It’s that time of year again when people start looking at their lives and thinking about what they want to improve. We’ve all heard someone say, “New year, new me.” Something about the start of a new year gives people hope of a fresh start. Year after year people make resolutions focused on physical changes such as cutting out sugar, losing weight, and exercising more. So why do only 8% of people stick to their resolutions?
Read MoreRinging Body Neutrality Into the New Year
Body positivity was created to address the way body image influences mental health and overall well-being. However, there are a few problems with body positivity. According to Psychologist Susan Albers, Psy.D., “body positivity is a subset of toxic positivity. Some feel that it blames people for how they feel based on their mindset. It can also push people into trying to feel something that they don’t.” Although the intentions behind body positivity is admirable, unconditionally loving one’s body can seem unrealistic, because many people report being unhappy about themselves. Another criticism of body positivity is that it can be non-inclusive to people of color, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Body images that are often portrayed in body-positive messages still conform to a specific beauty ideal.
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Ozempic
Everything you need to know about Ozempic and eating disorders. People are always looking up quick, easy ways to lose weight. One popular solution to weight loss is misusing appetite suppressants, known as weight loss pills. However, people are beginning to use diabetic medications for weight loss when they are not even diabetic. A diabetic medication that has been buzzing around the Internet lately is called Ozempic.
Read MoreBack to School: 3 Creative Lunch Ideas
It is that time of year again…back to school. If your littles get burnt out on the normal turkey sandwich routine I am sharing three creative lunches for back to school and how I build my child’s lunch box.
Read MoreLongstanding Eating Disorder Case Consultation Group Registration Now Open
LED Case Consultation - Ethics & Treatment of Longstanding Eating Disorders, Dallas Nutritional Counseling & Angela Harris Counseling professional consultation and supervision for severe and enduring eating disorders
Read MoreCasey Bonano Has Been Selected to Present at the National iaedp Symposium
Congratulations to our owner Casey Bonano RD, LD, CEDS-C for being selected to present at the national iaedp Symposium this coming spring in Baltimore, Maryland.
Read MoreLauren Heidenreich has Earned her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Credential
Lauren Heidenreich RD, LD, CEDS on earning her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credential through iaedp (the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals).
Read MoreMcKayla Mazziotti has Earned her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Credential
McKayla Mazziotti MS, RD, LD, CEDS on earning her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist credential through iaedp (the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals).
Read MoreParent Workshop - Save on Registration before September 17th
Eating disorders impact the entire family system, and while so much of the treatment process is focused on the client, the caregivers tend to struggle at home with minimal support. Join Dallas Nutritional Counseling for a two-hour parent workshop, where we will bridge the gap between what the client needs and what the family needs. In this workshop you will gain a deeper understanding of the vital role you play in the recovery process, connect with other families going through the recovery process, and feel more confident in supporting your loved one. We will also be joined by Hila Eyal whose daughter struggled with an eating disorder and now is in recovery. Hila will share their family story of how they navigated the recovery process at the beginning, in the middle, and now ongoing.
Read MoreEarly Bird Pricing Happening Now Parent Workshop - The Caregiver's Place in Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating disorders impact the entire family system, and while so much of the treatment process is focused on the client, the caregivers tend to struggle at home with minimal support. Join Dallas Nutritional Counseling for a two-hour parent workshop, where we will bridge the gap between what the client needs and what the family needs. In this workshop you will gain a deeper understanding of the vital role you play in the recovery process, connect with other families going through the recovery process, and feel more confident in supporting your loved one. We will also be joined by Hila Eyal whose daughter struggled with an eating disorder and now is in recovery. Hila will share their family story of how they navigated the recovery process at the beginning, in the middle, and now ongoing.
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