Category Archives: Eating Disorders

Everyone in the family is affected when a child has a mental illness

It’s true, a life threatening physical illness can pull us all together, while a similarly life threatening mental illness can pull us all apart. This article provides advice on how to protect your other relationships while dealing with the mental … Continue reading

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Eating disorders and our teens

As this article states, many parents simply do not want to admit that their child may have a life-threatening disease.  I can’t stress this enough! If you suspect that your child is battling an eating disorder, seek help! We offer … Continue reading

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Eating disorders are an issues for all ages

This article talks about the increase in eating diseases in young children, signs and treatements. And in our work with Center for Hope, a comprehensive eating disorder program, we have worked with some older woman (in their 5o’s and 60’s) … Continue reading

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Our teens are so vulnerable!

Not only is the research showing that teens are developing eating disorders at an alarming rate, but they are finding that these same teens are likely to have other issues including suicidal thoughts!   We must be vigilant! If you … Continue reading

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Our teens are in serious danger…

Studies are pointing to more than 500,000 teens battling eating disorders. The indication is that many of them also deal with other mental illnesses. We need to reach out and help this fragile generation! If you suspect that your teen … Continue reading

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How issues with food are hitting us from all directions

CNN has a good article about new research about eating disorders and more. We are proud of our work with the Center for Hope, a local comprehensive eating disorder program. We meet with a small group once a week and … Continue reading

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This is another honest look at one woman’s struggle with an eating disorder

So many sad stories! I appreciate this woman’s tenacity in overcoming this devastating illness and the courage and compassion it took to share her story. We are proud of our partnership with the Center for Hope. The weekly sessions we … Continue reading

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Eating disorders can affect anyone

This young lady had already overcome incredible odds, but her biggest challenge was her eating disorder. She shares how thoughtless comments and unrealistic expectations pushed her to endangering her very life. Her story is pretty revealing. Our work with horses … Continue reading

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Eating Disorders affecting teen boys

Yep, that’s right. This is not just a woman’s issue. This article talks about the increase in eating disorders in teen boys and the signs you should be aware of. Eating disorders can be life threatening. If you or someone … Continue reading

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Where do eating disorders begin?

Not all eating disorders begin in the same way. There are various triggers and differs from person to person. This article takes a look at several scenarios. Whatever the cause, eating disorders are serious and can be deadly. If you … Continue reading

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