Recipes to Savor This Summer
Summer offers us a unique opportunity to enjoy the season’s harvest. Fresh fruits and vegetables abound throughout the summertime. Why not make use of nature’s gifts? Our staff rounded up a few family and personal favorite recipes that taste like [...]
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
July is “Minority Mental Health Awareness Month,” an observance intended to shed light on mental health issues relevant to non-white populations. We’d like to leverage this observance as an opportunity to shed light on two things: the problematic word “minority” [...]
The Importance of Intersectionality in Trauma-Informed Care
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. This year, PTSD Awareness Month falls on the heels of an incredibly trying time. We’ve all endured a pandemic. As we touched on in a recent blog post, many people are [...]
Men, Eating Disorders and Representation
In June, Men’s Health Month offers a unique opportunity to highlight health and wellness considerations related to men. Conditions like heart disease, prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and stroke are common topics during this month. Eating disorders and body image, on [...]
8 Ways Eating Disorder Clinicians Can Create a Safer Space for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Reasons Eating Disorder Center puts a strong emphasis on creating an eating disorder treatment environment that feels safe, inclusive and effective for all. We are passionate about and committed to creating access to treatment for marginalized communities. With that in [...]
5 Questions Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Folks Can Consider Asking Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
Reasons Eating Disorder Center puts a strong emphasis on creating an eating disorder treatment environment that feels safe, inclusive and effective for all. We are passionate about and committed to creating access to treatment for marginalized communities. With that in [...]
In Anticipation of a Post-Pandemic Existence: Am I Excited or Am I Anxious?
As of mid-April 2021, more than 23 million vaccines have been administered in California and the state’s Covid-19 positivity rate was 1.5%. Currently, California’s 1.5% positivity rate is not only at its lowest since the pandemic began; it’s also the [...]
Bodies: No Edits Necessary
When apps like Instagram first released photo editing filters in 2011, they seemed relatively harmless. Boost the vibrancy in a sunset photo. Neutralize some unnatural lighting. Create a sense of drama. Tap into a retro vibe. But soon, the platform [...]
Q&A with Lisa Arroyas, RD, CEDRD-S
At Reasons, we believe food is medicine. Nutrition and dietetics play a critical role in effective eating disorder treatment and are essential tools on the path to eating disorder recovery. Reasons, and our patients, are fortunate to benefit from the [...]
6 Celebrations of Women Making History in the Field of Eating Disorders
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” ― Ruth Bader Ginsburg Throughout March, Women’s History Month provides an annual opportunity to celebrate the myriad of [...]
We Hold Hope for Your Recovery
Eating disorder recovery is not always easy, but it is possible. Let us support you in discovering not only the reasons for your eating disorder but the reasons for your recovery. To schedule a no-cost clinical consultation or for more information, please call 844-573-2766 or our online contact form. In case of a medical emergency or crisis, please call 911 or seek the nearest emergency room.