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In the Media | Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Sam Menaged of The Renfrew Center is Helping to Change our World

Samuel Menaged, the founder and president of The Renfrew Center and Renfrew Center Foundation, shares what inspired him to open the first residential center for eating disorders and ways he’d like to see the field advance.

The Renfrew Center Commemorates Milestone

The Renfrew Center has now touched the lives of 100,000 patients who have come through our doors since 1985.

In the Media | How to promote body positivity, navigate diet culture

‘Diet culture’ is not a new issue, but it has reared it’s ugly head in the media once again when Gwyneth Paltrow shared her “wellness routine” in a recent interview. Erin Birely, LCPC at The Renfrew Center shares ways to challenge the messages and beliefs that come from diet culture and to embrace body diversity, as well as tips to help our children.

In the Media | For Those with Eating Disorders, Ozempic can be a Triggering Nightmare

As weight loss drugs become more popular, individuals in eating disorder recovery face emotionally triggering messages that can lead to relapse. Ashley Moser, LMFT, CEDS, joins other ED experts to provide ways to protect yourself and your recovery.

In the Media | What Specific Effects can Eating Disorders Have on your Health?

Many people who struggle with eating disorders also lose the ability to function in their daily lives, which negatively affects their interpersonal relationships and impedes occupational capabilities. Dr. Henry Cheng from The Renfrew Center of NY shares some medical risks of eating disorders you may not know about.

In the Media | Experts Warn Diabetes Drug used for Weight Loss Impacting People with Eating Disorders

Though prescribed for diabetes management, Ozempic has recently made headlines for another cause- weight loss. Erin Birely, LCPC, warns against the consequences of diet culture and discusses its impacts to the eating disorder recovery community.

In the Media | Eating Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, Social Media, & Support Systems

Though nearly 10% of Americans struggle with eating disorders, many suffer in silence. Join Renfrew Therapist, Rebecca Gonley, MHC-LP and alum, Lauren Larkin, LMHC, as they discuss the importance of breaking the silence and finding help.

In the Media | Actually, It’s None of Your Business Why Someone has Gained Weight

For many people living with chronic illnesses, dealing with the side effects of medication can be difficult, especially when one of those side effects is weight gain. Holly Willis, NP, of The Renfrew Center of Atlanta discuss ways to look beyond the physical and see your body is worthy of healing.

In the Media | Ramapo engages in discussion of Eating Disorders Awareness Week

In recognition of EDAW, Ramapo College and The Renfrew Center hosted a discussion that dove into social media’s effects on body image and ways to practice self-acceptance in the face of diet culture.