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Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day is Wednesday, November 11th. Our veterans’ contributions and sacrifices in both defending our country and protecting our democracy is immeasurable. Check out this brief article from Military.com for practical tips on how to offer gratitude for veterans’ services:…

Eating During the Holidays

Holidays can present unique challenges for those with eating disorders from food choices (e.g., what & how much to eat) to how to refrain from undesirable behaviors like binge eating. Here are a few effective skills: a) make a specific…

Now is the Time

Now’s the time to focus on your mental health. Whether you’re on winter break from school and looking for additional support. Or you’re working from home and finally have flexibility in your schedule. Your emotional health deserves to be a…

Positive Body Image Workbook

My deepest gratitude and appreciation to my esteemed colleagues and friends (Drs. Tracy Tylka and Casey Judge) who joined in this venture to create The Positive Body Image Workbook: A Clinical and Self-Improvement Guide. Our collective vision was to combine…

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

#DidYouKnow that eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, size, gender, race, sexuality, ability, or socioeconomic status? Learn more and join @neda’s movement to ensure ‘Every Body Has a Seat at the Table’ this #NEDAwareness Week (2/22 – 2/28/21).…

Body Appreciation

Did you know that our brains have between 50,000–70,000 thoughts, our lungs breathe 23,000 times, and our hearts beat around 115,000 times daily? Moving toward positive body image includes intentional efforts like body appreciation. We can practice body appreciation by…