By Natalie Hutson, M.S., L.P.C. Adequacy: The beginning of eating disorders frequently start with a feeling of inadequacy, or simply “not being good enough.” The…
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Category: Eating Disorder Information for Parents
The Hungry Heart Syndrome
By Susan Parish Walker What’s eating you? Individuals concerned with their weight report their eating pattern or weight interferes with their relationships, with their work,…
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Metabolic Rate and Eating Disorders
By: Philip Walker, M.S. Metabolism refers to the sum of all vital processes in which energy and nutrients from food are made available to and…
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The Barbie Doll Body Image
“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” Gloria Steinem Barbie just turned 47. She simply…
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Genetic Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Formal Eating Disorders
By: Susan Parish-Walker, M.S., L.P.C. In regards to eating disorders, the possible role of hereditary factors has not been without historical precedent. As early as…
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The Weekender Outpatient Program at The Walker Wellness Clinic
Question and Answer Session with Susan Parish-Walker, M.S., L.P.C. Describe the “The Weekender” outpatient program at The Walker Wellness Clinic. The program is clinically and…
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Interview Questions for The Book: Rock What You’ve Got by Catherine Schwarzenegger By: Susan Walker, M.S., L.P.C
1. What are the current trends in eating disorders you are seeing? In the US, as many as 10 million females and 1 million males…
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