Eating Disorders Help Guide

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Friday, February 01, 2008

Teens Say Reading the News is Stressful

Most teens find reading news online to be stressful reminder of the dangers their world is facing, according to a new study from Northwestern University. Researchers also found that most teens get their news online, but do not enjoy reading it. Social networks, YouTube, and music downloading websites are favorites of teens.

Labels: hope, stress

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Hope in a Hula-hoop

A new program in Australia is helping people with eating disorders find hope in a most unusual place; the circus. Clowning around - literally - is being encouraged as a way for anorexic and bulimic patients to reconnect with their bodies in health ways.

"The pilot program uses performance circus skills - acrobalance, aerials, juggling and hula-hoops - to help people build trust and learn positive risk-taking while also developing strength and flexibility."

The program is still in its early stages and will not be officially rolled out until it has been fully funded.

Labels: hope, treatment

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

The Grateful Book

Young people who are struggling with eating disorders can have difficulty finding things to be grateful for. One clever young woman decided to create a book where guests in her home could write about the joys and blessings in their own life.

"She started it as a reminder of life's small joys. Anyone can write in it. Anyone can read it. You can sign you name if you want. The only rule is to write what you are grateful for."

A Grateful Book can be a great pick-me-up when your teen (or you) is having a bad day. It can also provide some hope and reminders of the things worth living and fighting for. Read more online.

Labels: hope, support, treatment