Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, M.A. - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
Posted by in Blog The following continues to be the most influential combination of words in my life. This hung on a plaque in my childhood home (Thank you, Mom and Dad). I remember being so young and fascinated by it–sounding out the words. I remember going to the family room dictionary (Yes, a big, big paper one with…Read more »
Posted by in Blog OK, this has to be a short blog today, but the topic is so important… Here I shout: “Between Sports Illustrated and Barbie, it has been an exciting time of change!” And of course, with all positives, there are usually also challenges. AND, to see body diversity in our influential images may help to normalize…Read more »
Posted by in Blog Today, I find myself reflecting on a story from yesterday’s workshop on males with eating disorders. There was a personal trainer, “Zyzz,” who had a solid social media following. He LOOKED healthy and many seemed to desire his physique. So many emulated the practices Zyzz shared with the public. Zyzz had a heart attack in…Read more »
Posted by in Blog Thanksgiving is fast approaching. If you or a loved one has eating issues or an eating disorder, this holiday can be especially challenging! If you or your loved one are using Family Based Treatment or some other parent/support-welcomed-to-be-involved treatment for the eating disorder treatment, here are some potentially helpful tips and reminders: Holiday celebrations can…Read more »
Posted by in Blog Medical and mental health issues can be the causes of mood and/or personality changes. And, have you considered food intake? You might be surprised at much fuel intake (AKA food) can affect a person’s outlook attitude, behaviors, and more (sometimes even the body’s function/appearance of health)! To read more about this topic: please click here.
Posted by in Blog The experience of food when one has an eating disorder is difficult to explain. Yet, I’m gonna try to touch on one part that many may experience. Here goes. I recently opened the front door to go grab the dry cleaning I forgot in my car. The largest non-tarantula spider I have ever seen greeted…Read more »
Posted by in Blog Organic. Pure. Clean. Healthy. Great words. And wanting to pursue a ____________ (insert whichever word applies in the blank–Organic. Pure. Clean. Healthy) lifestyle often is inspired by good intentions. However, for some of us, things can go haywire. Instead of ____________ (insert whichever word applies in the blank–Organic. Pure. Clean. Healthy) improving our lives and…Read more »
Posted by in Blog Are you interviewing eating disorders therapists? Yes, you completely have the right to vet us. It can feel scary to realize you or a loved one might have an actual eating disorder. However, it is also an empowering realization that can help lead you to healing and more freedom in your life! (Cheering sounds.) The…Read more »
Posted by in Blog As we shift towards summer, many people will start diets. In addition to dieting being a potential trigger for people biologically susceptible to eating disorders, the difficult part of this is that diets have been proven to not work. Add this to the focus on “beach bodies” and “swimsuit ready,” and we have a recipe…Read more »
Posted by in Blog When it comes to the idea of “eating disorder prevention,” differing (and seemingly passionate) views arise. Some I have heard or read about include opinions such as: Why spend precious and limited funds on something that we don’t know works? Is it even possible to prevent eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating…Read more »