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New Office in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
02.03.12
I am so very excited to announce the opening of a new office for Mindfullness in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan! Dr. Vazzano will be providing individual, family and marital therapy at this location. She will continue emphasizing the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns and chronic dieting at the new location but will also be doing work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and relationship problems.
The new office is a great space to learn and grow!
To learn more or to schedule a consultation, please contact Dr. Vazzano at (248) 686-0346 or kvazzano@Mindfullness.com
Recovery from an Eating Disorder
01.20.12
One of the most common questions I get asked is “Is recovery possible?” This is something I have written and thought a lot about over the years and a continual topic of debate even within the ED field. I believe without hesitation that recovery is possible (as you may know from previous posts). I also believe that you can live your life free from any focus on food, weight and body image problems. It is a long road and a great deal of work, but true recovery can be obtained with the help of trusted treatment professionals. Recovery may look a little different for everyone based on personal choices and the lifestyle you choose, but is obtainable!
Everyone Knows Someone
01.17.12
We have been busy generating new ideas and planning great events here in Michigan for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb 27-March 2). This year’s theme, “Everyone Knows Someone” has really gotten me thinking. As a professional I am sadly aware of how prevalent these illnesses are. In the United States, as many as 10 million women and 1 million men suffer from an eating disorder. These large numbers help put it into perspective and really allow this year’s them to resonate. We may or may not realize it, but in fact we all do know someone who is affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating. It could be yo yo dieting, disordered eating or a more clinical level of disordered eating such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder. Despite this prevalence, there still remains a great deal of misunderstanding and stigma associated with eating disorders. This year’s theme really has me thinking. How can we use others experiences and first hand knowledge to educate and dispel the myths that surround these deadly illnesses? I think now, among the buzz and planning for this year’s NEDAW is a great time to start talking about what we can do to create a climate of change–and then start doing it! After all, if we all do “just one thing” imagine the changes we could create!
Georgia Anti-obesity Campaign (Again!)
01.13.12
It saddens me to blog about this issue again…but it appears to be an issue that is not going away!
In an effort to “fight childhood obesity” Georgia has again ramped up an advertising campaign targeting “obese” children using shaming messages and bullying tactics. Check out the campaign here: http://strong4life.com/
I am sure after viewing these ads the issue becomes pretty clear. Rather than focus their messages on overall health and well being, the Georgia ads reinforce dangerous stigma and stereotypes that people who are overweight are lazy or bad. Further, they use shaming tactics to make people feel guilty or inferior.
Do you agree? If so, share your thoughts by signing the petition to support removal of these ads: http://www.change.org/petitions/childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-end-the-stop-sugarcoating-obesity-campaign#