Prosperity Eating Disorders and Wellness Center

05/16/2019

Working with teenagers always keeps us humble.

#Whenteensmakepensoutofyourheadshots

#lovewhatyoudo #beinspired #picturepens

05/11/2019

IgG food intolerance tests continue to mislead consumers into unnecessary dietary restrictions

IgG food intolerance tests continue to mislead consumers into unnecessary dietary restrictions

Several years ago I wrote about what was then an emerging and concerning service offered by pharmacies and endorsed by naturopaths: "Food Intolerance" testing with claims that a simple blood test

05/10/2019

Benefits of Family Therapy - https://mailchi.mp/5012fbe3a685/benefits-of-family-therapy

04/08/2019

Virginia Woolf Quotes

May you all dine well, sleep well and think well tonight.

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." - Virginia Woolf quotes from BrainyQuote.com

04/04/2019

Prosperity’s teen day treatment program (PHP) is showing significant progress in teen recovery. If you know someone struggling with an eating disorder, help is around the corner. We can make a difference. We offer PHP 5 days a week and IOP programs 3 days a week among the many treatment options available for teens and adults. Come check out all our programs at www.prosperityedwell.com or call (703)466-5150 to make an appointment.

03/21/2019

Recovery Warriors

Recovery Warriors

What to do when you feel like you "don't look the part"?

03/15/2019

Bulimia Nervosa Guide: Symptoms, Warning Signs, Causes, & Treatments

Causes, symptoms and treatment for those with bulimia. Great article.

#edrecovery, #yourlifematters

Approximately 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S. ~ National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. Written by: Dr Kim Langdon MD Reviewed by: Dr. RY Langham PhD What is Bulimia? Bulimia nervosa is a set of repetitive behaviors...

03/13/2019

Food can be fun!

03/03/2019

So honored to support Rock Recovery and work alongside some amazing women in the field.

02/08/2019

It breaks my heart to think of the many people with #BingeEatingDisorder going through their journey alone. We are creating an evening for you to connect, grow and heal with others. #edrecovery #youarenotalone

02/08/2019

You must identify the pain....feel through the pain....to heal the pain. #emdr #edrecovery #youarestrongerthanyouthink

02/06/2019

Expert care for those with eating disorders / School addition

https://mailchi.mp/78203ce6fcea/expert-care-for-those-with-eating-disorders

02/06/2019

Jenni Schaefer Facebook Live Event: Fade The Scars of Past Trauma & Start Living

Claudia Black is a pioneer in trauma work. This is worth the watch.

A Conversation With Dr. Claudia Black 866.390.5100 | www.meadowsranch.com Thursday, February 21st at 4:00p.m. Pacific / 6:00 p.m. Central Join Senior Fellows Jenni Schaefer and Claudia Black, as they have a discussion about the escalating mental health crisis with today's young adults. Be a part of....

02/05/2019

Balancing Schoolwork and Hospital Stays (for Teens)

Four Big Steps To Make The Transition to School:

How do you manage treatment and school?

SO STRESSFUL!

1. Call your school counselor. Let he/she know that the length of time away from school is unknown in can be a few weeks to months. So the plan needs to be taken seriously.

2. Schedule a meeting with the counselor, school social worker and other important staff that will help with the transition.

3. Ask for accommodations when returning back. ( extra extensions to get the work done, tutor to catch up, take out unnecessary homework assignments or quizzes)

4. Set up a meeting with the current therapist, Dietitian and school personnel to have a set plan for reentry (who will be eating with the student?

Every student finds it hard to stay on top of schoolwork sometimes. So what happens when you have to miss a lot of school? This article for teens offers tips and advice.

02/02/2019

Creating a warm space for you. #edrecovery #counseling #discoverthebestyou

02/02/2019

If you don’t believe this statement, then joy is out of reach. Sometimes we need a little help to discover it. #counselingcanhelp #bodypositive #selfworth

01/30/2019

Are Vegetarians Really Hiding an Eating Disorder?

Vegetarians and Veganism - red flags for eating disorders?

Four years ago, when Jenna* decided she needed to lose weight, she tried every diet from Atkins to Weight Watchers. When those didn't work, she became a vegetarian. "I read somewhere that most of the...

01/19/2019

F.E.A.S.T.

F.E.A.S.T.

A worthwhile read on the heritability of Eating Disorders which explores the work of Cynthia Bulik, Director of UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders. https://bit.ly/2CSA581

Key takeaways from the article...

Some researchers estimate that 2% of women and 0.3% of men are affected by Anorexia Nervosa (AN) globally.

Twin studies have established that AN is 50-50% heritable.

Another study revealed a connection between AN and a locus overlapping six genes on chromosome 12; previous research linked that same region to autoimmune disorders, including type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

There are strong correlations between AN and neuroticism, schizophrenia and various metabolic features.

ED's, like other psychiatric illnesses, are influenced by many biological pathways.

People who develop ED's commonly have traits like anxiety, perfectionism and harm avoidance.

This research demonstrates the importance of a science-based approach to treatment that is anchored in a clear understanding of the biology of these illnesses.

"We must change how every physician and therapist learns about eating disorders." —Cynthia Bulik, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

01/17/2019

R2T:89 Exercise Bulimia – Real. Raw. Truths.

#realrawtruths share how there can be too much of a good thing. Do you?

#edrecovery #bulimia

R2T:89 Exercise Bulimia Posted on May 11, 2016March 30, 2017 Real Raw TruthsPosted in Emotions & Insights, Health & Wellness, Podcast http://realrawtruths.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/R2T_Exercise-Bullemia.mp3Compulsion Can you really have too much of a good thing? Absolutely!! All things in moder...

01/17/2019

Jacquelyn, EDH Founder on her Personal Trauma and Eating Disorder

What is your story? #eatingdisorderhope has many great inspirational stories that can give you hope.

#recoveryispossible #eatingdisorderrecovery

Jacquelyn founded Eating Disorder Hope in 2005 to help those struggling with eating disorders and to share her battle and recovery from an eating disorder.

01/17/2019

We are all beautifully and wonderfully made.

01/14/2019

We are opening at 10 am.

01/13/2019

Shining a Light on Gender Identity and Eating Disorders

Please welcome Taylor Craven, RD to our team in Herndon. He specializes in the treatment of eating disorders in the LGBTQ community.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the successes and gifts of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. As this month of celebration comes to a close it is the perfect time to reflect on the next steps if we want to keep making our world a safer, more just place for L...

01/11/2019

Having a great team that cares about your full recovery is essential. Psychiatry is an important part of this team. We have a great one for you!
Please welcome Dr. Durrani to our team.

01/08/2019

Rock Recovery

Rock Recovery

The first few days of the New Year can be difficult for both individuals with current eating disorders and those recovered, because of the constant talk of resolutions dealing with diets and exercise. It’s important to give yourself grace and not get caught up in the New Year weight loss culture.

01/04/2019

Eating Disorder Hope

Eating Disorder Hope

"Relapse is treated as a “dirty word” in recovery circles, leading to the stigma that an individual that has an eating disorder relapse has failed in some way. This is utterly untrue."

Eating Disorder Relapse: Five Steps to Regroup and Resume Recovery

https://bit.ly/2AyuuRX

01/01/2019

Prosperity treats all eating disorders for all ages.
We offer group therapy for binge eating/emotional eating, anorexia, bulimia and disordered eating.
Psychiatry, individual therapy and nutrition counseling.
Day treatment for teens (php)
Intensive outpatient (3 hour groups with a meal, three nights a week with separate groups for teens and adults.
You don’t have to fight your eating disorder alone!
#edrecovery #eatingdisorders

01/01/2019

Academy for Eating Disorders

Let the diet ads begin! It’s the new year, so be prepared. If you have or have had an eating disorder, trying to lose those “5 pounds” is dangerous! #mindbodythoughts #edrecovery

"Research on the short- and long-term effects of dieting shows that it can have some pretty damaging effects, and more experts than ever are encouraging clients to quit dieting and instead make peace with food and their bodies."

12/30/2018

The gut-brain connection - Harvard Health

So many of those we work with have GI issues and all have a form of anxiety/depression. The best news is that they are both treatable.

The gut-brain connection is no joke; it can link anxiety to stomach problems and vice versa. Have you ever had a gut-wrenching experience? Do certain situations make you feel nauseous? Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? We use these expr...

12/17/2018

Shrinking Woman - Prosperity Eating Disorders and Wellness Center

What emotions does this poem bring up for you?

One of the group member’s from Art Therapy brought this video in to share with the group this week. We all found it to be incredibly moving, uplifting and inspirational in the group. When sharing this video with others outside of the center, the reactions were just as strong. One person reacted by...

12/13/2018

Barbara Kruger Inspired: Eating Disorder Awareness by Lindsey Zellner, via Behance | Prosperity | Pinterest | Barbara kruger, Art and Barbara kruger art

Praying that health teacher's curriculums stops teaching counting calories, steps and shaming "fun foods". The war on obesity has an immense negative effect on many children. #healthateverysize #preventbodyshaming #preventeatingdisorders

Barbara Kruger Inspired: Eating Disorder Awareness by Lindsey Zellner, via Behance

12/11/2018

Spirituality and Recovery: Rediscovering Meaning in Chaos - Prosperity Eating Disorders and Wellness Center

Checking in a little deeper. #eatingdisorderecovery #higherpower

Spirituality and Recovery. Eating Disorder recovery

12/10/2018

Welcome Dr. Durani to Prosperity! Top rated psychiatrist.

12/08/2018

I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. Keys of Eating Disorder Recovery - Prosperity Eating Disorders and Wellness Center

A few thoughts on what it takes to recover. #eatingdisorderrecovery #empowered #ithinkIcan

Essentials in eating disorder recovery

12/05/2018

Coming Home from Treatment - Prosperity Eating Disorders and Wellness Center

What you need to know when you are coming home from treatment.

major factor that inhibits maintained recovery is loss of support and lack of structure. Eating Disorder recovery and support

11/30/2018

Recovery Warriors

Recovery Warriors

3 Reasons eating disorders aren't just about food...

11/15/2018

Prosperity is always open unless the county government is closed. We are open today.

10/19/2018

Yes, Weight Gain Is Hard. Thankfully, We Have 8 Ways to Cope With Weight Gain For You

Yes, Weight Gain Is Hard. Thankfully, We Have 8 Ways to Cope With Weight Gain For You

As I've said, accepting your body as changes during recovery is hard. It probably won't happen overnight, and it probably won't be easy. However, there are some things that can help the process along.

10/17/2018

Recovery Warriors

Recovery Warriors

One of our most popular articles EVER... Read on to find out why!

10/04/2018

Recovery Warriors

Recovery Warriors

Dear Scale,
Hey there old friend. I bet you don’t recognize me.
I am twice the woman that you once allowed me to be.
When you were at the reigns, my hope was pretty thin,
The numbers on your face determined all my worth within.

10/01/2018

Parenting and Eating Disorders - More Love

Great resource for family members!

As a parent, what would you like to know more about?

Prosperity has a free support group for parents on the first and third Monday at 5pm.

#edrecovery

Parenting and eating disorders have a complicated relationship. Parents are never responsible for an eating disorder, and they have tremendous potential to help their children heal from an eating disorder.

09/30/2018

Especially if that someone is your self-critic!

09/24/2018

Every little bit counts. Take the risk. It is worth it!

A little restricting hurts a lot. For me, holding onto any piece of my eating disorder, no matter how small, was like leaving an ember burning after a forest fire. One tiny ember can get the entire blaze roaring again.

Is anyone willing to commit, this Monday, to doing your best to give up an Ed behavior (one that you’ve been holding onto)? Please share to help inspire others.

Please don’t post specific Ed behaviors, as I don’t want this thread trigger people. But, rather, post the pro-recovery step you plan to take! 💪❤️

Check out the link below for a blog and video about this topic, from my book, Goodbye Ed, Hello Me:

https://jennischaefer.com/blog/eating-and-body-image/dont-settle-for-mediocre-video/

Don’t settle for a mediocre version of recovery when full freedom is possible!

09/24/2018

What parents need to know about diet culture and eating disorder recovery - More Love

What have you bought into with the diet culture?

Articles and resources about eating disorders for parents

09/16/2018

Rock Recovery

Rock Recovery

No one should go through recovery alone. @RecovryWarriors suggests having an accountability partner to keep you on track. Read this article to learn more about why having that support is helpful! #support #edrecovery #nationalrecoverymonth
http://ow.ly/Ddth30lM9YH