Understanding Pica
Posted on: March 30th, 2017
In recent years the major eating disorders — anorexia, bulimia and binge eating have entered the mainstream to some degree and many have a basic understanding of what they are, but unfortunately some of the less common eating disorders such as Pica… Continue reading
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Posted on: March 10th, 2017
It was encouraging to see Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb 26 – Mar 4) celebrated on a grand scale this year. Seventy iconic landmarks across the country, including the Empire State Building and Los Angeles International Airport’s pylons, were lit up with… Continue reading
Eating Disorders Finally Recognized in Legislation
Posted on: January 31st, 2017
Eating disorder advocacy, prevention and treatment groups scored a significant victory in recent weeks. Just before President Obama left office he signed the 21st Century Act which for the first time recognized eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder in… Continue reading
Balancing Joy and Grief During the Holidays
Posted on: December 27th, 2016
For many, the holidays and the coming New Year are an emotionally charged time of year. All the shopping, cooking and traveling pull us from the comfort of everyday routines and feelings rush in. Thoughts inevitably turn to holiday traditions and family… Continue reading
The Dangers of Perfectionism
Posted on: December 5th, 2016
There’s no doubt that working hard is beneficial to one’s life. Being diligent, exercising self-discipline and setting high performance standards helps us excel. However, this implies that striving for perfection should be the goal, when in fact perfectionism sets us up for… Continue reading
