by Kim Scott, LMFT Women and men come into my office every day with eating struggles and woes. They say things like “I feel fat;” or “My doctor says that I need to lose weight;” or “my spouse criticizes me about my weight.” These men and women feel judged by society. They feel ashamed and out…
by Nicole Cruz, RD First, let me say, I don’t like the term obesity. I don’t use it in my practice as a dietitian, or with my friends and family, unless it’s such a major part of their vernacular it’s the only way I can connect. If it’s what I need to use to be on…
by Janet Goldstein-Ball, LMFT During an eating disorder assessment the clinician usually asks the patient several questions regarding their feelings about their bodies. What do they think is their ideal weight? Does their feelings about their bodies prevent them from participating in any life activities? Are there any body parts they especially obsess about and dislike?…
Is there a place for yoga in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours? In the Spring of 2015, attendees of IAEDP in Phoenix were treated to a yoga workshop by Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, who joined Lisa Diers, E-RYT of The Emily Program. It was a beautiful demonstration illustrating the life changing…
Diets Cause Stress, Which Causes Overeating: A review of Dr. Tomiyama’s presentation for VFEDpros Kim Scott SFV Collaborative Counseling On March 10th I attended the Valley Federation of Eating Disorder Professionals luncheon “VFEDpros”. Dr. Janet Tomiyama, Psy.D was the presenter. Her topic, The Vicious Cycle of Weight Stigma and Dieting, was extremely illuminating. Dr. Tomiyama is…
By Kim Scott, LMFT KimScottMFT.com I am so fat! These thought and others like them swirl around most of our heads at one time or another. However, for the person with Body Dysmorphia, these thought can occupy hours of their day. These thought act as the sound track to their lives. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (“BDD”) is…
by Sona DeLurgio, Psy.D, LMFT On a recent rainy day I took my workout inside to the local gym. As I was dutifully (and boringly) trudging along on the treadmill, I looked up at the TV screen and saw a shot of a fork lifting out a bite of ooey, gooey, mac and cheese. Now…
March 18th Third Annual VFED Luncheon | Sportsmen Lodge in Studio City A dietitian without a scale and a therapist who collaborates with a dietitian. Together they make a great difference in the lives of their patients. Over a delicious and elegant luncheon, Aaron Flores, RDN and Lindsey Budd, LMFT treated VFED members to a…
