What Percentage of People with Eating Disorders Have Trauma?
Understanding the link between trauma and disordered eating is crucial. Imagine trying to navigate the world while carrying the invisible weight of past wounds. For many, trauma isn't just an event; it’s a lingering ghost that understanding the link between trauma and disordered eating is crucial. Imagine trying to navigate the world while carrying the invisible weight of past wounds. For many, trauma isn't just an event; it’s a lingering ghost that haunts everyday life, making even the simplest of tasks feel insurmountable.
Everything You Need to Know About Trauma and Emotional Eating
Emotional eating isn't just about filling your stomach; it's about seeking comfort in response to challenging emotions. You may find yourself reaching for snacks to combat feelings of loneliness or monotony, seeking solace in favorite treats after a taxing day, or indulging in food when life feels dull.
Reclaim You- How to Find a Therapist: Tips For Starting Therapy
Season 1: Episode 51
In this episode, Sarah and Emily celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Reclaim You podcast and share tips for starting therapy.
Reclaim You- Adaptive Strategies of Adult Children of Alcoholics
Season 1: Episode 50
Abby is back on the podcast talking all about ACA’s laundry list from a trauma therapy perspective.
Comprehensive Treatment for Eating Disorders
How Trauma Affects Relationships
When we’ve experienced trauma, the wounds we carry run deep and wide and often impact our ability to be in a relationship.
Deep down we wonder why it’s so hard to form close bonds with others.
We struggle to trust anyone.
Comorbidities Associated with Eating Disorders
Reclaim You- Let’s Talk Weddings… And All That Can Come With Them
Season 1: Episode 49
In this conversation, Sarah and Laura talk about weddings, planning and how to care for yourself through the many challenges.
ACA Laundry List Through the Lens of a Trauma Therapist
Here at Reclaim Therapy we view trauma symptoms as adaptive strategies that were once necessary for survival.
The strategies that were most helpful are the ones that often stick with us and show up in the present.
Eating Disorder Signs and Symptoms
Reclaim You- More About Shame and Shame Resiliency
Season 1: Episode 48
In this conversation, Sarah and Casey are diving back into the topics of shame and shame resiliency.
What Can Cause Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are more than just a struggle with food—they're complex conditions deeply intertwined with our emotional and psychological well-being.
Navigating Urges to Restrict in Eating Disorder Recovery
Navigating urges to restrict can be one of the most challenging aspects of eating disorder recovery.
As eating disorder therapists, we 💯 get it.
Reclaim You- How to Cope with Health Anxiety
Season 1: Episode 47
In this conversation, Sarah and Emily discuss health anxiety and how it can manifest in individuals.
What Causes Perfectionism?
Perfectionism, while not always stemming from trauma, involves a persistent state of stress and heightened alertness that can dysregulate the nervous system in a way similar to traumatic stress.
How Influencers Affect Body Image
Social media influencers have emerged as influential figures in modern society, wielding considerable sway over their vast audiences. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have provided these individuals with unprecedented reach. This allows them to shape trends and societal perceptions, particularly concerning body image and eating disorders.
Reclaim You- Exploring Trauma and Adult Children of Alcoholics
Season 1: Episode 46
In this conversation, Sarah and Abby discuss the experiences of adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and the impact of childhood trauma.
Can TikTok Trigger an Eating Disorder For My Kids?
In today's digital landscape, platforms like TikTok have become a pervasive part of young people's lives, offering a blend of entertainment, creativity, and social interaction. Yet, alongside its benefits, concerns have emerged about how these platforms impact children and adolescents, particularly in terms of body image and eating behaviors. As parents, it's crucial to grasp the influence of social media on our children's mental health.
Reclaim You- Control in Eating Disorder Recovery
Season 1: Episode 45
In this conversation, Sarah and Laura discuss the link between eating disorders and control. They explore how control can be a response to feeling out of control in other areas of life and how trauma can contribute to disordered eating behaviors.
Do I Have Trauma as an Adult Child of an Alcoholic?
Growing up with a caregiver who abuses substances is traumatizing for many.
It’s important to note that two individuals who experience the same trauma may be impacted very differently depending on many different factors.
Individuals in this population may identify as Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACoA’s or ACA’s).