Movement can be very formative to building a connection with your body, especially in eating disorder recovery. Clients with eating disorders often transform their relationship with movement during their recovery. There’s more to learn about the relationship between movement and eating disorder recovery.
Read MoreJoyful movement is a way of approaching physical activity that emphasizes and focuses on pleasure. For those recovering from an eating disorder or disordered eating, one’s relationship with movement may be influenced by toxic disordered thoughts and behaviors. By tuning in to your intuition as opposed to relying on external factors to dictate how you move your body, you can learn to engage in exercise that is both enjoyable and good for you — physically and mentally!
Read MoreDance/movement therapy (DMT) serves as a powerful body-based treatment intervention for individuals with eating disorders to explore and reconnect with their bodies. Detaching from one’s feelings and focusing on negative body thoughts is a common characteristic of eating disorders. DMT provides an opportunity for individuals with eating disorders to become more aware of and reconnect with their body’s sensations and learn how to listen to their body’s needs.
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