White Pine Center Blog & Resources
How do I choose an eating disorder treatment provider?
To help guide you in choosing what eating disorder outpatient treatment provider is best for you, we’ll provide you with some considerations to keep in mind, as well as questions you can ask your potential providers.
Important Announcements: Update on Treatment Services
Important announcements, an update on our treatment services transition, and plans for our upcoming online resource.
White Pine Center Love Your Tree Contest & Erie Gives 2024
Give where your heart is! This Erie Gives, celebrate the day of community support by helping us to continue to fight back against eating disorders and body dissatisfaction by helping Erie’s youth navigate media and body image.
Tips for Valentine’s Day Depression with an Eating Disorder
Valentine’s Day can bring stress and loneliness, especially with an eating disorder. Find tips to cope, practice self-care, and prioritize your well-being.
Social Media's Influence Over Body Image and Eating Disorders
White Pine Center for Healing, a holistic eating disorder treatment center, looks at what the research suggests about social media’s influence over body image and eating disorders.
What to Look for When Seeking Gender-Affirming Healthcare
Everyone deserves dignified and respectful treatment in all their healthcare experiences. Here's what to look for when seeking gender-affirming healthcare.
Eating Disorders in the Military: Understanding the Risks
Why are military service members at a higher risk for eating disorders? Learn more about military culture, the importance of prevention, and how to get help.
Body Image Stories: "Hiding in Plain Sight"
White Pine Center thinks it's critical to spotlight positive body image stories. Learn about Ashley's struggle with body image issues and how she overcame them.
Eating Disorder Family Support Tools
If a member of your family has an eating disorder, it is likely that you have questions and may be feeling unsure of what to do. This blog will help you navigate through giving your loved one the support they need while also ensuring that you are giving yourself the self-care you need too.
Prevention Programming is in High Demand
Our evidence-based prevention programs are in high demand!
What are Eating Disorder Prevention Programs?
Eating disorder prevention programs aim to reduce the risk of developing disordered eating behaviors while also encouraging a positive relationship with food and body.
What Does White Pine Center for Healing Do?
White Pine Center supports those facing eating disorders, body image issues, and trauma through prevention programs, online resources, support groups, and advocacy efforts.
The Story of Susie: Why EDAW is so Important
This story shares Susie’s experience with Anorexia, including photos, and mentions the loss of loved ones.
We Lit the Bicentennial Tower for EDAW!
On February 27th, 2023 our staff and members of our community gathered at Dobbins Landing to witness the Bicentennial Tower light up in blue and green lights to commemorate National Eating Disorders Awareness Week for the very first time.
We're on the News!
During Eating Disorder Awareness Week, White Pine Center for Healing was featured on several local news stations for our Light Campaign.
Do I Have an Eating Disorder? What You Need to Know
Do you have an eating disorder? Explore common signs, symptoms, and next steps for seeking support and improving your relationship with food and body.
White Pine Center awarded Aerie Real Foundation Grant!
White Pine Center for Healing was awarded a $10,000 grant for our Eat Breathe Thrive program from the Aerie Real Foundation!
What is an Almond Mom? | Meaning, Behaviors, & Diet Culture
Almond moms and diet culture create lasting effects on children’s health and self-image. Explore the impact of almond parenting and how to break the cycle.
American Academy of Pediatrics’ New Guideline on Childhood Obesity has Dangerous Recommendations
On January 9th 2023 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a publication for the first time in 15 years recommending that children and adolescents should be put on medication or undergo surgery to treat obesity, based on their BMI.
Short Story for the New Year: "I'm proud of You"
A short story about Cam, who is recovering from her eating disorder, attending a family Christmas party. An innocent party game turns into dangerous talk of diet culture.