I spent my childhood Christmases in the suburbs of Detroit, which rarely failed to deliver on heaps of snow to ring in the holiday season. After the first big snowfall, my brother and I used to rush out in our puffy snow pants and down jackets to play in the fresh powder. My favorite thing … Read More
Many TK residents come from homes where they witnessed or experienced domestic violence. This is why we respect and recognize the importance of observing Domestic Violence Awareness month. TK dedicated the week of Oct. 29, to involving residents and staff in multiple activities focused on this theme. Some were hands-on such as trauma aware yoga, … Read More
Thousands of 12 step meetings are held every day. Although they may share similar names and core beliefs, not all 12 step meetings are created equally. Meetings are led by members of the program rather than professionals. There is natural turnover among volunteers, and meetings may change significantly over time based on both the leadership … Read More
I recently had the honor to be included as an expert panel member on Huffington Post’s HP Live, a web-based show. The topic was elder anorexia, which is on the rise throughout our country. In the past, it was thought that eating disorders rarely occurred after the age of 35; experts now know anorexia occurs across the … Read More
It’s a beautiful thing when you can say that you truly love your work, and for me, the evening of July 27th was a night which served as a reminder of that. Timberline Knolls’ monthly alumnae night has been a tradition for a number of years, and has always been a special part of our programming – a … Read More
Our Medical Director recently held a webinar on the topic of Food Addiction that TK co-sponsored with IAEDP. We received a number of follow-up questions, and one person asked about the difference between fear and trigger foods. Her reply: It’s not unusual for an individual with an eating disorder to struggle with either or both “fear” … Read More
When is the last time you felt alive? I mean, really alive. Free to be the person you have always envisioned and hoped you could be. Free to be the person that you know deep down in your heart you are. If you are feeling less than alive (or if you are wondering, “Do I even have … Read More
The spring is always full of informative and educational conferences for health professionals working with individuals struggling with eating disorders and related issues. This March, Timberline Knolls participated in a few top industry conferences across the country that highlighted key research and the latest news in the treatment of eating disorders. Here’s how we connected with … Read More
Since NEDAwareness Week began last week, TK has received numerous questions from young women seeking advice on how to tell their parents about their struggle with eating disorders, as well as depression, mood disorders and cutting. Can I Possibly Talk To My Parents About This? Whether your parents have suspected you have a problem with … Read More
I absolutely love spring. I have learned to really appreciate the spring season since I moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Having grown up outside of Detroit, Michigan, I adore living where the winters are mild (and comparatively short), and spring is a long, lovely season. If you can stand the few weeks of pollen, the South … Read More
