Eating Disorders and Overcoming Failure to Launch Syndrome

Eating Disorders Failure to Launch

Are you concerned that your young adult child may be suffering from an eating disorder? Although the majority of individuals battling eating disorders are female, between 5 and 15% are male, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. If your daughter or son appears to have disordered eating patterns or body…

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Eating Mindfully – Practical Steps for Mindful Eating

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Mindful Eating is a state of being in the PRESENT moment while eating a meal or snack in front of you. It requires immense focus/attention to sensations of the body, thus learning to fully trust the body to guide you to what you need for a full nourishing experience.  Mindful Eating is so beneficial because the noise of the judgmental mind…

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Challenging Feelings of Hopelessness When Fighting an Eating Disorder

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As a licensed therapist, I have worked with many clients who struggle with their eating, and many times I see them feel very hopeless. Food is something that we have to face daily, and unlike many behaviors in our lives, we obviously cannot give up eating. We have to work on a balanced and healthy…

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Coping Effectively with Anxiety & Depression Over the Holidays (webinar)

When The Holidays Are Triggering Optimum Performance Institute invites you to this important, free webinar on coping effectively with anxiety, depression, and eating disorder issues over the holidays.  This event will be co-facilitated by psychiatrist Robert “Dr. Bob” Fischer, M.D. and  April E. House, MA, MFT, Therapist and Eating Disorder Specialist, and moderated by Debbie…

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