Esperanza Eating Disorders Center

Individuals with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) limit their food intake not due to concerns about weight but because of a lack of interest, sensory sensitivities, or fear of negative outcomes. Unlike typical picky eating in children, ARFID leads to severe restrictions that cause medical, nutritional, and psychosocial issues, such as weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and difficulties in social or academic settings. #esperanzameanshope #esperanzaedc #arfidawareness #arfidtreatment #arfidrecovery #eatingdisorderstreatment #sanantonio

Registration is open for our Teach & Tour Free 1-hr CE presentation on Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating Disorders by our team member Emily Prentice, MSW, LMSW Register on eventbrite, through our website or scan the QR code https://lnkd.in/g4J38JQE

The Weight Stigma Barrier to Seeking Binge Eating Disorder Treatment: Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a serious and often misunderstood eating disorder. Weight stigma and discrimination are often barriers to treatment. Read more in this blog by our BED Be Free Program director to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gF7iMdiz #esperanzameanshope #esperanzaedc #weightstigma #bingeeatingdisorder #befreetreatment #barrierstotreatment #weightdiscrimination #eatingdisordertreatment #sanantonio #texas

September is National Recovery Month, celebrating the tremendous courage of those seeking recovery from Substance Use Disorder. As someone who is in recovery from both Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders, I know firsthand how these two conditions are linked and the shame and stigma that exists around both. In honor of this month, I want to share with you my personal insights around some of the common stigmas and the truth of seeking recovery.? ? #esperanzameanshope #esperanzaedc #eatingdisorderrecovery #recoveryispossible #nationalrecoverymonth #eatingdisordertreatment #ED #subrecovery

When pursuing the journey of recovery, it's not only about consuming a meal or snack; it involves planning, budgeting, shopping, storing, preparing, and reframing any disordered thoughts or behaviors that may arise during the process. Grocery shopping and food planning are central to nutritional self-care and Recovery by Doing. Read our 2 Part Series on “Recovery by Doing” with Grocery Shopping written by Esperanza’s Directory of Dietary Services, Sarah Nichols, RD, LD, CEDS Part 1 | https://lnkd.in/g35sYPRY Part 2 | https://lnkd.in/gzT5RYs7

Back to school is here and so are all of the social pressures that can make navigating eating disorder recovery challenging, especially for college students. In our latest blog, we talk about common triggers and how to navigate them with: * Self-compassion * Kindness * Understanding * Self-acceptance To read the full blog, click the link https://lnkd.in/g_fYbimJ

Thank you Ami Chatrath, DO and wiseMIND for sharing your expertise and voice for the eating disorder community.

Happy International Self-Care Day 2024 #internationalselfcareday2024 #selfcare #dbtskill #esperanzameanshope #esperanzaedc

It is BIPOC Mental Health Month: Eating Disorders are just as likely to occur in the BIPOC community and there are many barriers to care. #BIPOC #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth2024 #BIPOCMHM2024 #BIPOCEatingDisorders