Using Biofeedback to Treat Eating Disorders
09/22/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
What is biofeedback? Biofeedback is a tool used to practice self-regulation and can help improve anxiety, stress, sleep, mood, and
Author: jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders
09/06/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating disorders are complex illnesses. Diverse and multifaceted, they are associated with biological, psychological, and social factors that themselves are
The Benefits of Seeking Eating Disorder Treatment in the Fall
08/22/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
If you are thinking about postponing eating disorder treatment until after the holidays, consider some of the benefits of reaching
Night Eating Syndrome: The Eating Disorder We Need to Talk About
08/19/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Raise your hand if you struggle with grazing, nibbling, snacking, or binge eating at night, in between dinner and bedtime.
All the Things Your Body is Telling You About Your Movement Needs
08/17/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Disclaimer: Discussing movement in eating disorder recovery can be difficult because there is so much nuance in one’s relationship with
Four Ways Trauma Care Informs Eating Disorder Treatment
08/15/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
*CW: Mentions of Trauma* Eating disorder treatment experts know unequivocally that trauma and PTSD are important contributing factors in
Laying the Foundation for Progress
08/05/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
It is part of being an activist or an advocate, that you tend to focus on the problems that still
Grocery Shopping in Eating Disorder Recovery
08/02/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
It’s been a few weeks since you’ve completed treatment. You have learned coping strategies to manage eating disorder impulses and
How to Create a Positive Online Environment to Help People Recovering from Eating Disorders
07/27/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Could we imagine scrolling through our social media feeds to see that body diversity is honored and was a space
The Jewish Community, Food, and Eating Disorders
07/25/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The prevalence of eating disorders, like Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, is on the rise, and they are not discriminating
Being Non-Binary in Recovery
07/14/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
When I first came to terms with needing help for a life-threatening eating disorder, I had no idea I would
A Quick Guide to Orthorexia Nervosa
07/08/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Although Orthorexia Nervosa is not included as a standalone disorder in the DSM-V, it’s recognized by most in the psychiatric
Navigating the Pressures of Swimsuit Season
07/01/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Swimsuit season. Beach body. Bikini ready. The terms are thrown around casually every summer. In regular conversation, on social media,
Food and Culture: LGBTQ+ Clients of Latinx Backgrounds
06/29/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Cultural and family values impact the relationships we have with food and with our bodies. Specifically, within Latinx cultures, food
3 Things Every Medical Professional Should Know about Eating Disorders
06/23/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
You’ve Seen Eating Disorder Patients Before, Even If You Don’t Think You Have. In fact, you may have seen it
What is Pica Disorder?
06/21/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The word “pica” is Latin for magpie—a bird known for eating almost anything. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
The Vital Importance of Gender-Informed Care
06/16/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Gender-informed care is close to my heart. When working with clients with an eating disorder, a gender-informed lens is necessary,
The Power of Gender Inclusive Pronouns
06/07/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
It’s Pride Month and at Walden Behavioral Care, our pride is in our ability to connect from one heart to
Eating Disorders Don’t Take A Summer Vacation
05/31/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
For many, summertime means vacations, long, warm days, and a much-appreciated break from school or work. It is a season
10 Tips to Reduce Stress
05/20/2022 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The COVID-19 pandemic added stress to our lives, which affects not only our mental health, but physical health and emotional