Blog posts covering topics related to healing from eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and more.
5 tips for facing fear foods in eating disorder recovery
Part of the journey towards recovery from a restrictive eating disorder is overcoming food fears. An individual affected by an eating disorder often views food from a distorted lens (the eating disorder lens) which labels foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad. An individual affected by an eating disorder may have a long list of foods that they feel fearful of eating. Facing food fears is an incredibly important part of recovery because it supports the individual to begin to normalize their relationship with food.
For recovered Dietitians working in the eating disorder field
The following article is a summary of qualitative perspectives of providers with lived experience and of their patients. The article starts with a summary of my own perspective as a Dietitian in the field of eating disorder care with lived experience. I hope that by reading this article, you leave feeling inspired and knowing that you are appreciated, valuable and needed within the eating disorder field. I also hope that you leave with key take away messages in terms of how to thoughtfully approach your practice as a Dietitian with lived experience in a way that best supports the clients that you work with.
What to expect during your first visit with an eating disorder Dietitian
You may be wondering what your first appointment with a Dietitian might be like. I am hopeful that this post will answer some of your questions so that you may be able to feel more at ease prior to attending your first session.