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Our client kindly shares her experience of eating disorder recovery at Orri. I’d had an eating disorder for twenty years before I started treatment at Orri. It started at 19 and at 21 I was admitted to an inpatient eating...
This beautiful poem about welcoming our full, emotional experience as human beings was shared by one of the Orri team members. We hope you enjoy it. This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a...
Lizzie, an expert by experience and friend of Orri, shared a poem she wrote for our clients this Christmas. This time of year can be tricky to navigate,Yet beneath all of our fears, we have to remember it is the...
What are boundaries and why are they important in eating disorder recovery, and particularly at Christmas time? Boundaries are the limits we set for ourselves within relationships; be they friendships, romantic relationships, or relationships with family members. They are the...
The holidays are almost upon us, and whilst many people are eager to celebrate, we are aware that some people – particularly those living with eating disorders – can struggle at this time of year. Connecting with loved ones, celebrating...
As we entered the second lockdown, our clients came together to share songs of hope. Songs that inspired belief in recovery; songs that helped reinforce the resilience needed to power through challenging times; songs that encourage us to turn inward,...
The holidays can be a difficult time of year for people suffering with eating disorders. An emphasis on reconnecting with loved ones can mean that we see family members or friends we haven’t seen in a while…and this can bring...
A mother, an Olympic hopeful, a medical student, a waitress and a writer. In a recent article, BBC News asked: “What do the lives and deaths of five women tell us about how anorexia is managed and treated?” It is heartbreaking to...
When we talk about stress, we have to talk about cortisol and the nervous system. As humans, when we experience something that is stressful, our body responds by releasing a natural hormone called cortisol. It is released by the adrenal...
When seasons change, our routine changes. Just as the trees let go of their leaves in order to turn inward and conserve energy, we may let go of activities that we no longer have the – mental or physical –...
Halloween parties may be off the cards for 2020, but we can still celebrate with baked goods! Michael, Orri’s Head Chef shares a tasty Ooky-Spooky Cookie recipe for you to try at home… Ingredients: 200g/7oz Dairy-free Margarine 125g/4½oz Soft Light...
Orri’s Consultant Family Therapist, Karen Carberry, is the Co-Editor of The International Handbook of Black Community Mental Health. Today, she shares her thoughts for Black History Month. During Black History Month, we are reminded that eating disorders occur across race, cultures and genders,...
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