Quick-Shift Psychotherapy

Many of the harsh beliefs we hold about our bodies, eating, and worth didn't begin with us. Over time, repeated messages from family, culture, media, and diet culture can become so familiar that they start to sound like our own thoughts. This process, known as internalized weight bias, can shape we see ourselves and care for our bodies.

Just like trying not to picture a pink elephant only makes it more vivid, telling yourself a food is off-limits often gives it more power over your mind, not less. This blog post gently explores how dividing foods into "good" and "bad" can backfire, turning ordinary foods into sources of guilt, fear, and constant mental chatter.

Recovery from disordered eating involves more than changing behaviors—it also means learning to work with the thoughts that fuel shame, body dissatisfaction, and food struggles. In this blog, you’ll learn a simple tool for recognizing when a thought is pulling you “upstream” toward self-criticism and getting stuck, versus “downstream” toward self-compassion, self-respect, and care. Through a brief body-based exercise, you’ll discover how to notice and shift the impact of your

Eating disorder specialist Alison Ross normalizes setbacks in recovery, reframing them as vital opportunities for growth. She empowers individuals to use these challenges to deepen their insight, build practical skills, enhance self-care, and confidently take the next steps on their healing journey.

By: Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS Want to improve your body image without focusing on weight? Check out this guide to help you feel better...

Quick Mindset-Shift for Eating Disorder Recovery By: Alison Ross, LMFT, CEDS If you're struggling with an eating disorder, you've been...