Have you noticed the extraordinary number of lockdown weight gain memes on social media since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Weight gain is inevitable for many of us during this period of uncertainty. We have been told to social distance, to stay at home – in some ways we have gone into a sort[…]
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Why Lockdown Weight Gain is No Bad Thing
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Jun 16, 2020
Transitioning from Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Services during COVID 19
Children's Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy May 12, 2020
Transitioning from Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Services to Adult Eating Disorder Services is known to be a challenging time for both patients and their families. But now, with the social distancing measures in place due to COVID 19, patients and their families are facing increased pressure, at home, under ‘lockdown’. Our clinical practice continues,[…]
Pros and Cons of Online Zoom Therapy Sessions
Video Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Apr 20, 2020
[Read Transcript] Hi there, it’s Doctor Courtney Raspin. I was speaking to my colleague Alex the other day and we were talking about Zoom therapy and how some people really, really like it, and other people don’t. It got us talking in depth about some of the pros and cons of doing therapy in this[…]
How to Manage Mental Health when Cooped up with Family
Video Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Apr 10, 2020
[Read Transcript] This video is for those of you who are struggling to manage your mental health struggles when you are cooped up with your family. Now, families, we love our families, of course we do. But sometimes we don’t like them very much, and this is a normal part of family life.The thing[…]
How to Cope with Social Isolation When you’re Alone
Video Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Apr 01, 2020
[Read Transcript] How to cope with Social Isolation when you’re alone I wanted to make this video because I’m noticing a lot of different issues coming up in my online sessions with clients to do with social isolation when you’re alone. While there are certainly a lot of different difficulties that have come to the[…]
Emotional Eating and Binge Eating: Is there a Difference?
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Mar 09, 2020
I want to talk to you about food. “Food, Glorious Food!” Or is it? Food is a source of vital nourishment and can be enjoyed for comfort and for pleasure, but sometimes unhealthy relationships develop with food, for example with eating disorders, such as binge eating. Binge Eating is a type of eating disorder which[…]
Ten Expert Tips for Coping with Difficult Relatives at Christmas
Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Dec 13, 2019
Difficult relatives at Christmas can really take the shine off the festive season – if you let them. Let’s be honest, we all have that one relation who is really good at pushing all the wrong buttons. Whether they are over-bearing and controlling, overly-critical and self-righteous, or confrontational and challenging, I expect you can easily[…]
[Read Transcript] Hi there. It’s Dr Courtney Raspin, and it is almost Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday, even after 20 years here in London. I always look forward to Turkey Day (we call it Turkey Day in our house). It’s the only holiday that is all about stepping back, giving thanks, being with your[…]
Pills Or No Pills? Considering Medication for Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Sep 25, 2019
Medication for eating disorders is an option that is sometimes suggested when you seek help. However, you may wonder which approach is best – psychological therapy, drugs, or both? You may have some fears about medications used in treating mental health problems. Some people see them as something that contaminates them, they fear addiction, or[…]
At the start of therapy, we often ask our clients to personify their eating struggles and write “letters to my eating disorder” as both ‘friend’ and ‘enemy’. This creative exercise is a great way of helping clients better understand not only their attitudes towards their eating difficulties but also the costs and benefits of change.[…]
Why You Don’t Need to Lose Weight For Your Holiday
Video Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health Jun 26, 2019
[Read the transcript below] Hi there, it’s Dr. Courtney Raspin. Today, I want to talk to you a bit about why it is a really bad idea to try and go on some crash diet to lose three to five pounds, so that you think that you’re going to feel so much better in a[…]
The sun comes out and bikini body images are everywhere. These images are often created to increase our body dissatisfaction and drive revenue for the diet industry (see our vlog Are You Watching Bulimic Porn?). Unfortunately, they often succeed in their quest and we focus incessantly on eating less, working out more and become obsessed with[…]
