EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT SERVICE SCOTLAND

Control and the desire to be in control are often synonymous with eating disorders. Of course, that's not the case for everyone experiencing eating disorders/disordered eating. However, many find that having some control over something in their life - food and weight and body - helps them feel they have some more control over other things in their life that otherwise feel overwhelming, stressful, difficult to deal with or out-of-control. Despite what many who don't really 'get' what eating disorders are, it's important to highlight that eating disorders are rarely about about beauty, appearance or looking a certain way. In fact, they often have little to do with food, but lots to do with gaining control and finding a way of coping with life. Thoughts, feelings, emotions, memories and experiences are all controlled through one’s relationship with food. Control or non-control of eating and food provides a way of also coping with often painful, difficult or distressful thoughts, emotions

Focus on..... Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Binge Eating Disorder or BED is often characterised by someone consuming very large amounts of food over short period of time, even if they are not hungry. Although, we often see another form of binge eating that is characterised by an almost constant 'grazing' of food, which may amount to a large volume of food over time. BED is almost 2x as common in women than in men, although gender differences are less pronounced than in Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. BED has been found is all cultures and ethnicities. BED was formally classified in 2014 as distinct Eating Disorder and now has formal classification in DSM-5. Keeping in mind that everyone experiencing BED is different and BED may present differently (we are all different and unique, after all!), some of the signs and symptoms of BED include: Feeling out-of-control when eating during a binge episode. Often hiding food (before it has been eaten or hiding empty packets after i has been

In psychotherapy, counselling and dietetics, one of the strategies we often do is to look at the differences between physical and emotional hunger. If you're interested in some of these differences (and how they apply to you perhaps), then check out the poster below. Remember, we are here to support you. Our highly qualified, professional, friendly and supportive therapists and dietitians can offer in-person appointments at our clinic in Glasgow city centre or we can provide online or telephone appointments to anyone in the UK (we work with people all over the UK and beyond). Take that first step and get in touch to book an initial appointment with one of our therapists or dietitians (or both). Our motto is: 'your voice counts: recovery exists'. Your voice truly does matter. Best wishes, Talking EDs: Eating Disorders Support Service Scotland CONTACT W: www.eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk E: support@eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk

Did you know? We don't just offer therapy and consulting room hire to therapists (and non-therapists). We can offer a range of other services including: Therapy and Consulting Room Hire Individual Clinical Supervision (therapists and other support practitioners) Individual and Group Supervision (to other organisations) Staff Support and De-Briefing Sessions Staff Counselling Service Private Practice Coaching and Mentoring Discounted access to individual therapy and dietetics to registered room users Networking for Therapists, Counsellors, Psychologists Tutoring/Teaching/Lecturing Services (in counselling/psychotherapy/mental health/psychology) Training and Workshops Consultation Services Get in touch today to find out how we can support you and your practice or organisation: www.glasgowtherapyrooms.co.uk Best wishes, Glasgow Therapy Rooms CONTACT W: www.glasgowtherapyrooms.co.uk E: contact@glasgowtherapyrooms.co.uk

We're delighted to have a new therapist join the team. Sue C (we have a therapist, Sue B too!), will initially offer in-person appointments at our place in Glasgow city centre on Tuesdays 10am-2pm and will increase this over time. Welcome to the team Sue C! So, if you'd like to book with Sue C, Sue B or any of our other therapists (who are not called Sue!), then get in touch to book an initial appointment, get more information or ask any questions. Speak soon! Talking EDs: Eating Disorders Support Service Scotland W: www.eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk E: support@eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk

Calling all therapists, counsellors, psychologists and other eating disorder clinicians... We are excited to announce our next group! More details below. The next Eating Disorder and Body Image Supervision and Consult Group will take place on Wednesday 11th June 2025, 6-8pm. The group is facilitated by an accredited psychotherapists, clinical supervisor and trainer/lectuer with over 24 years experience in the eating disorders field. Groups are encouraging and supportive and offer you the chance to get support with clients; explore new ideas; share concerns; learn new ways of working and more. More details below. WHEN: Wednesday 11th June, 6pm-8pm WHERE: online, via Teams WHO: with Alexandra Easton, Talking EDs: Eating Disorders Support Service, as clincial supervisor and facilitator COST: £30 (once booked, please note fees are non-refundable/non-transferable) If you would like more information, would like to book a place or be added to the mailing list for this group, please feel free