DR MARIANNE MILLER
CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Need Medical Help for Your Eating Disorder? Get to Know Physician, Eating Disorder Specialist, and Author Dr Jennifer Gaudiani, MD
Hello all! I’m SO EXCITED about today’s blog. I’ve interviewed Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, eating disorder specialist physician, founder and medical director of Gaudiani Clinic in Denver, Colorado, and author of the amazing book Sick Enough. Getting to know Dr. Gaudiani will not only educate you on the medical issues of eating disorders, it will also let you know what services she provides, both in Denver, as well as in San Diego and elsewhere via telemedicine. She also describes the diverse patients she has helped. Enjoy
Get to Know Eating Disorder Therapist and Alsana Clinical Director Dr. Moreen Rubin
Happy New Year everyone! It’s so exciting that we are in a BRAND NEW DECADE! It’s time for new beginnings and amazing growth. There are going to be some wonderful things to come for my eating disorder blog in 2020, and I can’t wait to share them with you!
For today’s post, I’ve interviewed eating disorder therapist Dr. Moreen Rubin, LMFT, who is the Senior Director of Clinical Services at Alsana eating disorder treatment centers. I’ve recently gotten to know more about Alsana, especially the Westlake location, which isn’t too far from San Diego. I’ve been really impressed with their innovative approach to eating disorder treatment, which incorporates spirituality—and I love love love that! Enjoy reading more about it in this post.
Six Great Online Resources for Eating Disorder Recovery
Hello all! It’s my last post of 2019, and I wanted to leave you with some great eating disorder resources that will be helpful over the holidays. If you are struggling with an eating disorder in San Diego or elsewhere, having the right information can be VITAL to your recovery. There is a LOT of eating disorder information online, and unfortunately much of it is inaccurate and potentially dangerous. I wanted to point you toward six reputable and reliable websites that provide accurate, up-to-date eating disorder resources that will help you and your family.
Interview with San Diego Eating Disorder Therapist Liz Bisarya, LMFT
Hi everyone! My latest interview is with Liz Bisarya, LMFT. I met Liz at a San Diego eating disorder training a few weeks ago, and I was struck with how compassionate she felt toward people in recovery. I could totally relate to that, and so I knew I wanted to get to know her better! Liz has a very diverse work background in multiple levels of care for eating disorders. She really embraces the Health at Every Size (HAES) approach, as well as intuitive eating. Enjoy getting to know her!
The Importance of Bio-Temperament and Engagement from Eating Recovery Center's Laura Effland, LCSW
Struggling with opening yourself to the possibility of recovery from your eating disorder? A few weeks ago, I attended a San Diego training by the Eating Recovery Center (ERC), which provides eating disorder treatment in centers all over the United States. Its headquarters is in Denver, Colorado, which is where I grew up! :) It’s been fun to attend several of ERC’s annual conferences over the years to get up-to-date training on eating disorder treatment and research (and to visit my hometown as well!!!).
At this recent San Diego training, one presentation really stood out to me, and it was by Laura Effland, LCSW. She talked about the importance of understanding the role of bio-temperament in eating disorder treatment. Laura also discussed how improving levels engagement in the world around them helps people recover. She expands on this topic in her interview for this post. Enjoy!
Five Mindful Places to Visit in San Diego When You're Feeling Stressed During the Holidays
As Thanksgiving is coming round the corner, and other holidays are fast approaching, it’s easy to feel caught up in the holiday frenzy. Whether it’s traffic, shopping, or your full calendar, things just can seem crazy. It’s especially challenging while in eating disorder recovery, as there can be more triggers than usual this time of year. Sometimes you just need a peaceful place to go in San Diego where you can take deep breaths and soak in positive energy so you can feel grounded and renewed. I’ve asked top eating disorder therapists and dietitians in San Diego for their recommendations of mindful places to visit, and I’ve listed five of my favorites. Enjoy!
Interview with San Diego Eating Disorder Intervention and Treatment Consultant Jennifer Tarzia
Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! I want to introduce you to Jennifer Tarzia, who is an amazing eating disorder professional in San Diego who is incredibly passionate about intervening with and supporting families with help when their loved one is struggling with an eating disorder. Jennifer’s company, Doyen Consulting Groups (formerly CBI Healthcare), works with individuals and families in finding the best fit for eating disorder treatment and care. She works virtually as well. Jennifer really has a heart for helping people, and she’s a wonderful person to boot!
Learn About Dissociation from San Diego Eating Disorder Therapist Dr. Danielle Hiestand
Hi everyone! I’ve interviewed San Diego eating disorder therapist extraordinaire Danielle Hiestand, PsyD, LMFT, CEDS. Danielle is a BRILLIANT woman who was one of my top doctoral students when I was an academic. She has been in the eating disorder field for a long time, and she has worked in residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of treatment.
Danielle has also taught undergraduate and graduate classes on eating disorders at University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Alliant International University. In the past few years, Danielle has added trauma specialist to her repertoire and has extensive knowledge about dissociation and how to treat it. I’m so excited that you get to read more about her approach to therapy!!!
Three Quick Tips on Finding Hope in Eating Disorder Recovery
Feeling discouraged about your eating disorder recovery? Is it hard to find the motivation to keep showing up for eating disorder treatment in San Diego and elsewhere? Does it seem like the slips just keep happening?
Discouragement is common for people in eating disorder recovery. All you want to be doing in San Diego is to take a break, go down to the beach, and let the water wash over your toes. It can feel so frustrating to have to keep putting energy and effort into eating disorder treatment. I want to give you some encouragement for your eating disorder recovery—some hope that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.