Beyond the Stereotype With the rising prevalence of eating disorders, every mental health professional will eventually sit across from a client who opens up about their struggles with food and body image. This brave disclosure might happen during an initial intake, or it might come months or years into an established therapeutic relationship. Because eating disorders are often hidden in shame and secrecy, sharing takes tremendous courage. Given this reality, mental health providers must...

Eating disorder recovery is hard work. As we also know, the holidays can be filled with joy as well as stress and struggle. The holiday...