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In the Media | Eating Disorders and Hanukkah: Finding Light in the Darkness

Like all Jewish holidays, there is a strong focus on food, such as sufganiyot and latkes during Hanukkah. This festive part of the holiday can be highly triggering to those with eating disorders. Sarah Bateman, LCSW shares tips on ways to find hope in the symbolism of Jewish rituals.

In the Media | The Best Holiday Gift? Keeping Your Mouth Shut About My Body

The holiday season often means family and friends get free rein to critique our bodies, weight, and lifestyle choices. Dr. Sam DeCaro, PsyD discusses the impact of these comments and ways to redirect or shut them down altogether.

In the Media | Promoting ‘Heroin Chic’ Bodies as a Trend Endangers Mental and Physical Health

The declaration that ‘heroin chic’ bodies are back in style has reignited discussion of bodies being deemed trends. Dr. Sam DeCaro discusses how these messages can be especially harmful to those struggling with eating disorders.

In the Media | How to Deal With a Partner Who Body Shames You

Body Shaming is defined as any comment that implies that your body needs to be “fixed.” Dr. Sam DeCaro, Psy.D discusses how body shaming can be a form of emotional abuse and the dangers of these comments.

In the Media | How to Avoid Body Shaming During a Day of Feasting on Thanksgiving

Dr. Erin Wentroble, PsyD, Site Director of the Renfrew Center of Pittsburgh, provides insight on surviving the holidays and  advises how to avoid triggering conversations based around food.

In the Media | For the Last Time: Body Types Are Not Trends

Dr. Sam DeCaro, PsyD, discusses the dangers of treating bodies as commodities and how to reject the concept of trending body types.

In the Media | M.A.S.K Family Matters Radio Show

Sarah Bateman, LCSW, discusses the unique challenges of the Jewish Community during the holiday season.

In the Media | Renfrew Center Celebrates Relocation Of South Jersey Treatment Center

A treatment facility for those with eating disorders is now in a more spacious location in South Jersey, just three miles from where it opened in 2012.

In the Media | Renfrew Center World Mental Health Day

On October 10th, individuals across the world will be celebrating and honoring what has become known as World Mental Health Day, a collective day of reflection and awareness. In this interview with The Quad, Sam DeCaro, PsyD, Director of Clinical Outreach and Education for The Renfrew Center discusses the different support opportunities for alumni and the greater community.