How Validation Builds Self-Compassion for People with Eating Disorders

Show Notes: Introduction to Dr. Geller’s recent research studies, including the approach and key findings Definition of validation, and what exactly validation means to people living with eating disorders Relationship between validation and self-compassion Introduction of self-compassion, and association with positive outcomes in recovery Introduction of barriers to self-compassion, and how people have overcome them Types of support, and how to provide support Importance of enduring support throughout the recovery journey Resources: To learn more about Embody – the story behind the program and the range of resources available to you, click here to visit our website Refer to Josie Geller and Avarna Fernandes's article, Learning from Individuals with Lived Experience: The building blocks of self-compassion click here In this episode we refer to the Eating Attitudes Screening Tool, click here to access the anonymous online screener. We also refer to the Body Image Screening Tool, click here to use. This is also an anonymous online screener. Research article on validation, The power of feeling seen: Perspectives on validation from individuals with eating disorders. Journal of Eating Disorders, 9, 149, click here Research article:  Self-compassion and its barriers: Predicting outcomes from inpatient and residential eating disorders treatment. Journal of Eating Disorders, 10(1), 1–10, click here