By Hannah Waspi, M.S., RD, LDN, and Erin Seymour, M.S., RD, LDN Returning to school can be fun and exciting. It can also bring potential challenges to your recovery from an eating disorder. First things first: Make sure you have set up appointments with your treatment team as they’ll help ease the transition back into your school schedule. Second, you might consider potential barriers that could keep you … Read More
When someone you love is battling an eating disorder, the effects of the disorder can have an impact on everyone in the family. It can be hard to know how to support someone who is going through treatment for an eating disorder, because these illnesses are often misunderstood and are still highly stigmatized. But you … Read More
Menu: Salmon Teriyaki with Edamame and Rice Salad Ingredients: 4-ounce salmon fillet 1 cup edamame and rice salad 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic teriyaki sauce 1 cup broccoli rabe/rapini Edamame and Rice Salad Servings: 18 (1/2 cup = 1 starch, 1 protein, 1 fat) Ingredients: 6 cups cooked brown rice (made ahead, cold) 3 cups cooked soybeans … Read More
From the Perspective of an Ally* Over the past 1.5 years, I have had the great privilege of serving as the primary therapist for most Carolina House clients at The Estate, our six-bed, gender-inclusive residence. To say it has been a process of growth and learning would be an understatement. After all, I am a … Read More
It’s Pride Month. This is the month when we celebrate who we are. This is the month when we remember the courageous, beautiful, fed-up people who took to the streets to defend themselves against police brutality. This is the month when we celebrate what it means to be ourselves, what it means to be able … Read More
Pride Month 2019 By Emmy Johnson, It’s Pride Month. This is the month when we celebrate who we are. This is the month when we remember the courageous, beautiful, fed-up people who took to the streets to defend themselves against police brutality. This is the month when we celebrate what it means to be … Read More
Happy May everyone! Summer is COMING! (Insert Game of Thrones theme music) May is here and the sun is shining, but the sunny month does not mean life is all sunshine. Anxiety, ED, relationships – LIFE is still happening. And that’s okay. Our beloved Trisha Scott is here to remind us of some great tips … Read More
Hi, All! Stephanie F. here (there are two of us, you know) to talk with you a bit about alcohol use and eating disorders. While many people think of Spring Break, New Year’s Eve, and football games when they think of alcohol consumption, more than 50% of individuals who struggle with eating disorders also abuse … Read More
We recently celebrated National Stress Awareness Day (as if we all weren’t already aware of our stress!). Seriously, though, it is important to shine a light on the increasing amount of stress that plagues many of us on a regular basis. In addition to the conflicts that can come up when we’re fighting an eating … Read More
Ingredients ¾ cup diced tomatoes (if in season, otherwise replace veg) ½ cup cucumbers, diced 1 cup chopped lettuce ¼ cup hummus 2 oz chicken 1 tbsp feta cheese 2 kalamata olives 1 tbsp vinaigrette 1 pita (¾ of one pp, evoo, salted, grilled, quartered) 1 lemon wedge Directions Toss cucumbers and tomatoes with … Read More
