Finding The Fun in Food
My husband and I recently took a trip down to my hometown, Lancaster, TX, which is just outside of Dallas. I was so excited to show him the historic town square and the famous local bakery, Lovin’ Oven.
Keep Austin Connecting
We are honored to announced that ATX Nutritional Counseling will be a part of Keep Austin Connecting. This is a 10-week course starting September 10th that will provide a safe space for adult women in Austin to not only connect with others but also develop therapeutic and life skills that will foster personal growth.
Finding Food Freedom
I moved to Austin this past June and one of my favorite ways to explore a new city is to immerse myself in the local food scene. I had heard great things about the food here in ATX, but WOW has it been an amazing adventure!
Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
When it comes to supporting a friend or loved one who may be struggling with an eating disorder, the first step is having a conversation with them to let them know that you are concerned.
ATX Now Offering CEDS Supervision
We are so excited to share that our owner, Maggie Stenson, has earned the designation of iaedp-Approved Supervisor through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp).
3 Self-Love Tips for Cultivating Positive Body Image
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I want to take some time to talk about cultivating self-love through promoting positive body image. There are so many triggers that you may encounter daily that are reinforcing negative body image thoughts.
Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
I want to take some time to talk about signs and symptoms of eating disorders, so you can feel more equipped to not only recognize signs in a loved one but also recognize them if you feel that you are struggling.
The 3 Subtypes of ARFID
Avoidant Restrictive Food intake Disorder (ARFID) is a newer eating disorder diagnosis that was added to the DSM5 in 2013. It is a feeding disturbance that interferes with an individual’s ability to meet their nutritional needs. Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID is not characterized by body image disturbances.
Maggie Visits Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority at Southwestern University
In October 2023, Maggie had the privilege of being the guest speaker at the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority chapter meeting at Southwestern University. The focus was mental health, so Maggie presented timely information on eating disorder awareness and prevention.
DFW Iaedp Summer Workshop
In August 2023, Maggie was a featured speaker at the DFW Iaedp Summer Workshop to speak on ARFID and co-occurring conditions.