In our last post, we shared 10 things eating disorder clinicians want parents to know if they have a child with an eating disorder. Similarly, today we are sharing some ways you can support a loved one - partner, family member, friend - with an eating disorder.

As clinicians specializing in eating and body image struggles, we see firsthand how emotions and feelings can impact an individual. In fact, we believe eating disorders are emotional management systems. Essentially, food is used to manage and deal with emotions. Food becomes the coping tool. Today, we are discussing the difference between emotions and feelings, and sharing tips for identifying validating, and feeling your feelings.