Loss Archives

Eating Disorder Recovery When Grieving: A Therapist’s Perspective

October 23, 2026May 4, 2026 by Dr. Lauren Muhlheim

A vivid blue morpho butterfly resting with open wings, for an article on eating disorder recovery when grieving.

TL; DR Grief is one of the most powerful threats to eating disorder recovery, and one of the least talked about. Written from personal experience, this blog explores how the sudden loss of a mother tested years of hard-won recovery from emotional eating and bulimia. And what it actually took to stay the course through …

Easing Grief Through Connection (Coping Strategy for the Holidays)

October 20, 2026December 5, 2020 by Dr. Lauren Muhlheim

A jar of dimes, illustrating easing grief through connection as a coping strategy for the holidays.

By Carolyn Comas, LCSW, CEDS-S Grief can be complicated and a painful process. This holiday season many of us are experiencing the loss of the past year we were supposed to have. For those who have lost someone special, this can compound the difficulty of this year’s holiday season. 2020 has not been easy for …