When you have an eating disorder, which one is it? Nine times out of ten, an eating disorder will take a form of movement [e.g., gym, running, walking] which before the ED was genuinely enjoyed, and use it as a form of ‘punishment’ for eating. What was once movement that your body felt like doing,…
You have suppressed your hunger cues for a long time, to the point where you almost forget what hunger feels like. You shake off the dizziness, the foggy brain, and the hollow feeling in your stomach. When you do eat, your stomach feels full quickly – even after a small amount of food. At the…
Dietitians are trained health professionals who can provide a thorough dietary assessment, explore your relationship with food, eating and your body and provide nutrition support in line with your needs and goals. Dietitians have proven competency in the the area of nutritional science and must have completed a four-year Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Here…
Does a Meal Plan play a Role in Recovery? As an Eating Disorder Clinician, it is quite normal for me to see clients who ask for a meal plan – I am a Dietitian after all. Clients often say ‘’If you just tell me what to eat, I will follow the plan, it will be…
Recovery for people living with an eating disorder is a constant battle. So, when you throw in a global pandemic like Covid-19 that battle can become so much harder. Here are some things to consider to keep yourself in recovery during this time. Stay connected with your treatment team Myrtle Oak Clinic has been working…
Finding and engaging with a new therapist for help with eating disorder recovery can be challenging. Here are some useful questions to ask when you are searching for a potential therapist. It will be helpful to know upfront what education, knowledge, skills, interests and experience a provider has so that they can provide the right…
Our introductory session is ideal for teachers, school counsellors, parents, friends or clinicians who are wanting to be able to accurately identify and seek treatment for someone with an eating disorder. This session will cover: What is an Eating Disorder, Understanding the difference between Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Orthorexia, How does…
Group Focused Psychological Sessions – Mind, Body, Nutrition Connect groups. Our “Mind, Body, Nutrition Connect” groups are beneficial for adults who are living with disordered eating mindsets or clinical eating disorders such as Orthorexia, Anorexia, Bulimia or Binge Eating Disorder. Mind, Body, Nutrition Connect will be led by experienced clinicians who will guide you using…
Katryna Henry is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Newcastle. Katryna has over 20 years experience working on the Central Coast as a Social Worker in the health and welfare sector working with children,…
Myrtle Oak Clinic will be holding 2 information evenings in November. The sessions are a 90min introductory workshop on eating disorders. We will be discussing variety of topics including: The different types of eating disorders How eating disorders affect the individual and the impact it has on family and friends What treatment options are available…