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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...
Throughout the month of June we’re talking about food and recovery. Today we’re talking about bulimia, and specifically about how to break out of the cycle of bingeing and purging that many find themselves in. Before we get started, let...
Haley is one of Orri’s Eating Disorder Associates (EDAs) and has been part of the team since we reopened our in person service in April. We sat her down to learn more about her role and interest in supporting those...
People often come to the practice of mindfulness in response to the realisation that they may not be engaging fully in the present, or having experienced their emotions as overwhelming and sudden. You may be wondering, where do I start?...
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme for the week is #ConnectWithNature. The organisers, The Mental Health Foundation, chose nature because it “is so central to our psychological and emotional health, that it’s almost impossible to realise good mental health...
The path of recovery asks us to become aware of our internal experience; our thoughts, our beliefs, our emotions and how these inform our actions, behaviours and relationships. Mindfulness can help us with this process. It’s a skill that so...
Ben, Orri’s Chef, joined the team just a few weeks ago – but he’s already stirred up much enthusiasm in the kitchen! We sat him down and discovered the inspiration behind the apron. Below he shares his love of leftovers,...
The aim of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is to raise awareness of the impact of mental illness both during and after pregnancy. For many, this is a difficult area to approach as it is often surrounded by silence and...
MANTRA, the Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment in Adults, is just one of the different treatment modalities that we use here at Orri. Today, we’re doing a deep-dive into what MANTRA is and how we use it to support...
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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.