What is Urge Surfing? Urge surfing is an effective visual mindfulness technique for controlling undesirable behaviors. It is especially useful in binge eating recovery. How do I Use Urge Surfing? Urge surfing is a way of ‘riding’ out cravings, in a safe and attuned manner. The first step is to label the sensation as you begin to feel the urge or craving. For example, you may desire to binge at the end of a stressful day or after a fight with a friend. If you are able to, move yourself to a quiet space and relax your eyes.

When speaking about eating disorders we usually hear about Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia, but what is ARFID? ARFID stands for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. ARFID most commonly develops in early childhood, however, an individual can experience onset at any point over the course of their life. ARFID can share a few characteristics with other eating disorders such as nutritional deficiencies and low weight, however, it has some differences as well. How is ARFID different from other eating disorders?

Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and gratitude, but for many people, especially for people recovering from an eating disorder, the holidays can be daunting and create real anxiety. Food-centered holidays, like Thanksgiving, can be especially difficult. It is completely understandable that this time of year might bring up feelings of uneasiness, fear, or even sadness. Although these moments might feel especially challenging, you can still celebrate and have a wonderful holiday season, even in recovery.

Learn how intuitive eating can improve your relationship with food and your body, and reduce stress and anxiety. Discover the benefits of this empowering approach to food, and consider reaching out to Thrope Therapy, a New York-based therapy practice, for support and guidance.

Holidays can often be a challenging time for individuals in recovery from eating disorders. Many holidays in the upcoming months revolve around food, which can be triggering for people in all stages of the recovery process