Announcement of new guideline suggestions for establishing a treatment plan for eating disorders.
Fort Worth, TX, May 03, 2010 — It is estimated that 10 million Americans suffer from eating disorders and they are seeking help in droves. Jacquelyn Ekern, a licensed counselor and founder of Eating Disorder Hope, recently launched the Top 10 Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery, to provide a succinct summary of what an effective treatment plan might include. Additionally, the site provides comprehensive resources for support, referrals and education about eating disorders.
“It can be overwhelming to begin the search for eating disorder treatment,” said Ekern. “The goal of Eating Disorder Hope in releasing this Top 10 Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery is to provide a starting place for developing an effective and comprehensive plan to begin and maintain eating disorder recovery. The 10 Top Tips give guidance in areas of treatment, recovery and relapse prevention.
The Top 10 Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery are:
Work with an eating disorder specialist treatment team.
Develop self acceptance through practicing compassion toward self.
Develop a positive and self nurturing internal dialogue.
Get treatment for co-occurring disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Practice mindfulness and living in the moment.
Listen to and honor your feelings.
Eat well and listen to your body’s hunger and fullness signs.
Accept your genetic makeup and appreciate your body.
Have a relapse prevention or correction plan.
Develop faith and trust in God and let go of what you cannot control
Eating Disorder Hope offers information and resources to those suffering from eating disorders, their treatment providers and loved ones by providing an Eating Disorder Specialist Library, a Treatment Directory, articles, book suggestions, inspirational recovery stories, relapse prevention and recovery tools.
“Eating Disorder Hope is a guiding light for those who struggle with eating disorders. It lets them know that recovery is possible and that help is available,” said Anita Johnston, Ph.D., author of Eating in The Light of the Moon (www.DrAnitaJohnston.com). “Packed with resources and support, Eating Disorder Hope provides on-going guidance for those who struggle with eating disorders as they embark on what can be a frightening and confusing journey. Through its informative and inspiring website, it steadfastly points them (and those who love them) towards the joy of recovery.”
The work of www.eatingdisorderhope.com is possible due to the support of sponsors including platinum sponsoring partner: Rader Programs; platinum sponsors, Timberline Knolls and Rogers Memorial; and silver sponsor, Linden Oaks at Edward.
“Eating Disorder Hope is a one-stop source for the best information about eating disorders on the Internet,” said Sari Shepphird, psychologist, eating disorder specialist and author of 100 Questions and Answers About Anorexia Nervosa. “It is one of the most trustworthy and informative Web sites available today.”
About Eating Disorder Hope
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC is the founder of Eating Disorder Hope (www.eatingdisorderhope.com), a one-stop resource for support, referrals and education about eating disorders. The site promotes ending eating disordered behavior, embracing life and pursuing recovery. Eating Disorder Hope fosters appreciation of one’s uniqueness and value in the world, unrelated to appearance, achievement or applause. For more information, visit the Eating Disorder Hope website, Twitter, and Facebook.
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Contact :
Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC
Eating Disorder Hope
5112 Golden Lane
Fort Worth, TX 76123
817-602-8727
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