is It Bad To Reward Yourself With Food? Here’s What Therapists Say
There’s a reason why “little treat” culture is so popular; it’s completely natural to be motivated by a reward waiting for you on the other side of something […]
Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder?: News Bites
1) Have you heard about the ANGI? Here’s their latest: The Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative (ANGI) will be coming to a close in the following months and we […]
Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder?: Fitness at Every Size
Did you hear about The University of Washington’s advice for prospective cheerleaders? The infographic, published last week by the university, suggested that coeds show up for tryouts with […]
Calista Flockhart Calls Anorexia Rumors 'Intense' And 'Unfair'
“I was an easy target,” the “Ally McBeal” star told The New York Times. Source link
Why Is Everyone a Nutrition Expert?
If you’re recovering from an eating disorder, sometimes scrolling through social media can be a recipe for disaster. I’ve noticed recently that my Facebook feed is filled with […]
I’ve Studied Body Image For 25 Years. Here’s What Boys Don’t Know How To Tell You.
I always worried about my daughter. Would she grow up feeling happy in her body? I vowed that she would learn that brains were more valuable than boobs […]