Understanding the Stages of Change | Episode 53

The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

In this episode, I walk you through the stages of change, defining each one and giving examples of how they apply to eating disorder recovery. I talk about:

• What the stages are, where they come from, and who created them
• How the stages of change work
• How to move through the stages of eating disorder recovery
• Examples of where we get stuck in the change process
• Getting to recovery through the stages of change
• The importance of ambivalence, hope, and taking action

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This podcast is hosted and produced by Janean Anderson, Ph.D., CEDS-S. Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast host. She holds the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). She is the Founder and Director of Colorado Therapy & Assessment Center, an outpatient treatment center in Denver, Colorado that specializes in eating disorders.

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