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Weight Stigma: What is it and what can we do to address it?

Weight Stigma

Going Back to School for Athletes

Athletes, Student Life

Pressure Going back to school can be very difficult for student-athletes surrounded by the heightened pressure. We feel as if there is some hierarchical standard attached to our identity along with our physical appearance. We are constantly…

The Body Project, Help Prevent Eating Disorders in Your Community

Body Image, Special Topics

2019 was an important year for me! It marked my 10th year in recovery from an eating disorder, and it was the year that I discovered the Body Project. At that time, I was in my 8th year as a high school counselor. Over the years, I have worked…

Transitioning to College with an Eating Disorder: Are You Ready?

Student Life

It is that familiar time of year when many of my young adult patients are returning from their summer eating disorder treatment. They find that in working with their discharge planner, they are now faced with the choice to either go back to…

Recovery Tips to Include in Your School Backpack

Recovery, Student Life

It’s August! Excited to return to school? Dreading returning to school? Maybe a little of both? For some, returning to school is exciting while connecting with friends, catching up on events that happened over the summer break, and sharing…

Campus Warriors: A Faculty Advisor’s Perspective

Special Topics, Student Life

As a faculty member at Rogers State University, I always look forward to the fall semester. It’s fun to meet new students and see returning students who are refreshed and ready to continue their educational journey. During the first week…

Navigating College in Recovery

Recovery, Student Life

College is an exciting time, but many of the things that make it feel so exciting (independence, social life, lots of class options, etc) can also make it feel stressful and daunting at times. When I started college, I was overwhelmed with the…

As a Mother of Two Kids with Eating Disorders, Here’s How I Ease the Transition Back to School for Them

Parents & Caregivers, Student Life

After summer, fall is perhaps the second-most challenging time of year for children with eating disorders. Going back to school brings a host of uncertainties and challenges that can be dysregulating for children, teens and even college-age…

Nuestra Niñez

BIPOC

This blog contains mentions of food to help illustrate specific experiences of the author. Some individuals experiencing eating disorders may have a hard time reading this. Please check in with yourself before reading this and if you need support,…

Tips for Managing Eating Disorder Recovery in the Summer

Recovery

Summer is typically a season where sunny vacations, time with friends and family, and barbecues, festivals, carnivals, and pool parties seem to be the regular occurrence. For most people, it is a time to celebrate and relax. But for those…

Reminders for a Strong Summer in Recovery

Recovery

In my head, summer equals one thing… swimsuits. “Do I need new ones this year? I love all the fun, neon colors! What size am I? Let alone am I the same sized bottoms as I am tops?” and lastly, but most strongly in my head, “Will I…

Coping With Summer Eating Disorder Triggers

Recovery

Summer is here, we finally made it! The sun is out, temperatures are high, and many beach days are ahead. For most, this is the best time of the year. However, summertime often brings many challenges and triggers for those in Eating Disorder…

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