At MPower Wellness, we understand the complex and deeply personal nature of eating disorders. If you or someone you care about is struggling with disordered eating behaviors or body image challenges, just know that recovery is possible with the right support and care. Our team is here to support you on your journey to healing, helping you create a healthy and balanced relationship with food and your body.
What Are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve unhealthy thoughts, emotions, and behaviors surrounding food, eating, and body image. They can impact your physical health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
Signs of an Eating Disorder:
- Avoiding meals or eating in secret
- Feeling out of control around food
- Dramatic or frequent weight changes
- Preoccupation with weight, calories, or body shape
- Negative self-image or distorted body perception
If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone. Eating disorders are treatable, and seeking help is the first step toward recovery.
Common Types of Eating Disorders
• Anorexia Nervosa:People with anorexia nervosa severely restrict what they eat, usually because they’re really scared of gaining weight or have a distorted body image.
• Bulimia Nervosa: This disorder includes episodes of binge eating, which are then followed by actions to avoid gaining weight, like throwing up, working out a lot, or using laxatives inappropriately.
• Binge Eating Disorder (BED): This condition involves recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short time, closely followed by feeling shame and guilt afterward.
• Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Previously known as selective eating disorder, ARFID involves avoiding certain foods or eating less without the fear of gaining weight. It may stem from sensory sensitivities or negative past experiences with food.
• Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED): This category covers eating disorders that might not tick all the boxes for a specific diagnosis but still show some pretty serious disordered eating habits. OSFED is actually the most frequently diagnosed eating disorder.
How We Treat Eating Disorders
At MPower Wellness, we take a compassionate and holistic approach to treating eating disorders. Our EmpowerED Program is specifically designed to address the complexities of eating disorders and the relationships we have with food and our bodies.
Our Treatment Options Include:
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Flexible treatment with 3-hour sessions, 3-5 days a week, providing support as you reintegrate into daily life.
• Outpatient Program (OP): Ongoing therapy and care to help you maintain progress and sustain recovery.
Why Choose MPower Wellness for Eating Disorder Treatment?
• EmpowerED Program: We’ve got a specialized program dedicated to addressing eating disorders.
• Specialized Care: Our clinicians are experienced in treating all forms of eating disorders with compassion and expertise.
• Holistic Approach: We address the emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of recovery.
• Personalized Plans: Your treatment plan is tailored to meet your specific needs and recovery goals.
• Non-Diet Focus: We integrate Health at Every Size (HAES) and intuitive eating principles to promote a positive and sustainable relationship with food and your body.
• Supportive Environment: We provide a judgment-free space for you to heal and recover.
We believe that recovery is not just about food—it’s about healing the mind, body, and spirit. Reclaim your life and embrace your true self with MPower Wellness!
DISCOVER A OF LIVING
Find out more about the services available at MPower Wellness and start on your path to recovery.