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Recovery Isn't a Straight Line — And That's Not a Failure
Recovery isn't linear — and the shame of a hard day can feel worse than whatever triggered it. This National Recovery Month, TSC reframes what resilience in eating disorder recovery actually looks like, why community changes everything, and why the messy, non-linear version of your story is still worth telling.
Back-to-School Season Is an Eating Disorder Risk Season — Here's What Every Parent Needs to Know
Back-to-school season is a high-risk window for eating disorders to start, worsen, or relapse — and most parents don't know it's happening until it's already taken hold. TSC's Dr. Stephanie Waitt shares what to watch for, what to do differently, and why early intervention changes everything.
Leaving Home Doesn't Mean Leaving It Together: Navigating the Transition to College
College gets sold as the best years of your life — which sets a lot of people up to feel like something's wrong when it doesn't feel that way right away. TSC therapist Rachel explains why leaving home hits so hard, what she sees most in session, and how to navigate the transition without white-knuckling it alone.
Wear the Swimsuit: A Therapist’s Take on Body Image, Summer, and Actually Enjoying Your Life
Every summer, the "get your body ready" noise gets loud. TSC therapist May offers a different framework — one that doesn't ask you to fix yourself before you're allowed to enjoy the season. You don't have to have it all figured out to still choose to participate in your own life.
Your Teen Is Not Just Being Dramatic: What Parents Need to Know About Teen Mental Health
Teen mental health is in crisis — and many adults don't know what they're looking at. This Mental Health Awareness Month, here's what every parent, caregiver, and teacher needs to know: the warning signs, what actually helps, and when to get professional support.
When the Body Holds the Secret: Understanding the Link Between Sexual Trauma and Eating Disorders
For many people, an eating disorder isn't just about food — it's about what the body learned to carry after trauma. This post explores the deep connection between sexual trauma and eating disorders, and what healing at that intersection actually looks like.
Your Body Image Is a Feminist Issue
A feminist look at body image as a political, not personal, problem—examining beauty standards, intersectionality, commodified “empowerment,” and body liberation as a movement for collective change.
Disordered Eating and Diet Culture in Women’s History
Disordered eating didn't emerge overnight. Explore how diet culture evolved alongside women's roles in history—and how understanding that history can reduce shame and support lasting recovery.
Self-Love Practices for Women and Young Adults: A Path to Compassion and Confidence
Discover 7 practical self-love practices for women and young adults. Learn how self-compassion, boundaries, and mindfulness build lasting confidence and resilience.
Eating Disorders and Relationships: How Body Image Impacts Intimacy
Body image struggles and eating disorders can quietly disrupt intimacy and connection. Learn how to rebuild closeness with compassion and trauma-informed support.