Not One More – Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022
Not One More life lost to an eating disorder; this is our hope for the future and what Reasons is committed to strive for. Change happens when we have the hard conversation, collaborate together and take action. Reasons is honored for the opportunity to collaborate with the National Alliance for [...]
Compliments That Count
“People don’t usually compliment your character.” – Taylor Swift When you think of a compliment, what are the first phrases that come to mind? For many of us, the compliments we typically hear sound something like: That outfit looks great on you! I love your hair. Have you lost weight? [...]
Considering the Crossover of Eating Disorders and ADHD
October is ADHD Awareness Month, a perfect time to explore the intersection of ADHD and eating disorders. What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition of self-regulation that has a profound impact on executive functioning. ADHD is a form of neurodiversity, along with other conditions like [...]
Perfectionism and Eating Disorders
Perfectionism is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as “refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.” From a psychological perspective, Wikipedia defines perfectionism as “a broad personality style characterized by a person’s concern with striving for flawlessness and perfection… accompanied by critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others’ evaluations.” While [...]