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Lockdown has ended and life is beginning to return to “normal”. But for those living with eating disorders, “normal” might feel pretty daunting. Especially with the promise of pubs and restaurants reopening and the return of social eating. We spoke...
Following the tragic and untimely death of Nikki Grahame, Kerrie Jones, CEO & Founder, spoke with Naga Munchetty from BBC Radio 5 Live about the impact of lockdown on eating disorders, and how to support loved ones who are struggling. The Orri...
As is often the case with milestones in the year, sadly there has been a lot of negative talk around food in light of lockdown ending. This can be really tough for people living with eating disorders and those trying...
A client shares their heart-warming experience of Orri’s online treatment programme. How to save a life – Orri. I found Orri at a critical time when I could have easily gone into the depths of my eating disorder. I feel...
Our London centre is opening its doors once more on Monday 12th April. Our online treatment, first launched during the first lockdown, will remain alongside in order to support individuals and their families who are further afield and need a virtual...
Our client shares a poem she wrote about her relationship to her body during recovery from anorexia. Coming to a place of acceptance around our bodies changing in recovery is a current theme that our clients face. It’s also one...
Group therapy is a daunting prospect. Sitting around in a room filled with (initially) strangers and sharing your feelings? That takes courage! Eminent psychologist and psychotherapist, Irvin Yalom, once said about group therapy: “Members of a cohesive group feel warmth...
If you’ve opened this because you’re struggling with the concept of being seen again once lockdown ends, here are some things we want you to know… We spoke to our Senior Occupational Therapist, Kendra, to hear her tips for how...
I want to let go of the me I am now And then breathe in some peace – I just don’t know how. I long for the courage and strength to just trust That my body knows best and will...
Getting to know Orri’s Registered Mental Health Nurse, Victoria. Here, she shares her inspiration for her role and what destiny had in store for her career. How long have you been a mental health nurse for and what were you...
The difficulty about recovering from an eating disorder – and what separates it from other mental illnesses – is that you cannot not have a relationship with food in life. When it comes to Binge Eating Disorder, recovery is about...
Dr Katie Kalinowski is Orri’s Clinical Psychologist. As we enter our second lockdown, here are her 3 tips for keeping recovery on track. Regular acts of self-care It sounds obvious, right? But self-care really is what keeps us feeling grounded...
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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.
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