Today, Kathy is joined by Dr. Esther Altmann and their topic is considerations in the treatment of eating disorders for the Orthodox Jewish individual and their family. Dr. Altmann discusses the Sabbath, Kosher laws, fast days, and how treatment differs from other populations but is also the same.  

Today, Kathy is joined by Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC, and their topic is what is body trust. Hilary describes body trust as “the beating heart behind the cultivation of Health at Every Size (HAES®) and intuitive eating practices,” and takes a deep dive into body trust.

Today, Kathy welcomes Dr. Lauren Muhlheim and their topic is determining college readiness during eating disorder recovery. Dr. Muhlheim discusses her college readiness checklist as well as other steps students should take when preparing for college.

Today, Kathy is joined by Mary Tantillo, Michelle Morales, and Jennifer Dry De Santo, and they discuss the benefits of multifamily therapy group for recovery from anorexia nervosa. As these guests are different stakeholders in a multifamily therapy group, we learn how these types of groups develop a “therapeutic village” and a community of healing.