I'm very excited to announce the opening of our new Adolescent IOP for Eating Disorder in our Columbia, MD, location. Our catchment area ranges West to East from Frederick, MD to Annapolis, MD, and North to South from Baltimore to Rockville/Silver Spring. Our...
Lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer people have long united using the acronym LGBTQ. Though their specific identities may differ, these groups share a common struggle for change that will benefit all involved. Sadly, members of this community share more than...
So I admit that I am Facebook friends with Gene Simmons from the band KISS. While he certainly has a legacy as a misogynistic rock star, he also has moments of being a good father and very supportive and protective of his two adult children. Sophie, his daughter, has...
Sexuality and gender identification one of the most intimate self-exploratory journeys a person can go through. It’s challenging enough for the average teen to deal with your changing pubertal body, changing voice, boys and girls no longer having cooties, raging...
I just wrapped up the Lifestyle Intervention Conference in Las Vegas where I was proud to present with author Brian Cuban on the topic of body image and eating disorders in males. He started off our keynote talk by sharing his story of developing an eating disorder as...
A while back I read Daring Greatly, a wonderful book about vulnerability by the author and researcher Brené Brown. In her book, Brown talks a lot about perfectionism, a trait common in individuals who develop eating disorders. Her discussion about the difference...
My recovery from anorexia had a lot to do with learning to break the rules. When I was sick I used many, many food rules, restrictions and guidelines in order to feel “safe” and in control. The thing I didn’t realize for a long time was these rules were keeping me...
When you have an eating disorder it often overtakes your mind. Your true-self may become lost and your eating disorder-self takes over. It can be confusing for sure. “You look disgusting.” “If you get fat no one will love you.” “You really should exercise more.” “You...