As winter sets in, shorter days and colder temperatures can pose unique difficulties for individuals managing eating disorders (EDs). These environmental changes affect mental and physical well-being, making it important to understand how the season influences ED symptoms and adopt effective strategies for maintaining recovery. Seasonal Changes and Their Impact on Eating Disorders Reduced Sunlight … Read More
The holiday season brings joy and togetherness, but for someone recovering from an eating disorder, gatherings can also feel stressful. As a supportive friend or family member, you can play a positive role by fostering a compassionate and understanding environment. Here are some ways to help your loved one navigate holiday events with ease and … Read More
Halloween can be a tricky time for individuals in recovery from an eating disorder. With candy-filled celebrations, social pressures, and the challenge of picking out a costume, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But Halloween can still be an enjoyable experience while maintaining your recovery. Here are some helpful strategies for managing potential eating disorder triggers … Read More
Open and honest communication is crucial when you’re in recovery from an eating disorder. Whether you’re returning to school, work, or social settings, expressing your needs can help ensure the support you require. Here are some tips for approaching teachers, employers, and peers, so your recovery journey is respected and understood. Communicating with Teachers: A … Read More
Written by Kelly Kelley & Molly Reid This time of year we are bombarded with ads and incentives around beauty, fitness, wellness, self-care, overall health, and personal growth essentials to try in 2023. Has Diet Culture convinced you to put “weight loss” on the top of your Wellness Plan? If constantly attempting to manipulate your … Read More
Eating disorders do not discriminate. People of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds are on their own personal eating disorder recovery journey. If you are one of their friends or loved ones, it is understandable that you might have questions as to how to best support them when around food. While there are many different ways … Read More
Since 2013, McCallum Place has collected in-house data to investigate treatment effectiveness, allowing us to better understand eating disorder pathology and improve treatment outcomes. Another name for this process is measurement-based care, which is defined as using client data collected throughout treatment to inform clinical care. While data collection results help determine our specific program … Read More
Integrating fitness into eating disorder treatment continues to be thought-provoking and intriguing to both patients and providers. Many patients, families, and outpatient treatment partners have labeled the movement component “the missing piece” to recovery. We have found that patients of all shapes, sizes, identities, and abilities express the desire and need to address their relationship … Read More
May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma that so many experience. Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness every year. This month, McCallum Place joins the national movement to raise awareness of the impact it … Read More
Have you ever wondered how much you should weigh? Of course you have. We all have. Now, let’s reword that question. Have you ever wondered what an appropriate weight is for you, right now, at this point in your life? Can you see the nuance between the two questions? The first question includes the word … Read More
Read about how our clients continue to show improvement after discharging from our facility.
