Eating Disorders are life threatening mental illnesses, whose behaviors offer short term and relatively quick relief from distress. Eating Disorders are often mischaracterized, misunderstood, and can be easily missed by clinicians due to lack of appropriate training and education. Eating disorders are illnesses associated with severe disturbances in eating behaviors, as well as related thoughts and emotions. There may also be symptoms of preoccupation with food, and body weight and shape.

Therapists who are helping couples build an integrated relationship are committed to fostering curiosity in both partners.  Painful, repetitive, circular conflicts are interpreted as invitations to metabolize unintegrated feelings–not as differences to be negotiated and resolved.  Partners are encouraged to ask themselves, “Why is this argument bothering me this particular way at this particular moment?”

We are excited to announce our new name is the American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW). The Board of Directors felt this name and logo best reflects our mission, purpose and the Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) program.