Within the eating disorder treatment community, we often state that, “eating disorders do not discriminate.” This is true in so far as eating disorders impact people of all races, genders, ages, sizes and socioeconomic backgrounds. However, this statement can be misleading. While eating disorders can impact [...]
In honor of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness "Not One More" weekend, learn what "not one more" means to Reasons.
Valentine’s Day often centers around how we express our love for others. From our perspective, this approach misses a critical step: self-love. Self-love provides a foundation from which all other love can bloom. Without self-love, we often give more to others than to ourselves. This dynamic [...]
“There simply is no pill that can replace human connection. There is no pharmacy that can fill the need for compassionate interaction with others…the answer to human suffering is both within us and between us.” This premise from MISS Foundation founder and bereavement specialist, Dr. Joanne [...]
The eating disorder recovery community is not playing around when it comes to the New Year’s resolutions. Fast and furious, professionals and recovered folks alike, we rally together to take a stand against the onslaught of diet ads and fitness fantasies. We will say it louder [...]
Let’s be real. 2020 was tough. By many accounts, the past year has been one of the most challenging on record. A pandemic. A national reckoning on social and racial justice. Social distancing. Rampant wildfires. Lockdowns. A financial crisis. Isolation from family and friends. The list [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? For some, the holiday season represents one of the most joyful times of the year. Others look upon the season with anxiety or even dread. Undoubtedly, sentiments surrounding the December holidays range anywhere from merry [...]
At Reasons, we see food as medicine. Naturally, meals and snacks are critical components to eating disorder treatment. Additionally, learning to cook and nourish yourself through food you’ve made can provide wonderful new avenues to explore on the road to recovery. As you start to explore [...]
With an undefended heart, we can fall in love with life over and over every day. We can become children of wonder, grateful to be walking on earth, grateful to belong with each other and to all of creation. We can find our true refuge in [...]
“This country has not seen and probably will never know the true level of sacrifice of our veterans.” – Thomas M. Smith Those who serve in the military do more for our country than most of us will ever fully comprehend. Veterans Day offers an opportunity [...]
