The Problem with Healthism: When the Obsession with Health Becomes Harmful
Healthism creates a culture where individuals are judged not just by their appearance or actions, but by their perceived level of health.
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Alyson Lischer, LMFT, CEDS-S (CA #84748)
1 day ago5 min
The Insidious Nature of Diet Culture: When "Health" Becomes a Disguise
In today’s world, the pursuit of health is often portrayed as a virtuous goal. We see countless messages urging us to eat "clean,"...
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Alyson Lischer, LMFT, CEDS-S (CA #84748)
1 day ago4 min
The Benefit of Parents Addressing Body Dissatisfaction and Challenging Diet Culture to Raise Body-Positive Kids
In a world steeped in diet culture, raising children with a healthy, positive view of their bodies can be challenging.
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Alyson Lischer, LMFT, CEDS-S (CA #84748)
1 day ago3 min
Resources for Raising Body-Positive Kids
Here’s a list of resources for parents who want to help raise body-positive kids and challenge diet culture.
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Alyson Lischer, LMFT, CEDS-S (CA #84748)
5 days ago4 min
5 Ways to Combat Diet Culture and Embrace Body Acceptance
In a world that constantly promotes thinness, weight loss, and restrictive eating, combating diet culture can feel like an uphill battle....
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Alyson Lischer, LMFT, CEDS-S (CA #84748)
5 days ago3 min
The Dangers of Diet Culture: A Pathway to Eating Disorders and Anti-Fat Bias
In a world increasingly obsessed with health, fitness, and “wellness,” diet culture has quietly but powerfully taken hold of our...
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Alyson Lischer, LMFT, CEDS-S (CA #84748)
Jul 11, 20238 min
5 Steps If You are Concerned Your Teen has an Eating Disorder
If you are worried about your teen and their relationship with food or their body, it is best to act fast. Often times it is not "just a...
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Sarah Fraser, MSW, LCSW (CA#114963)
May 1, 20232 min
Health at Every Size: What is it? And why it’s important if you’re struggling with disordered eating
HAES: Defined and why it matters in eating disorder treatment.
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Apr 6, 20232 min
Looking for information on eating disorders? Here is what you are looking for.
Receiving a diagnosis of an eating disorder for a family member or starting to get concerned that you have an eating disorder can be...
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Apr 5, 20235 min
Got questions? We got answers. Whole Space FAQ
It can be overwhelming looking for a therapist. Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions to hopefully demystify some of...
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