Body Image and Eating Disorders

I have worked in eating disorder treatment in the Residential, Partial-Hospitalization and Intensive-Out-patient levels of care. One thing I have learned through my work in this arena is that eating disorders are not just about body image, and body image… is not just about the body. The deeper, underlying concerns held are often projected onto the body and the healing work is to overcome the trap of body shame through addressing those painful points.