Eating disorder recovery requires individuals to be honest of their needs; to be honest to others and how they can support; and to be honest on how recovery is going, even if it feels difficult.
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“I had an eating disorder for twenty years before I started treatment at Orri” – Alumni Client
Alumni client, Reb, shares her eating disorder recovery journey with Orri, and demonstrates how recovery is possible.
Accept what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.
Recovery is full of questions: how did I get here? What is going to happen? What if this had happened, or that had happened instead? This weeks’ treatment programme is all about the “Woulds, Shoulds, Coulds” in eating disorder recovery. We’re discussing when it’s...
Archetypes and Toxic Masculinity
This Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re reflecting on the male experience of eating disorders. This raises the question – what influences masculinity? Here, we explore the influence of archetypes and toxic masculinity, with a Jungian twist.
Coping with absence or loss at Christmas
Festivities can be enjoyable. Though for some, it can be painful; especially if there is somebody missing at the dinner table. A gentle blog on how you can cope this Christmas without your loved ones.
Recovering from Anorexia: 4 Things to Remember…
Anorexia is a complex mental illness, but it is treatable and recovery is possible. Despite how it may seem, anorexia – like other eating disorders – is not just about food. Rather, there are often complex emotional underlying causes that prompt an individual to look...
Relapse in eating disorder recovery, with Orri’s Lead Psychological Therapist
Experiencing a relapse can knock your confidence in eating disorder recovery, but it doesn’t have to undo any of the hard work you’ve already done and the progress you’ve made. Recovery isn’t always about recognising the ‘wins’ and the days where you show up for...
Autism and eating disorders, with Dr Sara Morando
Our Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Sara Morando, is trained in autism assessment and is a specialist on how ASD can occur alongside eating disorders. For World Autism Day, we sat her down to learn more about the overlap. Can you briefly share a bit of information about...
Binge eating disorder myths and misconceptions
It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week and this week we’re shining a spotlight on binge eating disorder. We spoke to our Psychotherapist, Lauren Aron, about the myths and misconceptions around the illness that can prevent people from accessing support. Myth 1: Binge...
Everything you need to know about Mentalization-based Therapy for Eating Disorders
Last week Orri’s Director of Research and Development, Dr Paul Robinson, presented a seminar on Mentalization-based Therapy for Eating Disorders to healthcare professionals in our network – the first of many CPD seminars hosted at Orri. Dr Robinson, along with his...
A workbook for Binge Eating Disorder
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re sharing our top tips for breaking the cycle of Binge Eating Disorder. Click the link below to view and download it! Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a complex mental illness, but it is treatable and with the right support,...
‘Why would online eating disorder treatment be for me?’
We believe eating disorder treatment should meet you where you are, in life and in location. Our specialist online treatment is an accessible, flexible, face-to-face programme for recovery. Read on to learn more. How we’ll work together… Our online treatment is a...