BodyMatters appointments over the holiday period
With Christmas and the end of year holiday period fast approaching, we would like to inform our clients, their loved…
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Helping your loved one survive Christmas with an eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Tis the season to be jolly but for those affected by an eating disorder Christmas can be…
19 tips to help you survive Christmas
By BodyMatters therapist Sarah McMahon It would be rare for us to have a client who isn't worried about Christmas.…
How to stop eating your feelings
By Rebecca Stern An individual can develop an unsatisfying relationship with another person for many reasons. Below are just a…
Medication for eating disorders blog 2: Will medication change me?
By Deborah Etienne-Ward This second article in the Medications for Eating Disorders series aims to address the common concern of:…
BodyMatters recommends: The best books for recovery
By Madalyn Oliver Below is a list of books recommended by the staff at BodyMatters to assist those living with…
Medication for eating disorders blog 1: Are medications useful for eating disorders?
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Psychotropic medication refers to medication that has the purpose of managing mental illness by altering mood, and…
Why I won’t be ‘shredding for the wedding’
By Madalyn Oliver After nine years of dating my now fiancé (it still feels weird calling him that!), I was…
Increasing Mindfulness in our lives
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Many people with eating disorders are constantly trying to avoid emotions (experiential avoidance) by engaging in behaviours…
Carer’s Blog 5: Taking care of YOU: Self-care strategies for carers and family members
By Madalyn Oliver It is not uncommon for the effects of an eating disorder to be felt not only by…