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There’s Help. There’s Hope! The Emily Program is a warm and welcoming place where individuals and their families can find comprehensive treatment for eating disorders and related issues. This blog is a place for us to share the latest happenings at The Emily Program, as well as helpful tidbits from the broader eating disorder community. Subscribe via RSS to receive automatic updates. We want to hear your story. Email us (blog@emilyprogram.com) and ask how you can become a contributor!

June 22, 2021

With Me When App

With Me When

Eating disorder recovery happens 24 hours a day. That’s why we created an app where you can find inspiration, education, and encouragement wherever you go. With Me When was designed by a team of eating disorder clinicians as a companion to treatment, with tools to help you stay on track throughout your recovery journey.

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Access the web version of With Me When here.

The With Me When app includes these features:

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    Food log

  • Smiley face graphic

    Feelings log

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    Behavior log

  • Toolkit graphic

    Skills toolkit

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    Goals setting

  • mindfulness graphic

    Mindfulness exercises

Here’s a sneak peek of the app, so you know what to expect:

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    Food log
  • Screenshot of With Me When app, Behaviors
    Behavior log
  • Screenshot of the With Me When app, toolkit section
    Toolkit
  • Screenshot of breathing exercise in the app
    Breathing Meditation

You can also complete your client paperwork quickly and easily through the app. 

With Me When is currently available to Emily Program clients in our adult programs. In future versions, With Me When will be available for wider use across client and provider communities.

September 11, 2018

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Get help. Find hope.

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        Three Ways To Help A Friend With An Eating Disorder

        • Take our Eating Disorder Assessment Quiz

          Our Eating Disorder Assessment Quiz takes just a few minutes. It’s a simple tool that helps you to see whether you should be concerned. Take the quiz.

        • Talk with your friend

          Your friend’s health is more important than keeping secrets or shying away from talking to their family. Share your concerns. Be prepared to provide examples of behaviors that alerted you to the problem. And offer the next step—tell your friend to call us at 1-888-364-5977 or show your friend our website to start the journey to healthy living.

        • Learn more about eating disorders

          We invite family and friends to attend our support nights so you can learn how to play an important role in your friend’s recovery.

        September 10, 2018

        Take the Quiz

        Take the Quiz

        Concerned that you or a loved one might have an eating disorder? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you don’t know what’s going on. You’re not alone. Take the first step and complete the Eating Disorder Assessment Quiz below. Two or more “yes” answers strongly suggests that you may be experiencing disordered eating. Please give us a call at 1-888-364-5977 or connect online to discuss your results.

        Eating Disorder Assessment Quiz

        Take the first step now. Answer a few questions and reflect on your responses.
        • For Myself

          For Myself

          Please answer the questions below honestly.

          Do you worry about your weight and body shape more than other people?

          Do you avoid certain foods for reasons other than allergies or religious reasons?

          Are you often on a diet?

          Do you feel your weight is an important aspect of your identity?

          Are you fearful of gaining weight?

          Do you often feel out of control when you eat?

          Do you regularly eat what others may consider to be a large quantity of food at one time?

          Do you regularly eat until feeling uncomfortably full?

          Do you hide what you eat from others, or eat in secret?

          Do you often feel fat?

          Do you feel guilty or depressed after eating?

          Do you ever make yourself vomit (throw up) after eating?

          Do you use your insulin in ways not prescribed to manage your weight?

          Do you take any medication or supplements to compensate for eating or to give yourself permission to eat?

          Do you exercise for the sole purpose of weight control?

          Have people expressed concern about your relationship with food or your body?

        • For a Loved One

          For a Loved One

          Please answer the questions below honestly.

          Do they worry about their weight and body shape more than other people?

          Do they avoid certain foods for reasons other than allergies or religious reasons?

          Are they often on a diet?

          Do they feel that their weight is an important aspect of their identity?

          Are they fearful of gaining weight?

          Do they often feel out of control when they eat?

          Do they regularly eat what others may consider to be a large quantity of food at one time?

          Do they regularly eat until feeling uncomfortably full?

          Do they hide what they eat from others, or eat in secret?

          Do they often feel fat?

          Do they feel guilty or depressed after eating?

          Do they ever make themselves vomit (throw up) after eating?

          Do they use their insulin in ways not prescribed to manage their weight?

          Do they take any medication or supplements to compensate for eating or to give themself permission to eat?

          Do they exercise for the sole purpose of weight control?

          Have people expressed concern about their relationship with food or their body?

        • For Healthcare Professionals

          For Healthcare Professionals

          Please answer the questions below honestly.

          Does your patient worry about their weight and body shape more than other people?

          Does your patient avoid certain foods for reasons other than allergies or religious reasons?

          Is your patient often on a diet?

          Does your patient feel that their weight is an important aspect of their identity?

          Is your patient fearful of gaining weight?

          Does your patient often feel out of control when they eat?

          Does your patient regularly eat what others may consider to be a large quantity of food at one time?

          Does your patient regularly eat until feeling uncomfortably full?

          Does your patient hide what they eat from others, or eat in secret?

          Does your patient often feel fat?

          Does your patient feel guilty or depressed after eating?

          Does your patient ever make themselves vomit (throw up) after eating?

          Does your patient use their insulin in ways not prescribed to manage their weight?

          Does your patient take any medication or supplements to compensate for eating or to give themself permission to eat?

          Does your patient exercise for the sole purpose of weight control?

          Have people expressed concern about your patient’s relationship with food or their body?

        September 10, 2018

        Recovery Nights & Community Events

        What does eating disorder recovery look like?

        Eating disorder recovery is possible. Our free community events are forums where you can connect with others going through similar experiences and learn about treatment and recovery. Join us and tap into the energy and joy that happens when food is just food and healthy living leads the way.

        • Virtual Support Groups

          The National Alliance for Eating Disorders offers free virtual support groups led by licensed eating disorder clinicians. Among them are weekly Pro-Recovery Support Groups for adults affected by an eating disorder and Friends & Family Support Groups for loved ones.

          • Pro-Recovery Support Groups:
            • Tuesdays, 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET
            • Thursdays, 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET
            • Saturdays, 8am PT, 10am CT, 11am ET
          • LGBTQ+ Pro-Recovery Support Group: Wednesdays, 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET
          • Friends & Family Support Group: Thursdays, 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET

          Learn more and register on The Alliance’s website.

        • Recovery Nights

          Hear speakers share their personal stories of dedication and perseverance on the road to recovery from eating disorders. Speakers include Emily Program staff, former clients, and community members. These community-based discussions around recovery are led by Emily Program clinicians.

          Recovery Night is free and open to the public; anyone is invited to attend, including clients, support people, and the community. We know healing is not an easy journey but you can find hope here. Find the Recovery Night schedule below.


          MINNESOTA

          St. Paul – Como (6:30pm CT):

          2265 Como Ave.
          St. Paul, MN 55108

          Upcoming dates: None currently scheduled

          St. Paul Adolescent & Young Adult – Toogood (6pm CT):

          2230 Como Ave.
          St. Paul, MN 55108

          Upcoming dates: None currently scheduled


          WASHINGTON

          Seattle (6–7:30pm PT):

          1700 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 700
          Seattle, WA 98109  

          Please note that on nights a Recovery Night speaker cannot be secured, an Emily Program Expert Series Q&A will be hosted.

          Upcoming dates:

          April 19th: Join us via Zoom


          Share your recovery story

          Your experience on the path to recovery can inspire others and affirm that there is hope. If you are willing to share your recovery story in a genuine and honest way, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you!

          Seattle, WA

          Kristen Myers
          1-888-364-5977 ext. 1806


        • ED 101: Understanding Eating Disorders, Treatment, and Recovery

          We know how overwhelming an eating disorder diagnosis can be for families and friends. The terminology. The process. The uncertainties. Share an evening with us to learn about eating disorders, our personalized treatment programs, and the path to recovery. Our knowledgeable staff at The Emily Program answer common concerns of families and friends facing eating disorder issues for the first time. You’ll leave with valuable resources and a better understanding of this serious mental health issue. We recommend family and friends who are new to eating disorders attend this session at least once before joining a Friends and Family Session for a better experience in the group.

          Virtual Event: Eating Disorders 101, Hosted by Madeleine Manders, Therapist at our Seattle outpatient location: 2nd Thursday of the month, 6–7pm PT, 8-9pm CT, 9-10pm ET.

          Upcoming dates: Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14. Join us via Zoom.

        • Friends and Family Sessions

          The Emily Program offers free evening Friends and Family Sessions open to the public. No need to register; just drop in. (Please note: This group is intended for family and friends providing support to loved ones with an eating disorder. If you are a client or potential client, please attend our ED 101 or Recovery Night events if you would like to learn more.)

          Virtual Event: Friends and Family Session, Hosted by Kylie Kirkwood, MSW, LSWAIC, Program Therapist at our Seattle outpatient location: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6–7pm PT, 8-9pm CT, 9-10pm ET.

          Upcoming dates: Apr 6, May 4, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7. Join us via Zoom

          And: Apr 20, May 18, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21. Join us via Zoom

        • “Ask an Expert” Live

          Join us on social media for “Ask an Expert” live. Dr. Jillian Lampert answers common questions about eating disorders, treatment, and recovery from our social media followers.

          Ask an Expert Instagram live: Friday, March 24th, 10:00am PT, 12:00pm CT, 1:00pm ET. 

          Ask an Expert Facebook live: Tuesday, May 23rd, 10:00am PT, 12:00pm CT, 1:00pm ET.

          Ask an Expert Instagram live: Friday, July 21st, 10:00am PT, 12:00pm CT, 1:00pm ET. 

        • Share your story

          There’s Help. There’s Hope! The Emily Program is a warm and welcoming place where individuals and their families can find comprehensive treatment for eating disorders and related issues. We want to hear your story. Email us (blog@emilyprogram.com) and ask how you can become a contributor to our blog or podcast.

        • NEDA Walks

          Join us for an upcoming NEDA Walk in your area.

          NEDA Walk – Columbus, OH: Sunday, April 23rd, 11am ET. Learn more and register here

           

        September 10, 2018

        How it Works

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        How it works

        The Emily Program is nationally recognized for its compassionate, evidence-based approach to eating disorder treatment and lifelong recovery. We understand the tangled complexities of eating disorders, often from personal experience. We know that you’re not defined by your eating disorder, and our team of experts—including therapists, dietitians, and medical staff—focuses on treating the whole person.

        3 simple steps to start your recovery journey

        STEP 1

        Contact Us

        Reach out to our admissions team at 1-888-364-5977 or complete our online form. No referral necessary. We’re here when you need us—7 days a week. We’ll answer any questions, talk about what you’re experiencing, collect information (name, contact info, and insurance details), and schedule your intake.

        STEP 2

        Eating Disorder Assessment

        During your intake, you’ll be asked a series of questions related to your relationship with food and body image. Then, an Intake Therapist will review your needs and work with you to develop a customized treatment plan.

        STEP 3

        Admission

        After your intake, we’ll schedule an admission date and facilitate any necessary lodging so you can begin treatment.

        Get help. Find hope.

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