The Lie of the Wellness Culture
When Wellness Becomes Harmful This post is written from a clinician-informed perspective and examines how wellness culture can contribute to disordered eating and eating disorder risk within systems of oppression. “Wellness” has[...]
5 Reasons Why Bipolar Awareness Day is Important
1) Misdiagnosis and the Importance of Bipolar Disorder Awareness First, bipolar disorder awareness plays a vital role in reducing misdiagnosis. Because symptoms often overlap with depression, ADHD, and anxiety, many individuals go[...]
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes Disordered
Flexibility Over Food Rules There is no denying that healthy eating is good for us. When we eat right, we can make significant improvements to our overall health and well-being. However,[...]
Health at Every Size (HAES): What It Is, Principles, and Research
Health at Every Size (HAES): a weight-neutral, weight-inclusive approach to health Over the past decade, Health at Every Size (HAES) has gained visibility and reached broader audiences. The Association for Size Diversity[...]
Disordered Eating: Signs Your Diet Could Be Harmful
Diet Culture Disordered Eating Is It More Than Just a Diet? Disordered eating often begins with dieting that feels socially acceptable within diet culture. Many people start diets to lose weight, fit[...]
EMDR Therapy in Chicago | What Happens in an EMDR Session
Understanding the EMDR Process Before You Begin If you are exploring EMDR therapy in Chicago, you may wonder what happens during a session and whether this trauma therapy approach is right for[...]