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On the look-out for a homemade summery snack? Our chef, Ben, shares one of his favourite recipes that he learnt whilst skiing! Not a pro baker? No fear, according to Ben this is impossible to mess up… This is a...
This month we’re talking about Sex, Intimacy and Relationships in Recovery. As social animals, we are all impacted by these things, yet for various reasons the topics are rarely discussed in treatment settings. At Orri, one of our company values...
Our latest Guest Blogger shares her thoughts on keeping motivated in recovery. They say patience is a virtue and you certainly need it in spades during eating disorder recovery. I recently attended a workshop where the facilitator announced that the...
For #DietitiansWeek this year, Orri’s senior clinicians came together to discuss how to heal our relationship to food in recovery. Here’s a recap of what was discussed. Kerrie, Orri’s CEO and founder, introduced the topic of food by explaining how...
Who are these programmes for? There will never be a “right time” to recover from an eating disorder, but when you are ready to take that first brave step, specialist treatment should meet you where you are. At Orri, we...
Binge eating disorder can be extremely distressing and is characterised by eating a larger amount of food than normal in a short space of time. Our Senior Dietitian, Paula, shares how she supports clients to break the cycle of bingeing....
Our thoughts for Men’s Health Week 2021. The myth that “men don’t get eating disorders” is harmful and outdated. A recent NHS Health Survey for England suggested that 13% of men in England could have an eating disorder. According to...
It’s Pride Month. Many LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges that put them at greater risk of developing an eating disorder. Just Like Us, a charity that supports young LGBTQ+ people, recently found that LGBTQ+ young people are *3x more likely* to have...
The exam and assessment period at GCSE, A Level, or during university is often a time of high anxiety. Pressure to revise and to ‘do well’ can exacerbate symptoms of an eating disorder as we attempt to cope with overwhelming...
We know just how daunting it can be to consider treatment for an eating disorder. The prospect of challenging often well-established and ingrained behaviours around food can be extremely anxiety-provoking – but we understand that. At Orri, we work with you in...
We know just how daunting it can be to consider treatment for an eating disorder. The prospect of challenging often well-established and ingrained behaviours around food can be extremely anxiety-provoking – but we understand that. At Orri, we work with you in...
Karen is Orri’s Consultant Family Therapist and has been with the team since day one! We sat her down to learn more about her role and specialist work with our clients. How long have you been a clinician for and...
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Further support
Looking for more ways to engage with the eating disorder community? Discover more helpful resources designed to support you on your journey to recovery, such as our charity partner, Beat, and other accessible resources.
We also host a range of workshops and events, where connections, education, and healing align. We’re with you every step of the way.