Posts What does a Dietitian do? When should you access support for an eating disorder? What does a Family Therapist do? Why care in the community can save both money and lives. Why does specialist day treatment work for eating disorders? Meet the therapist: Romy Wakil 5 things to keep in mind when in recovery from an eating disorder Everything you need to know about Mentalization-based Therapy for Eating Disorders Kerrie Jones, CEO and founder Dr Paul Robinson, Director of Research and Development Why you should welcome ambiguity in eating disorder recovery Finding Freedom From the Rules and Routines of an Eating Disorder Orri’s Response: Over-65s unable to access some clinics (BBC) Being curious about the vulnerability we feel when being slow Navigating relationships with an eating disorder Orri’s Response: Mental health beds shortage ‘causing distress’ (BBC) Meet the Chef: Scott Fitzgerald A New Choice for Recovery: Developing Intensive Day Treatment for people with Eating Disorders I’m Recovering This Christmas: Dealing With Downtime You don’t need a “new me” in this new year 5 things to consider when thinking about body image Orri’s Response: Anorexia is the deadliest mental illness. Why is the NHS still not taking it seriously? (Guardian) How to stop your habit of comparing How to communicate with those we love Being brave and taking risks: a common theme in recovery Perfectionism and balancing the nervous system Defeating Anorexia: inspiration from our client How to support a loved one with an eating disorder Considering eating disorder treatment for your child Managing Covid-19 and Your Recovery Nurturing Hope – together. Does your eating disorder seem amplified during lockdown? Our client, on nurturing hope in recovery. Pregnancy, motherhood and eating disorders We are still connected at heart… – a poem by our client I have a little something to say… -a poem by our client Experiencing the Pandemic Through the Eyes of Anorexia – by our client “Kindness” – our client’s poem for Mental Health Awareness Week “To truly help others one must help oneself…” – by our client What role does kindness plays in recovery and body image? – by our client How to support yourself and your loved one Men’s Health Week: Through the eyes of our male client Men’s Health Week: Through the eyes of our male client Men’s Health Week: Men, we are here to hear you. Men’s Health Week: Men’s Health Matters, a poem by our client Men’s Health Week: Men’s Health Matters, a poem by our client Men’s Health Week: The Risks to Men’s Mental Health During Covid-19 and Messages to Overcome Them The power of journaling – National Writing Day Life with an adult-onset eating disorder – Guest Blogger Life with an adult-onset eating disorder – Guest Blogger 4 Things To Do As Lockdown Lifts Orri’s Response: ‘I was terrified to put on weight’ – the ‘culture of fear’ in British gymnastics (BBC News) Lockdown lessons and affirmations for this latest chapter “And I said to my body, I want to be your friend.” – On Friendship “And I said to my body, I want to be your friend.” – On Friendship Exams and results: taking steps to tolerating difficult emotions Checking In: Grounding Exercises for Uncertainty and Fear My Experience With Suicidal Thoughts – Guest Blogger COVID-19 Health and Safety Information. 5 Ways to Keep Your Recovery on Track Handling mealtimes as a student. Heading to university? This blog is for you. Meet The Marketing Team: Antalia Contemplating Recovery: the stages of change “I’m not ill enough for treatment….” Reflections on World Mental Health Day Menopause and Eating Disorders Meet the Eating Disorder Associate: Alice Pegram Black History Month: Eating Disorders and Body Image Orri’s Kitchen: Ooky-Spooky Cookie Recipe 6 ways to create a routine for winter How does your body experience stress? Orri’s Response: Anorexia: How the eating disorder took the lives of five women (BBC News) Coping with Triggering Conversations in Recovery – Guest Blogger “Where words fail, music speaks” – A Playlist for Hope Coping with the Festive Season: Tips from our Social Media Community Creating and holding boundaries over Christmas A Poem for Recovery This Christmas – Guest Blogger The Guesthouse – a poem “My first experience of Orri was one of nervous relief” Our Occupational Therapist’s tips for managing transitions Why Orri is different “In short, Orri has given me my life back” Setting Intentions For Eating Disorder Recovery “I came to you as a real lost soul” Our client shares her experiencing of finding freedom in recovery. How do I start recovery when I’m not ready? Dr Sara Morando, Consultant Psychiatrist Our Senior Psychologist on why emotions are important Understanding emotions and feelings “To anyone with an eating disorder, remember you can recover.” Our Yoga and Body Awareness Therapist on making friends with your emotions Meet the therapist: Lauren Aron The emotional experience of having and recovering from an eating disorder – Guest Blogger Redefining your relationship to food when suffering from Binge Eating Disorder The Not so Hungry Caterpillar – Guest Blogger Our Psychologist’s Recommendations for the Second Lockdown Mindfully approaching cravings in recovery from Binge Eating Disorder Meet the Registered Mental Health Nurse: Victoria Hall “Somewhere” – a poem by our client Dealing with negative body image and lockdown ending What is group therapy and how does it work? Body, a poem by our client Online or in person treatment? “How to save a life” from our client Lockdown has ended, but you don’t have to engage with negative talk around food BBC Five Live Interview: Kerrie Jones and Naga Munchetty Coping with socialising and social eating What is MANTRA (Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults)? Maternal mental health Meet the Chef: Ben What is mindfulness and how does it support recovery? Connect with nature Mindfulness – where to start? Meet the Eating Disorder Associate: Haley Justice Breaking the cycle of bulimia Meet the Consultant Family Therapist: Karen Carberry Food and recovery with Orri – all you need to know Food and recovery with Orri – all you need to know Coping with the exam and assessment period Eating disorders do not discriminate Men get eating disorders too. How to break the cycle of binge eating disorder Students and working professionals. Dietetics and eating disorder recovery Keeping motivated in recovery – Guest Blogger How eating disorders impact relationships Orri’s Kitchen: Yoghurt Cake Recipe Setting boundaries in relationships Our client’s experience of intimacy and relationships in recovery How your attachment style shows up in sex and intimacy A recap of our webinar on Sex, Intimacy and Relationships – Guest Blogger Meet the Eating Disorder Associate: Jemina Nkwocha Eating disorder: Friend or Foe? – Guest Blogger 4 Ways to Process Exam Results Our Senior Occupational Therapist on navigating the emotions that come with exam results Navigating expectations in eating disorder recovery Recovery is not what you expect it to be Coping with body image pressures in recovery Preparing for a day online Common fears about online treatment Your questions answered about online treatment Our Dietitian’s tips for recovering at university Moving to university with an eating disorder – Guest Blogger Helping your child through the transition to university Your checklist for university ‘Anorexia’ – poem by our Guest Blogger 4 things to remember before heading off to university. I See, and I’m Seen: The Transformative Process of Witnessing and Emergence of Self. Changing seasons – autumn, the season of letting things go Orri’s Kitchen: Seasonal Pumpkin Pie Forgiveness in your recovery How do you and your body respond to stress? Meet the Intake Co-ordinator: Greta Rainyte Orri Psychotherapist and Men’s Group for Staff: International Men’s Day The best way to celebrate men is to take their mental health seriously – Guest Blogger Meet the Online Clinical Manager: Jacqui Finnigan Meet the Eating Disorder and Research Associate: Hannah Hickinbotham Recovering at Christmas Webinar Being intentional in recovery 3 things we ask you in an assessment Our dietetics team answers your questions Eating Disorders and the Black Community We’ve been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Dr Paul Robinson shares his response to our ‘outstanding’ CQC rating Meet the Dramatherapist: Stephanie Coombes Meet our Lead Psychological Therapist: Dr Joanna Silver Orri at London Eating Disorders Conference 2022 Your food questions answered by Orri’s Dietetics team University Student Support Tips: by Durham University Beat Society Raising awareness: a petition against calories labelling on menus – Guest Blogger International Women’s Day, a poem An ode to growth – a poem by our Eating Disorder Associate Introducing Orri’s Portion Clinic, to aid eating disorder recovery Meet the Lead Eating Disorder Associate: Isobel Meet the Eating Disorder Associate: Sam Meet the Eating Disorder Associate: Nia “I never dreamt I’d be mum to a daughter with an eating disorder,” – a blog for Mother’s Day 5 things to keep in mind about stress, for Stress Awareness Month It’s not a relapse, it’s a lapse. How you can get back on track with your eating disorder recovery. Coping with Easter, with an eating disorder Orri and Wednesday’s Child, for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week – Guest Blogger Change the Story, with Hope Virgo: the intentions behind the campaign – Guest Blogger 4 things to hold onto during the exam period Meet the Eating Disorder Associate: Layla A note to lonely you, a poem by our client Feeling lonely? Here’s what you can do to feel connected. Orri’s Dietetics team answer your food recovery questions Orri’s Director of Research & Development, Dr Paul Robinson, is Clinical Advisor to the newly launched MEED guidance for recognising and managing medical emergencies in eating disorders. Occupational Therapy Intervention in Eating Disorder Treatment The layers of stigma as a man with an eating disorder – Guest Blogger, for Men’s Health Week Recovering from BED: 4 things you can hold… Men’s Health Week: why men still experience stigma when living with an eating disorder. 3 things you can do when your thinking style is an obstacle in eating disorder recovery. Recovering from Bulimia: 4 things to keep telling yourself Meet the Eating Disorder Associate: Arianna “What can I do to support my friend in eating disorder recovery?” Recovering from Anorexia: 4 Things to Remember… NHS England: waiting times for children and young people with eating disorders 10 ways on how to cope when your body changes in eating disorder recovery, with Cara Lisette – Guest Blogger Have food recovery questions? Our Dietetics team answer them… How to cope with anxiety and eating disorder recovery, with Orri’s Clinical Psychologist 3 gentle ways to alleviate anxiety. Dear Parent and Carer of an Eating Disorder Sufferer – Guest Blogger Meet our Sport and Exercise Psychologist: Stacey Fensome Recovering from ARFID: 3 things to note… Eating Disorder Recovery, Neurodivergence and Disability, by Emily Nuttall: Blog 1 – Guest Blogger Eating Disorder Recovery, Neurodivergence and Disability, by Emily Nuttall: Blog 2 – Guest Blogger Eating Disorder Recovery, Neurodivergence and Disability, by Emily Nuttall: Blog 3 Autism and Anorexia – Guest Blogger Food and Eating Disorder Recovery, with Orri’s Dietetics Team When life feels lonely. Dr Paul Robinson discusses Orri’s eating disorder day treatment model In Person Day Programmes. Am I holding onto anger? Ways to Manage It Early intervention for eating disorders. Men and eating disorders. Treatment that keeps you safe after lockdown Life with an adult-onset eating disorder – Guest Blogger Orri’s Response: Anorexia: How the eating disorder took the lives of five women (BBC News) Our Senior Psychotherapist on intimacy and eating disorders Eating disorders are not about the food. Why Eating Disorder Recovery Is Worth Every Step More of your food recovery questions, answered by our Dietetics team Treating black women with eating disorders A blog about recovery – by Lizzie Choosing a life without an eating disorder meant confronting why I needed it in the first place – Guest Blogger Men get eating disorders too. Recovering from Orthorexia: 5 Things to Keep in Mind… Why boundaries are important in eating disorder recovery ‘Why would online eating disorder treatment be for me?’ A workbook for Binge Eating Disorder Everything you need to know about Mentalization-based Therapy for Eating Disorders Binge eating disorder myths and misconceptions Autism and eating disorders, with Dr Sara Morando Orri’s Response: Anorexia is the deadliest mental illness. Why is the NHS still not taking it seriously? (Guardian) Relapse in eating disorder recovery, with Orri’s Lead Psychological Therapist Recovering from Anorexia: 4 Things to Remember… “I have the tools I need to carry on in my recovery.” Coping with absence or loss at Christmas Preparing for Christmas, with Hannah from Full of Beans podcast Thriving at Christmas, together. Festive Thoughts for Recovery – by Orri clients and community 8 Ways to Manage Food When Going Off to University – Guest Blogger 4 Tips from our Sport and Exercise Psychologist for the new year How to cope with negative body talk A poem for Anorexia Recovery: Guest Blogger A woman recovering from Orthorexia: Guest Blogger How to nurture a compassionate voice 5 steps for a little self-love, by Orri’s Head of Creative and Somatic Therapy Remember your #BROS and a MANifesto for change: Orri’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023 Treating men with eating disorders at Orri “My journey through treatment has given me the confidence that it’s ok to show vulnerability as a guy and share my emotions” Men with eating disorders, by Orri’s Specialist Eating Disorder Psychotherapist “The advice I would give to other men who may be suffering is that there’s no reason to prolong their suffering. I went several years without actually believing that I had an eating disorder, and paid for it as a result”: for EDAW Anger and displaced feelings Male Intersectionality and Eating Disorders Archetypes and Toxic Masculinity To our tough bros: Guest Blogger Sun and Blue Skies: Guest Blogger Seed to Flower: Guest Blogger 12 Affirmations for Mealtimes It’s Just Me, by Emily Nuttall – Guest Blogger Eating disorder recovery inspiration, for you, from the community. A reminder to forgive. How I want to be remembered – Alumni Client Accept what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be. Meet the Clinical Administrator: Sofia Barrett The word ‘despite’ – Alumni Client “I had an eating disorder for twenty years before I started treatment at Orri” – Alumni Client Oxygen Masks – Alumni Client How guilt and shame can hold you back in eating disorder recovery and what to do to heal. Don’t talk to me about “bouncing back to my pre-baby weight”! – Guest Blogger 8 Messages of Hope, from Orri’s online community How to be accountable and take responsibility in eating disorder recovery Anxiety and Mental Health Awareness Week 3 gentle ways to slow down after a panic attack A march for hope, led by Hope Virgo How are you? Really? The role of non-negotiables in eating disorder recovery The reality of recovering from Anorexia – Guest Blog Body Acceptance, with Orri’s Yoga and Body Awareness Therapist Body Image and Unlocking your Authentic Self, workshop with Be Well Collective Just Happy – Alumni Client When your body doesn’t feel like home. Eating disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community: 5 Ways to be a Supportive Ally Coming home to your body: 12 body-based affirmations Orri CEO Kerrie Jones talks to Sky News about the impact of COVID-19 on eating disorder rates Getting a late diagnosis of Autism, after 12 years of battling Anorexia – Guest Blog Our tips for handling mealtimes this summer We see you. We’re here for you. #BeingBrave means communicating your needs Bravery, in the eating disorder recovery community #BeingBrave means sticking to your non-negotiables Robbie’s experience of ARFID and treatment Understanding the difference between ARFID and ‘picky eating’ How ARFID differs from other eating disorders ‘Game changing’ weight-loss medication? The perspective of an eating disorder psychiatrist The Irony of Loneliness Partnerships Driving Change: How Collaborative Care is Transforming Eating Disorder Recovery Eating disorders and suicide The journey of letting go Embracing wintering Occupational Therapy at Orri: a different and dynamic approach 1,000 Journeys, 1 Vision: Recovery for All Presence Over Perfection: Navigating the festive season in recovery ‘New Year, New Body’ New service – young person’s pathway. Eating Disorders: The Hidden Epidemic Orri Wins ‘Best Provider of Mental Health Services’ Motherhood and Eating Disorders: Strength in Recovery. Stress and eating disorders: What healthcare professionals need to know Coping with exam stress: tips for protecting your mental health Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders: Reflections from Lived and Professional Experience How to help someone with Anorexia: Do’s, Don’ts, and encouragement that makes a difference The power of day treatment Do I have Anorexia? Here’s what to look out for and when to seek help. A Father’s voice: Showing up, staying strong, and believing in eating disorder recovery Shrinking ideals: Why the resurgence of ‘skinny’ and trends like ‘SkinnyTok’ is more than just a concerning trend When “healthy” becomes harmful: dealing with summer body pressures, diet culture, and athletic identity Struggling with the idea of “summer body”? You’re not alone. Eating Disorders vs. Disordered Eating: Understanding the differences and overlaps “An unexpected journey” – Alumni Client Is online therapy for eating disorders effective? Beyond hot flushes: Understanding eating disorders during menopause Eating Disorders at University: Quiet Signs to Notice
