Helping your loved one survive Christmas with an eating disorder
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...
December 22
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...
December 3
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...
November 18
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...
October 23
Carer’s Blog 4: Making rules and setting clear boundaries when caring for a loved one with an eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Typically, families need rules in order to define what is expected of each family member, clarify...
October 21
Reconnecting to your body with mindful eating
By Madalyn Oliver In today’s society, we are often encouraged to strive for impossible standards of perfection, particularly when...
October 15
Carer’s Blog 3: Helping your loved one to better manage their emotions
By Madalyn Oliver Often individuals with an eating disorder can find it difficult to manage and regulate emotions. Whilst...
October 12
Carer’s Blog 2: How to communicate with your loved one about their eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Communication during recovery from an eating disorder is vital. It is important that the sufferer and...
October 7
Carer’s Blog 1: Reflecting on our responses to our loved ones eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Parents, carers and other family members are usually the main support system for sufferers of an...
October 2
What is the difference between Maudsley Family Based Treatment and the New Maudsley Method?
By Madalyn Oliver The Maudsley approach or Family Based Treatment (FBT) is considered to be the treatment of choice...
August 17