I just read a blog from my friend Thom Rutledge, noted eating disorder and addiction therapist, on the topic of “Eating Disorders: Recovered or Recovering?” It was his usual insightful work and I don’t think I can top it. I just want to comment on it. First let me share his point. Both “recovered” and […]
Cultural issues in getting treatment
One of things we struggle with as professionals is bridging the divide between the cultural norms of a family and how that allows an adolescent’s eating disorder to flourish. As a social worker by training, I spent much of my graduate education emphasizing respect for cultural norms and differences in family relationships. As a result, […]