How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder During Thanksgiving
Mental Health, Eating Disorder Recovery, Eating Disorder Support, Holiday Wellness, Relationships & Family, Emotional Well-being Sydney Reese, LMHC Mental Health, Eating Disorder Recovery, Eating Disorder Support, Holiday Wellness, Relationships & Family, Emotional Well-being Sydney Reese, LMHC

How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder During Thanksgiving

The holidays are often painted as a time of warmth, gratitude, and togetherness, but for those struggling with an eating disorder (ED), Thanksgiving can feel like a minefield of food stress, comments, and expectations.

If someone you love is in recovery (or actively struggling), your support can make a meaningful difference, not by trying to “fix” them, but by simply being there with sensitivity and understanding.

Learn ways you can show up with love, not pressure, this Thanksgiving.

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Harm Reduction Model for Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Health & Wellness, Therapeutic Approaches, Body Image & Self-Compassion, Bulimia & Purging Recovery, Non-Diet & Intuitive Eating Approaches, Self-Care & Resilience, Strengths-Based Approaches Karen Moore, LCSW-QS, CEDS-C Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Health & Wellness, Therapeutic Approaches, Body Image & Self-Compassion, Bulimia & Purging Recovery, Non-Diet & Intuitive Eating Approaches, Self-Care & Resilience, Strengths-Based Approaches Karen Moore, LCSW-QS, CEDS-C

Harm Reduction Model for Eating Disorder Treatment

We know that eating disorder recovery is never a linear journey. When it comes to purging behaviors, many of us are familiar with the pressure to “just stop.” But, in my experience, adopting a harm reduction model can be one of the most effective ways to support individuals as they navigate their path to healing.

This approach focuses on progress, not perfection, and offers a compassionate, individualized approach that meet clients where they are. Small victories matter. Each small step forward builds confidence, reduces harm, and reinforces the motivation to keep going; an essential part of sustaining recovery in what can often feel like a long and challenging journey.

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