5 Tips for Talking to Your Teen About Starting Therapy
Talking to your teen about therapy can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can make the conversation supportive and empowering. This blog offers five practical tips to help you introduce therapy in a way that builds trust, reduces stigma, and encourages your teen to feel open to support.
The Emotional Toll of Being an Eating Disorder Clinician
Burnout in eating disorder treatment isn’t just about the emotional toll—it’s fueled by a toxic culture of competition, gatekeeping, and systemic pressures that leave clinicians overworked and isolated. By shifting from scarcity to collaboration, we can build a field that prioritizes ethical care, community support, and sustainable well-being for both providers and clients.
How to Stop Glamorizing Eating Disorders in the Media
The media often glamorizes eating disorders through sensationalized storytelling, harmful stereotypes, and a narrow focus on physical appearance, distorting public understanding and trivializing these serious illnesses. This blog explores how shifting narratives toward nuance, inclusivity, and systemic awareness can foster more accurate and compassionate portrayals that promote real awareness and change.