eating disorder recovery

Navigating the Abstinence Violation Effect in Eating Disorder Recovery

Navigating the Abstinence Violation Effect in Eating Disorder Recovery

In our latest blog, we delve into a common yet often misunderstood phenomenon known as the abstinence violation effect (AVE) and its impact on individuals in eating disorder recovery. Explore how a perceived lapse or violation of self-imposed rules can trigger intense negative emotions and potentially derail progress. Discover strategies for recognizing and managing the AVE to promote resilience and sustainable recovery.

Embracing Sweet Liberation: How Candy Salad is Breaking Boundaries with Food Rules

Embracing Sweet Liberation: How Candy Salad is Breaking Boundaries with Food Rules

Discover how Candy Salad is breaking down societal expectations and beliefs about 'healthy' eating! Click here to learn more about how Candy Salad encourages us to tap into sweetness and indulge without feeling guilt.

EMDR & Eating Disorders

EMDR & Eating Disorders

Did you know that many individuals have found EMDR therapy to be an effective and beneficial treatment option for those in eating disorder recovery? If you are interested in learning more about this approach, we invite you to visit our blog where you can delve into the details.

Healing Through EMDR: A Path to Recovery for Eating Disorders in Philadelphia

Healing Through EMDR: A Path to Recovery for Eating Disorders in Philadelphia

Are you curious to see if EMDR therapy can be beneficial for addressing your struggles with an eating disorder or negative body image? Explore our latest blog post for valuable insights and information on how EMDR may offer support in navigating these challenges.

10 Eating Disorder Recovery Tips If Your Just Starting Out (Or In Long-Term Recovery!)

10 Eating Disorder Recovery Tips If Your Just Starting Out (Or In Long-Term Recovery!)

Recovery, while different for everyone, often encompasses physical, emotional, and psychological liberation from the restrictive grip of disordered thoughts, belief systems and behaviors. Though the road to eating disorder recovery may be challenging, the transformative power it holds is immeasurable. With time, commitment, and unwavering support, individuals can emerge from the depths of their eating disorder to find a newfound sense of freedom, self-acceptance, and healing.

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month

Just because you are struggling with your mental health, doesn’t mean you aren’t deserving of love, support, or connection. Nor does it mean you have been less value. And that specifically is also what this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 focuses on! The year’s Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on #MoreThanEnough.

3 Tools to Reclaim Your Body Image In The Spring

3 Tools to Reclaim Your Body Image In The Spring

It’s such a colorful time of year in Philadelphia when the weather begins to warm. More people frolicking out and about on the historic, cobblestone streets. But you wonder why you aren’t experiencing the same sense of excitement and joy as it seems your fellow Philadelphians. All you can find yourself thinking about as you travel the Center City streets is how uncomfortable you feel in your body. You find yourself worried that others are judging the way your body looks in your newly purchased spring attire. You want so badly to feel happy in the changing of the seasons, but you can’t. You dread the warmer weather and the body shame it brings.