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Boundaries & Self-Care for Providers: Navigating Compassion Fatigue During the Holidays

For many mental health providers, the holiday season brings a complicated mix of meaning, stress, and emotional load. This is the time of year when our clients are under more pressure, more activation, and often more distress—and so are we. And unlike many other professions, our personal and professional worlds often overlap in a very

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Skip the holiday food guilt: Expert tips for mindful, stress-free eating

The holidays bring joy, connection, and often some complicated feelings around food. In a recent Austin American-Statesman article, I shared guidance on how we can approach this season with more mindfulness, moderation, and self-compassion. Read the full article below to learn practical tips to help you and your family build a healthier, more balanced relationship

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When Thanksgiving Makes It Clear: How Parents Can Support College-Aged Young Adults Struggling With an Eating Disorder

The Thanksgiving break can be a revealing moment for many parents. Your college-aged young adult comes home, and what you hoped would be connection, warmth, and rest instead becomes a wake-up call. Maybe you noticed they picked at their plate. Maybe you saw anxiety take over at mealtimes. Maybe the weight loss was undeniable. Maybe

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Navigating the Holidays: How Parents Can Create Calm and Connection in the Midst of Eating Disorder Triggers

By Dr. Allison K. Chase | AK Chase Consulting Confidence Creates Change. The holiday season often brings warmth, connection, and tradition. But for families navigating eating disorder recovery, it can also bring a unique set of challenges. Meals become more complicated. Routines get disrupted. Family gatherings can stir up unhelpful comments about food, bodies, or

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Slip Conversation with Mallary Tenore

A highly recommended book: Slip by Mallary Tenore: A Brave and Brilliant Exploration of Eating Disorders, Recovery, and Hope I recently had the privilege of participating in a virtual conversation with author Mallary Tenore, whose new book Slip is one of the most beautifully written and deeply vulnerable explorations of eating disorders, healing, and recovery

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Why the Kids Online Safety Act Matters — and What Parents and Professionals Can Do Now

Protecting Youth from the Hidden Harms of Social Media and Eating Disorders By Dr. Allison K. Chase, Ph.D., AK Chase Consulting A Growing Concern That Hits Close to Home If you spend any time talking with teens—or the parents who love them—you’ve likely heard growing worry about social media’s impact on mental health. Platforms that

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Why It’s Time to Retire the “Freshman 15” And What Parents Should Really Be Watching For When It Comes to Their College Student’s Health

And What Parents Should Really Be Watching For When It Comes to Their College Student’s Health This week, I had the honor and privilege of being quoted in TIME Magazine about why the phrase “Freshman 15” does more harm than good. For decades, this term has been tossed around casually—as if gaining or losing weight

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When Your Teen Says “I’m Fine” — But You Know They’re Not

A Parent’s Guide to Trusting Your Instincts By Dr. Allison Chase “I’m fine.” Two little words—and yet so often, they come with a pang in your gut that says otherwise. As a parent, you know your child. You know their humor, their habits, their rhythm. So when something shifts—even slightly—it’s normal to second-guess yourself. Especially

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Collaborating Across Disciplines: The Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Eating Disorder Care

Eating disorders are among the most complex and challenging illnesses to treat. They are medical, psychological, and nutritional disorders all at once, and they often have profound impacts on family systems, identity, and daily functioning. That’s why recovery is never the work of one professional alone—it takes a coordinated and multi-disciplinary team. In my 25

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Supporting Your College Student’s Health: Spotting Early Signs of Disordered Eating and Body Image Struggles

College is an exciting time for young adults, full of new experiences, freedom, and independence. But it’s also a period of significant pressure—academic, social, and cultural—that can impact how your student thinks about food, body image, and self-care. As a parent, it’s important to stay mindful of these pressures and be prepared to notice any

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5 Myths Parents Still Believe About Eating Disorders (And Why They’re Dangerous)

Even though eating disorders have been studied for decades, misinformation still spreads — and some of it is surprisingly persistent. As a parent, these myths can quietly shape how you view your child’s behaviors, how quickly you seek help, and even the kind of treatment you pursue. Let’s set the record straight. Myth #1: “They

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What I Wish Every Provider Knew About Family Involvement in Eating Disorder Recovery

In my work supporting families navigating eating disorder treatment, I’ve seen how deeply family involvement can shape a person’s recovery, whether younger or older — for better or worse. And yet, too often, families are underused, misunderstood, or sidelined altogether. Here’s what I wish every provider knew about bringing families into the fold more effectively

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When “Independent” Isn’t Independent: Supporting Young Adults with Eating Disorders

One of the most common—and most heartbreaking—misunderstandings I see in eating disorder treatment is the belief that once a child turns 18, they are fully independent and must be left to manage their own care. In theory, turning 18 signals adulthood. In practice, it’s rarely that simple—especially when an eating disorder is involved. The Myth

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