Books to Support Eating Disorder Recovery, Self-Acceptance, and Mental Wellness

A self-care plan is a personalized strategy that helps you prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical well-being while navigating recovery. It acts as a guide for managing stress, handling triggers, and nurturing yourself in a way that supports healing.

Celebrating milestones in eating disorder recovery is important because it reinforces progress, boosts motivation, and acknowledges your strength. Every step forward—big or small—deserves recognition. Here’s how to celebrate in a way that aligns with your healing journey.

Birthdays can be exciting, emotional, or even challenging in eating disorder recovery. They often involve food, social gatherings, and body image thoughts, which might bring up anxiety or ED urges. However, your birthday is about celebrating YOU—not about stress, guilt, or food rules.

Practicing boundary-setting through role-play exercises can help you feel more confident, prepared, and assertive when tough conversations arise. These exercises simulate real-life scenarios, giving you structured responses to use when someone pushes back on your boundaries.

Setting boundaries is an important part of eating disorder (ED) recovery, but not everyone will understand or respect them right away. Some people might push back, argue, or dismiss your boundaries, whether out of confusion, habit, or lack of awareness.

One of the lesser talked-about — but emotionally painful — side effects of eating disorders is hair loss or noticeable changes in hair texture, thickness, or growth. For many teens and young adults, especially, these physical signs can increase distress or shame.

Have you ever pictured something you wanted — a goal, a relationship, a feeling — and then felt like your energy helped bring it closer? That’s the heart of manifesting: focusing your thoughts, beliefs, and intentions in a way that helps you move toward what you truly want.

Change isn’t all-or-nothing.
It's a journey — and people move through different stages at their own pace.

Whether you're a teen in recovery, a parent supporting a loved one, or a therapist helping someone find their footing, the Stages of Change model offers a roadmap for empathy and support.

Meditation isn’t about perfect stillness or clearing your mind — it’s about coming home to your body and breath. And the way you sit can make a big difference in how grounded, present, and comfortable your practice feels.

Whether you're new to meditation or deepening your practice, these key points of posture will help you sit with ease, awareness, and support.

When you’re walking through recovery from an eating disorder — whether you’re just beginning or have been at it for a while — it’s easy to feel like every step forward should be perfect. Like every meal, every therapy session, every thought has to be “right.”