Our primary approach to treating eating disorders is a therapy modality known as Family Based Treatment or FBT. Learn more today.
While it is common for children and teens to feel unhappy with their body shape and size, for some, these concerns may lead to behaviors that pose serious medical consequences. These are some signs your child may be suffering from an eating disorder.
In order to be able to effectively help your child recover from an eating disorder, you need to be equipped with the right information. Here, we’ve put together a helpful guide for parents to learn about the different types of eating disorders and what they look like in kids and teens.
Traditionally, when people think of the stereotypical “eating disorder patient,” they imagine a heterosexual, cisgender, young white woman; thin and frail due to anorexia nervosa. And eating disorders can certainly look like this sometimes.
The teenage years are characterized by big emotions. But for some teenagers, emotions can be so strong and come on so quickly that they feel overwhelmed. These emotional challenges may happen together with suicide ideation, suicide attempts, and/ or self-harm behaviors. Click to learn more
The holidays are almost upon us, and for many families, this means large family gatherings – and family meals. The holidays can be stressful enough as it is for those in eating disorder recovery, and conversations and comments about weight can make them even more upsetting. Here are some tips for how to manage when your family is commenting on weight.
Many parents worry about the negative effects of social media on their teens. Research has shown, time and time again, that social media use is linked with negative body image and disordered eating. So what can parents do? Here’s everything you should know.
Cadence welcomes our Post-Doctoral Fellows to a warm and supportive team. Learn more and apply!
Cadence Child & Adolescent Therapy is looking for a Psychiatrist that is excited by the prospect of building out a psychiatry program and growing into the Medical Director role at our clinic. Learn More!
Come join other upcoming college freshmen to learn about how to best handle going off to college.
Our very own Dr. Ederer was featured in a Washingstong Post article on self harm. Read more.
Check out the Therapy Show. A podcast from our very own and amazing Dr. Vibh Forsythe Cox explaining everything families should know about therapy. Click here to listen and learn more!
Learn the signs of self harm and how to speak to a friend or family member who is exhibiting signs. Short video.
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