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A simple list of Thanks

November 23, 2015 by Body Image Therapy Center

There are going to be a lot of articles published this week about how to survive the stress of Thanksgiving while you’re struggling with an eating disorder. I thought about writing one too, but kept coming back to one simple thought. When we work with individuals who have eating disorders, the biggest tool we have […]

I am Worthy

September 30, 2014 by Body Image Therapy Center

This is a powerful phrase: I am worthy. Many times, it is the message I seek to plant in my clients. They deserve to feel empowered and to believe that they are worthy, just as I see them. For those struggling with an eating disorder, the journey towards self-acceptance is not that simple. Believing “I […]

Now Accepting Patients for our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) & Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).

“We need more brave men like Andrew Walen speaking out about their eating disorders to break down some of the stigmas that are barriers to effective treatments. Fat bullying and shaming are harmful and often can lead to dieting and shame which can be triggers for an eating disorder in someone who is biologically predisposed.”

Becky Henry Founder, Hope Network for Eating Disorders Caregivers

“Your kind of work — both your content and your style — are much needed in the female-crowded world of eating disorder recovery. There needs to be a movement for the normalization of men with eating disorders just as there was for women with alcoholism. And I believe you are going to be an important part of bringing that about.”

Thom Rutledge Author of Embracing Fear, and co-author of Life Without Ed

“Mr. Walen tells the tale of his journey from shame and self-destruction to a caring, whole individual reaching out to others to help with their pain. His writing is clear, witty and engaging. Even if you don’t have an eating disorder, his story of courage and insight is inspirational.”

Dr. Elizabeth Winter Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School

A simple list of Thanks

I am Worthy

Now Accepting Patients for our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) & Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).

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