In our final blog of our mini series looking at and understanding co-occuring disorders, we take a look at the relationship between trauma and disordered eating and why processing past trauma is essential in order to live a life free of disordered eating and PTSD symptoms. With the right support, the journey towards healing is never impossible.
Read MoreIn this blog, we focus on the intricate link between OCD and Eating Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment. Understanding how and why these disorders co-occur is crucial to achieving long lasting recovery and improved mental wellbeing.
Read MoreEating disorders and major depressive disorder (MDD) are two mental health conditions that often co-occur and interact in complex ways. Understanding the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for these disorders is crucial for providing effective care to individuals who may be struggling. In this blog, we will explore the connection between eating disorders and MDD, their common signs and symptoms, and approaches to treatment.
Read MoreGeneralised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common co-morbid condition observed in individuals with disordered eating. Understanding the signs, symptoms and treatment options is a significant step toward a holistic approach to wellness.
Read MoreIn the next series of blogs we will take a look at a number of co-morbidities including Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and PTSD, exploring the symptoms of each, how and why they may co-occur with disordered eating, and how treatment may need to be adjusted to address not only the eating disorder but the comorbidity as well.
Read MoreThis week is our final blog in our Psychotherapy mini-series, we hope you’ve found it useful! Remember to revisit these tips and tricks regularly as they are valid all year round, not just at Summer! This week we are looking at boundaries and how to navigate them in recovery…
Read MoreThis week, in our mini blog series, our Psychotherapist Lauren Aron explores the theme of shame and what you can do to help validate your emotions, foster self-compassion and overcome feelings of shame…
Read MoreWelcome back to our mini series of blogs brought to you by our Psychotherapist Lauren Aron. This week we are looking at how we can help calm ourselves in moments of anxiety...read on for techniques and strategies to help you find peace in a fast-paced world...
Read MoreThis summer we are running a mini series of short blogs to bring you some top tips and tricks on looking after your mental wellbeing during recovery, from our Psychotherapist Lauren Aron. We will be posting a mini-blog each week for the next month so make sure you come back weekly for your next installment!
To kick off, we are looking at body positivity. Here are some helpful strategies to help you focus on your own unique qualities by pushing those negative thoughts aside and reminding yourself to be kind and compassionate to yourself. Remember to talk to yourself as you would talk to a friend, it’s a marathon not a sprint! :)
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