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Addressing Weight Stigma at the Doctor: A Guide for Self-Advocacy

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC What is Weight Stigma and Why Does it Matter Weight stigma refers to “discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size”. Weight stigma is a result of weight bias, also known as anti-fat bias; the negative beliefs associated with obesity. Common stereotypes about larger […]

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Disordered Eating in College Athletes: Suggestions for Better Prevention and Treatment

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC Studies show that 84% of college athletes have engaged in disordered eating patterns or weight control behaviors. They are also less likely to seek mental health support due to limited access to care, stigma, and sport-specific systemic barriers. This article will explore the prevalence of disordered eating in the […]

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Common Misconceptions about Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC 9% of the United States general population will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, while individuals in the LGBTQ+ community face higher risk. Although eating disorders impact all ages, races, genders, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights, the majority of Eating Disorder research  lacks diversity in […]

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The Grief We Don’t Talk About: Homicide

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Author: Emma Sadler, LPC When someone dies, grief naturally follows. However, when that loss is the result of homicide, the experience of grief becomes more complex, shocking, and traumatic.  This type of grief can often be more complicated than the loss of an illness, because the “why it happened” is always due to a third […]

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A Guide for Loved Ones: How to Support a Loved One in Eating Disorder Recovery During the Holidays

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC It can often feel challenging at best, to know how to support a loved one navigating eating disorder recovery during one of the most triggering seasons: the winter holidays. Whether you’re learning how to support them through an uncomfortable interaction, changing your typical plans or traditions, or simply feeling […]

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Self and Community Care Strategies for Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery During the Holidays

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Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC Navigating the Holidays in Recovery The holiday season can be both joyful and challenging for everyone, especially those in Eating Disorder Recovery. Common triggers can include: food-centered gatherings, uncomfortable family dynamics, and disrupted routines. This article aims to offer practical self and community care strategies to manage recovery from […]

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What are Executive Functions?

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Author: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D   The frontal lobe of your brain is responsible for conducting a set of mental skills and processes to help manage our behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and everyday tasks/activities; it also helps one to learn new materials, solve problems, & adapt to new situations. Broken down into further components, executive functions are […]

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Teens, AI, and Emotional Support: What Parents Need to Know

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Author: Benjamin Daniels, Psy.D. Clinical Director, Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services We’re seeing a generation of teens turning to AI for emotional support before they ever consider talking to a human. That’s both fascinating and concerning. As a psychologist, I’ve been struck by how many young people now turn to chatbots for advice, comfort, or […]

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Is it “Just Modern-Day Life”…or Something More?

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Author: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D If your day looks something like the following, you’re not alone: BEEP, BEEP, BEEP…then, you are off to the races of the day, regardless of how much sleep you got or how tired you are…and throughout the day, you feel you’re constantly interrupted while you are trying to focus on getting […]

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