Sööma offers virtual nutrition counseling to adults and adolescents throughout the United States, with a majority of our clientele residing in Washington DC and Virginia. Our dietitians are trained in Family Based Treatment (FBT) and have assisted a number of families in helping their child recover from an eating disorder. Today, we’d like to present…
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of flowers, chocolate, couples and most of all, love! Although we are typically thinking of our love for another person, Valentine’s Day can also be a good moment to reflect on the love we have for ourselves. Body acceptance can be a difficult topic to navigate because…
To begin, let’s quickly review what ACT means… ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It is an evidence-based model that helps us understand and explore the experiences that have shaped us into who we are today. It allows us to identify our values and help direct our time, energy and resources toward goals that…
The holiday season is known as a time where family and friends gather, exchange gifts, drink and feast. While many people may anticipate this time of year, others may not want to participate because of the stress and anxiety that it brings. With a season so heavily focused on big meals, cookies, cakes, and more,…
When you hear the words eating disorder, what do you think of? Does the image of someone who is extremely thin and frail come to mind? Or, do you associate it with eating behaviours? Chances are you thought of the former, and that’s okay. A common misconception in relation to eating disorders is that they are…
Stress refers to a situation that threatens or is perceived to threaten someone’s wellbeing and their coping strategies. We have all experienced some level of stress in our lives. Whether it be related to school, work, sports or relationships, the way we respond can have a huge impact on our wellbeing. Believe it or not,…
Food can be a pleasure for some while it can be a painful experience for others. The latter most likely translates into eating problems that are known as eating disorders. Eating disorders are not caused by one factor, per se. Eating disorders are typically a mix of many risk factors, including: ‘’genetic vulnerability/family history, body…
How to pushback against diet culture: Now that we understand the power of the diet industry, the pressure of diet culture, but also the negative effects it can have on you, here are some ways that you can contribute to pushing back against diet culture, when situations around you seem to encourage it. If diet…
Pride month has been celebrated in June for decades. It was established to commemorate the Stonewall Riots in 1969, to raise awareness about issues the LGBTQ2+ community still faces and to amplify their voices. One issue that is rampant among people from the LGBTQ2+ community that is not often talked about is eating disorders. The…
In Part 1 of this blog series, we discuss the insidious nature of diet culture that falsely glorifies losing weight at all costs. We explored several ways that diet culture seeps into our mindset and how very early on in our childhood, we are told that being fat is bad. We learn that messaging early…