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Feb 21, 20221 min read

Truly Collaborative Care

"One cannot treat [those struggling with an eating disorder] from the "outside," meaning treating the patient/client in a one-person -...

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Trust is Earned - Thoughts on "Trust" in Therapeutic Interactions & Healthcare Settings

shaelyritchey

Feb 20, 20221 min read

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Trust is Earned - Thoughts on "Trust" in Therapeutic Interactions & Healthcare Settings

When working with patients, clients, or individuals seeking support, we must remember that trust is not something any professional is...

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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022 - Everyone Has A Role To Play"

shaelyritchey

Feb 2, 20222 min read

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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022 - Everyone Has A Role To Play"

February 1-7 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) in Canada. This year's campaign, "Everyone has a role to play," aims to...

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"Chronic" - An Exploration of the Harmful Effects of Labels & Language

shaelyritchey

Jan 15, 20226 min read

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"Chronic" - An Exploration of the Harmful Effects of Labels & Language

This is an older blog post I wrote that I have gone back through and updated/adjusted as my understanding and view of things has changed....

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Exploring Spectrum-Based Diagnoses - Reflecting On How We Classify Eating Disorders

shaelyritchey

Jan 11, 202211 min read

eating disorders

Exploring Spectrum-Based Diagnoses - Reflecting On How We Classify Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is an eating disorder is an eating disorder... That is pretty much the summary of what I have to say here, but let's...

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Digging Deeper - Fostering Inclusivity and Healing in Intensive Treatment Settings

shaelyritchey

Jan 10, 20222 min read

eating disorders

Digging Deeper - Fostering Inclusivity and Healing in Intensive Treatment Settings

When it comes to eating disorder (and other mental health) treatment settings and a patient's "suitability" (as deemed by professionals),...

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shaelyritchey

Jan 6, 20227 min read

eating disorders

Unpacking the Word "Choice" in Recovery

This is an updated piece I wrote for the Jessie's Legacy blog in 2018. I find it interesting to re-visit some of the things I have...

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shaelyritchey

Dec 18, 20216 min read

eating disorders

Writing Letters to Government Officials

This is not my usual sort of blog post, but I thought the example of writing a letter to government might be helpful in encouraging...

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The Not-So-Easily-Measured (What Are The Dangers of Prioritizing Objectivity in Mental Health Care?)

shaelyritchey

Dec 11, 20214 min read

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The Not-So-Easily-Measured (What Are The Dangers of Prioritizing Objectivity in Mental Health Care?)

Western medicine today, like much of science, prioritizes objectivity and quantitative research (what can be empirically investigated and...

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Lived Experience Panels & The Importance of Broadening the Narrative Around Eating Disorders

shaelyritchey

Dec 4, 20212 min read

healthcare

Lived Experience Panels & The Importance of Broadening the Narrative Around Eating Disorders

Networking and educational opportunities for professionals are a critical part of advancing areas of study and practice in healthcare. It...

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Addressing the Gaps in Current Eating Disorder Services in the Province of British Columbia

shaelyritchey

Nov 18, 202114 min read

eating disorders

Addressing the Gaps in Current Eating Disorder Services in the Province of British Columbia

Recently the outpatient in Victoria, B.C. announced further service cuts for adult patients. In January of 2022, no further intakes for...

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shaelyritchey

Nov 8, 20213 min read

eating disorders

Felt Inspired, Might Delete Later

Over the past few days, as change in the air and circumstances collide, I've found myself pouring over Michelle Stewart's blog "Bess, I...

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