We recently hosted a free webinar about keeping your recovery on track over the festive period. Below is a recap of what we discussed, and you’ll find a recording of the webinar at the bottom of the page. Our specialist panel, Kerrie, CEO & Founder, Max, Service...
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How do you and your body respond to stress?
Stress can be an uncomfortable feeling. It can overwhelm our minds and bodies, and when we’re in the midst of that experience it can be hard to view situations objectively and respond with compassionate wisdom.In this blog post we look at Polyvagal Theory, a...
Changing seasons – autumn, the season of letting things go
We are now in the midst of autumn, that time of year when there’s a chill in the air and the leaves change colour. The clocks have gone back, bringing shorter days and a change in mood. Autumn is a transitional period, as we say goodbye to summer and welcome the...
I See, and I’m Seen: The Transformative Process of Witnessing and Emergence of Self.
How can the creative arts support eating disorder recovery? Eve, Orri’s Art Psychotherapist, discusses just that in our latest blog. “Art is not always about pretty things. It’s about who are, what’s happened to us and how our lives are affected.” Elizabeth Broun...
Your checklist for university
As our latest Guest Blogger said, “Recovery is a mindset, and it’s possible to cultivate it wherever you are.” This is a reminder that a big part of recovery involves holding yourself accountable to your goals and taking proactive steps towards creating an...
Helping your child through the transition to university
When we go through change, whether that be by entering a new chapter in life such as university, or through the experience of a pandemic, our world can tip on its axis. It is during these times of uncertainty and change that we can feel great loss or...
Common fears about online treatment
It’s normal to be apprehensive about treatment for an eating disorder. You’re asking yourself to be incredibly brave in the face of many unknowns and to hold on tight to that small voice inside that knows you deserve better. Here we talk through the common fears...
Preparing for a day online
Ready to start your journey online? Here’s how to prepare for your first day. Our approach to recovery involves treating the whole person: who you are – underneath the eating disorder – your goals for recovery and life, and what beliefs you want to hold onto and...
Recovery is not what you expect it to be
What do you think recovery is? For some, recovery might just be a word they’ve heard family members or treatment teams say. It might feel like an intangible concept, so far off in the distance that a path isn’t visible. Recovery might be...
Navigating expectations in eating disorder recovery
Eating disorder recovery is full of questions: how did I get here? What is recovery? What if this had happened, or that had happened, instead? When will I recover? Recovery can feel like such a subjective term. It ‘looks’ different on different people, and...
4 Ways to Process Exam Results
Results day is an exciting day, but for many it is equally nerve-wracking, emotional and overwhelming. Whilst the exams are over and done with and we cannot control the outcome, we can control how we approach results day and how we process the results...
How your attachment style shows up in sex and intimacy
Throughout July we’re talking about Sex, Intimacy and Relationships in eating disorder recovery. Today, we look at John Bowlby’s attachment styles, and discuss how each attachment style can show up in sexual relationships. The link between intimacy and attachment When...