A Journey Through Eating Disorders Support & Recovery

What Eating Disorder Treatment Centers Look for in Therapists

Working in an eating disorder treatment center is a unique and meaningful path for therapists. It's a setting where clinical skill and teamwork converge in a fast-paced and often unpredictable environment. While every treatment center may have its own nuances, there are several key qualities that hiring teams consistently seek in therapists to support the complex needs of individuals struggling…
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July 07, 2025
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Fitness Trackers and Eating Disorders

In today’s digital world, fitness trackers have become increasingly popular tools for individuals looking to monitor their physical health. These devices track steps, calories burned, heart rate, and even sleep patterns, offering insights into one’s daily activity. While many people use fitness trackers as motivational tools, for individuals struggling with eating disorders, they can sometimes exacerbate their issues, further complicating…
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June 26, 2025
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Malnutrition & Food Restriction: The Health Risks of Eating Disorders

Food restriction related to eating disorders like, anorexia nervosa and ARFID, can lead to malnutrition. Malnutrition can cause serious, whole-body complications impacting every organ in the body--from brain fog and brittle bones to cardiac issues and hormone changes. This guide can help you better understand the health risks related to malnutrition, supporting recovery. Malnutrition, Food Restriction, & Eating Disorders Food…
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June 23, 2025
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Body Image & Society: How External Pressures Fuel Internal Struggles

Society’s obsession with body shape, size, and “ideal” appearances is everywhere we look—from fitness influencers on social media to ads promoting the latest diet trend. While the pressure to conform to narrow beauty standards has existed for generations, the 24/7 digital age amplifies these messages in unprecedented ways. As a result, countless individuals of every age, gender, race, and body…
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June 12, 2025
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How to Balance Eating Disorder Treatment with Other Commitments

Seeking eating disorder treatment is a significant and courageous step toward recovery. However, many individuals face a common challenge: balancing the demands of treatment with other priorities in their lives, such as work, school, family obligations, and social activities. It’s not uncommon for people to worry that taking time for treatment might interfere with these aspects of life. The key…
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June 05, 2025
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What is Residential Eating Disorder Treatment?

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect individuals physically, emotionally, and psychologically. For those who require a higher level of care beyond outpatient or intensive outpatient programs, residential eating disorder treatment offers a structured, supportive environment designed to facilitate comprehensive healing. In this blog, we’ll explore what residential treatment is, how it works, who it’s for, and how…
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June 04, 2025
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Can Trauma Trigger an Eating Disorder? Here’s What We Know

When you or a loved one receives any diagnosis, it’s natural to wonder why. Our brains crave clear answers. But often, healthcare providers can’t always give us the clarity we want. There are so many variables and factors that contribute to our health–both physical and mental. On The Alliance’s blog, we’ve often shared how these mental health conditions develop due…
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May 31, 2025
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Endocrine Dysfunction in Anorexia Nervosa

Endocrine Abnormalities of Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa and its associated malnutrition and overexercise can cause a range of endocrinological abnormalities. Prolonged starvation impacts the entire endocrine system, impacting the body’s ability to use hormones to control its metabolism, reproduction, growth, and development. Many of these hormonal changes are adaptations to help conserve energy during periods of malnutrition, but they come…
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May 22, 2025
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5 Ways to Push Back Against Summertime “Beach Body” Pressures

It happens every year as spring turns to summer, as predictable as seasonal allergies: advertisers, marketers, and influencers will start throwing around the phrases “bikini body” and “beach body.” As we're approaching June, it’s likely you’ve already seen a decent number of social media posts, ads, articles, and more imploring you to get your body “summer-ready.” This tactic isn’t new,…
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May 19, 2025
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