Eating Disorders at NU Psychology

At NU Psychology, located in Calgary, AB, we understand the profound challenges that eating disorders can bring to individuals and their families. Our compassionate, strength-based approach aims to provide the support, tools, and strategies needed to foster healing and personal growth.

What are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders involve disruptions in an individual’s eating habits that can have a harmful impact on both physical and mental health. These disorders often do not occur in isolation, and it is possible for someone to experience more than one eating disorder simultaneously or in combination with other mental health concerns. The main types of eating disorders include:

  • Anorexia Nervosa

  • Bulimia Nervosa

  • Binge Eating Disorder

  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

  • Rumination Disorder

  • Pica

  • Other Specified Eating or Feeding Disorders

  • Strength-Based and Developmental Approach: We focus on understanding each individual's strengths and developmental stage to create a personalized treatment plan.

  • Evidence-Based Therapies: Our team utilizes a range of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Positive Psychology, to support recovery.

  • Health at Every Size: We encourage health-promoting habits while moving away from weight as a measure of health. We emphasize that eating disorders can affect individuals of all shapes, sizes, and weights, and that, similarly, people of all sizes can be healthy when they care for their bodies.

Eating Disorder Treatment With NU Psychology

  • Intuitive Eating and Embodiment: We aim to heal the mind-body divide by teaching clients to re-learn the innate and unique ways their body communicates what it needs with them.

  • Family Involvement: We believe that family support is crucial in the healing process. Our services include family therapy sessions to foster understanding and support.

  • Holistic Care: We recognize that individuals are the product of a dynamic and ongoing interaction between genetics, environmental influences, historical context, and more. By approaching this complex web of factors with curiosity, we take a comprehensive approach to healing, considering the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—rather than focusing solely on the symptoms.

NU Psychology offers supportive therapy for Eating Disorders

We believe in addressing eating disorders holistically, recognizing the unique experiences and underlying factors that contribute to each individual’s journey.