Bulimia

9% of the population is affected by eating disorders. You are not alone. It is common for eating disorders to develop in teenage years through young adulthood. After realizing you may have an continue reading

Many people who struggle with binge eating have successfully disconnected from their bodies and their ability to sense hunger. This is because binges are triggered by uncomfortable emotions such as shame, sadness, anger or fear continue reading

Mindful Eating

Food is not only a way to nourish your body, but has also become a way to socialize, cope, and entertain. Society has placed more attention on what you eat, how much you continue reading

What to Expect in Your First Anxiety Depression Support Group at The Center for Growth / Therapy in Philadelphia / Ocean City:

In the beginning of the Anxiety and Depression group session, the continue reading

Authentic self means:

Being your true authentic self means what you say in life aligns with what your actions. Your authentic self goes beyond what you do for a living, what possessions you own, or continue reading

Body Image Basics

While some men may indeed suffer with body image issues, this tip is specifically written for women. Imagine a continuum with extremes at either end:

Anorexia nervosa or continue reading

Most of the tips on sexual trauma and eating disorders can be found at:

http://www.sexthecenterforgrowth.com/eating-disorders-and-sexual-trauma

to schedule an appointment with an eating disorder therapy / sex therapist call 267-324-9564

Therapy in Philadelphia: Mirror checking and the traps for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Mirror checking is a common ritual performed by people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Close to ninety percent of individuals with body continue reading

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia: What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a severe preoccupation with one or more aspects of one’s appearance. People with body dysmorphic disorder ( BDD) believe continue reading

Body Image Therapy in Philadelphia: Women and Body Image: How to Restructure Your Thinking by Nurturing your body

When it comes to our own perception of our body image, many people tend to submit continue reading

Center for Growth / Body Image Therapy in Philadelphia: Completing a Thought Record to Address Poor Body Image

It is common for individuals living in Philadelphia to struggle with self-confidence about their body and appearance continue reading

Binge Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Providence, Mechanicsville, Santa Fe: Sleep and Binge Eating:

In the U.S., the prevalence of obesity across the board—men, women, all age groups, income levels and ethnicities—is continue reading

Support groups can deepen one’s understanding of an issue through the process of group interaction. In a support group participants will interact with peers who are struggling with similar concerns. These individuals are often able continue reading

What are common patterns in women’s groups for emotional eating? * Feeling that one is too needy.* A need to be liked by everyone.* A need to put other people primary.* A need to be continue reading

What is Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS)? An eating disorder not otherwised specified was created for symptoms that do readily fit into the standard category of anorexia or bulimia nervosa. The diagnosis of EDNOS continue reading