Joining the discussion on men and eating disorders for International Men’s Day is Andrew Seed, Orri Psychotherapist and lead of Orri’s Men’s Group for male staff. Below, he discusses how eating disorders can develop in men and woman in relation to a patriarchal...
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Meet the Intake Co-ordinator: Greta Rainyte
Greta is our Intake Co-ordinator and joined the team in 2021! She and Admissions Manager, Ivana, work closely together to respond to enquiries about treatment and support people throughout their admission into Orri. We sat Greta down to learn more about her role. Can...
How do you and your body respond to stress?
Stress can be an uncomfortable feeling. It can overwhelm our minds and bodies, and when we’re in the midst of that experience it can be hard to view situations objectively and respond with compassionate wisdom.In this blog post we look at Polyvagal Theory, a...
Forgiveness in your recovery
To forgive and to let go can be one of the most freeing forms of self-care and a real demonstration of self-compassion and self-love. Yet we know how hard it can be to forgive. Especially when it feels that past experiences, people or even ourselves have let us down....
Orri’s Kitchen: Seasonal Pumpkin Pie
If you are like us and have too many pumpkins leftover from your Halloween antics, then this warming pumpkin pie recipe is a must-bake for your kitchen! Created by Orri’s Chef, Ben, our seasonal pumpkin pie is great to make at this time of year when pumpkins are in...
Changing seasons – autumn, the season of letting things go
We are now in the midst of autumn, that time of year when there’s a chill in the air and the leaves change colour. The clocks have gone back, bringing shorter days and a change in mood. Autumn is a transitional period, as we say goodbye to summer and welcome the...
I See, and I’m Seen: The Transformative Process of Witnessing and Emergence of Self.
How can the creative arts support eating disorder recovery? Eve, Orri’s Art Psychotherapist, discusses just that in our latest blog. “Art is not always about pretty things. It’s about who are, what’s happened to us and how our lives are affected.” Elizabeth Broun...
4 things to remember before heading off to university.
Congratulations for securing your place at university! It is a huge achievement, especially during such an uncertain year. University is different from school. The learning is more self-directed, and you are deemed an independent adult, meaning you have much more...
‘Anorexia’ – poem by our Guest Blogger
Our latest Guest Blogger shares a poem about her eating disorder, exploring the feelings and emotions surrounding her experience. “I wrote this poem in an attempt to explore and express some of my thoughts and feelings surrounding my eating disorder. I have a...
Your checklist for university
As our latest Guest Blogger said, “Recovery is a mindset, and it’s possible to cultivate it wherever you are.” This is a reminder that a big part of recovery involves holding yourself accountable to your goals and taking proactive steps towards creating an...
Helping your child through the transition to university
When we go through change, whether that be by entering a new chapter in life such as university, or through the experience of a pandemic, our world can tip on its axis. It is during these times of uncertainty and change that we can feel great loss or...
Moving to university with an eating disorder – Guest Blogger
Our latest Guest Blogger shares her advice for making the transition to university and prioritising recovery, “Recovery is a mindset, and it’s possible to cultivate it wherever you are.” Moving to university is such a whirlwind of a time. It’s super exciting to think...