Dr Amy Harrison explains the link between Austism Spectrum Disorder and eating disorders. We look at the similarities, differences, and why and how ED treatment should be adapted for people with ASD.
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Could your eating disorder be masking the signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Eating Disorders, Mental Health May 12, 2022
Try at home: 3 gentle yoga poses to support your eating disorder recovery
Eating Disorders, Mental Health Mar 23, 2022
Dr Natalie Chua shares 3 gentle yoga poses to help you feel calm, soothed, and energised.
Embodied yoga practice – what is it, and how can it help to support your eating disorder recovery?
Eating Disorders, Therapy Feb 18, 2022
Jacqui Finnigan explains how embodied yoga practice can support recovery from an eating disorder, by offering a gentle way of starting to connect with and trust your body again.
As part of your eating disorder recovery, your practitioner may have eliminated or reduced the exercise you can do. This makes it hard to know you can restart. Learn when and to reintroduce exercise in this blog.
Eating disorder recovery: real life stories
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Mar 01, 2021
Learn what eating disorder recovery looks and feels like in the words of two of our past clients, Rose and Sam.
Your eating disorder recovery: the hardest thing you’ll ever do
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Therapy Feb 17, 2021
The journey towards recovery from an eating disorder is often a hard one. Here’s our advice on making that journey.
1 in 50 people have an eating disorder but they are widely misunderstood. This blog debunks 6 common misconceptions about eating disorders.
Why Lockdown Weight Gain is No Bad Thing
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Jun 16, 2020
Have you noticed the extraordinary number of lockdown weight gain memes on social media since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Weight gain is inevitable for many of us during this period of uncertainty. We have been told to social distance, to stay at home – in some ways we have gone into a sort[…]
Transitioning from Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Services during COVID 19
Children's Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy May 12, 2020
Transitioning from Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Services to Adult Eating Disorder Services is known to be a challenging time for both patients and their families. But now, with the social distancing measures in place due to COVID 19, patients and their families are facing increased pressure, at home, under ‘lockdown’. Our clinical practice continues,[…]
Emotional Eating and Binge Eating: Is there a Difference?
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Mar 09, 2020
I want to talk to you about food. “Food, Glorious Food!” Or is it? Food is a source of vital nourishment and can be enjoyed for comfort and for pleasure, but sometimes unhealthy relationships develop with food, for example with eating disorders, such as binge eating. Binge Eating is a type of eating disorder which[…]
Ten Expert Tips for Coping with Difficult Relatives at Christmas
Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Dec 13, 2019
Difficult relatives at Christmas can really take the shine off the festive season – if you let them. Let’s be honest, we all have that one relation who is really good at pushing all the wrong buttons. Whether they are over-bearing and controlling, overly-critical and self-righteous, or confrontational and challenging, I expect you can easily[…]
[Read Transcript] Hi there. It’s Dr Courtney Raspin, and it is almost Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday, even after 20 years here in London. I always look forward to Turkey Day (we call it Turkey Day in our house). It’s the only holiday that is all about stepping back, giving thanks, being with your[…]
