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Trauma and Disordered Eating: How EMDR Helps Break the Cycle
When you struggle with an eating disorder, it often feels like an exhausting battle with food, weight, and your own body. You may have tried numerous treatments, only to find that while your behaviors might shift temporarily, the underlying "static" of anxiety, shame, or a need for control remains. At The Eating Disorders Clinic , we understand that disordered eating is rarely just about food. For many, it is a sophisticated, albeit painful, survival strategy developed by the
Online Eating Disorder Treatment at Home
Support for Families and Carers At The Eating Disorders Clinic, we know eating disorders affect the whole family. Online care can make support easier to access. Online sessions can be easier to arrange for parents, siblings, and the individual. Everyone can join from home. This can help the conversation feel more natural. For parents of children or adolescents with restrictive eating, we can provide online consultations to discuss strategies for the dining table, helping to
ADHD and Binge Eating: The Dopamine Connection
For many people, the experience of binge eating feels like a sudden, overwhelming loss of control, a "fog" that descends where intentions to "eat healthily" or "stay on track" simply vanish. If you live with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), this experience can be even more intense, frequent, and confusing. You might find yourself asking, "Why can’t I just use my willpower?" or "Why does this keep happening when I know I’ll regret it later?" At The Eating Diso
Online Eating Disorder Treatment: Compassionate Care from Home
Deciding to seek help for an eating disorder or disordered eating is a significant step, often accompanied by a mix of hope and apprehension. Traditionally, treatment required visiting a physical clinic, a process that could be logistically challenging, emotionally taxing, and sometimes a barrier to care itself. At The Eating Disorders Clinic , we have reimagined this experience. We provide expert assessment and treatment through our online clinic, bringing specialist care di
ARFID Assessment for Children: 5 Things Parents Need to Know
If mealtimes have become a source of daily stress, you are likely exhausted. Perhaps you’ve been told your child is a "picky eater" who will eventually grow out of it, or maybe you’ve tried "tough love" strategies that only led to more distress. At The Eating Disorders Clinic , we understand that when a child restricts their food intake, it is rarely about "naughtiness" or a desire to be difficult. Often, it is a sign of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) : a c


When to Seek Specialist Eating Disorder Care
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can significantly affect a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Recognizing when it’s time to seek specialist care is crucial for recovery. Understanding the signs and symptoms of eating disorders can make a significant difference in getting the right help at the right time.


How Do I Talk to My Child About Eating Concerns Without Making It Worse?
A guide for parents who are worried about saying the wrong thing Many parents notice changes in their child’s eating long before anyone mentions an eating disorder. What often stops them from speaking up is fear. Fear of: Making things worse Causing defensiveness or withdrawal Putting ideas into their child’s head Damaging trust This article focuses on how to talk , not what to diagnose. Small changes in language and timing can make a significant difference. First: conversati


What Are the Early Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder in Children and Teenagers?
Learn the early warning signs of eating disorders in children and teenagers, including behavioural, emotional, and physical changes that may signal concern.
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