For many people, the holiday season is a source of great joy. It often provides a time for socializing, celebration, and reunion, and instills happiness. Often for those who have eating disorders, this can be a particularly stressful and dreaded time of year. The following are suggestions from your loved ones and clinical professionals as … Read More
The holiday season is often synonymous with stress, but this year can be different if you adopt a positive and organized mindset. The culinary department at Carolina House has gathered a few tips to help you enjoy the holidays. Make a simple plan and stick to it: Time management is your friend during the holidays, … Read More
Serves: 12-15 patties 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 of an onion, finely chopped 1 finely chopped bell pepper 3 cloves of minced garlic 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1/4 cup chopped scallions 3 cups cooked black-eyed peas 1 tablespoon minced cilantro 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs … Read More
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup pecans 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 12 tablespoons butter 1 cup raspberry jam Preheat oven to 350⁰. Cover a 9-inch square pan with foil and coat lightly with vegetable oil or cooking spray. In a large … Read More
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons softened butter 1 cup, 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg Preheat oven to 350⁰. Mix together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and … Read More
The secret to these easy pumpkin cupcakes is a box of yellow cake mix. With pumpkin puree and a dash of pumpkin spice, these cupcakes are so soft, moist and flavorful and pair perfectly with the delicious cream cheese frosting! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 17 minutes Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix (plus … Read More
Carolina House Alumni Retreat 2019 Join us for our third annual Carolina House Alumni Retreat on Saturday, October 12, 2019! Come as you are and celebrate recovery in this annual day of reunion! Click here and register today! Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe The secret to these easy pumpkin cupcakes is a box of yellow cake mix. With pumpkin … Read More
Dialectical behavior therapy (or DBT) skills are a cornerstone component of clinical programming at Carolina House. We teach DBT skills at each level of care, and clients, staff, family, and friends all practice them. Many DBT techniques incorporate easy-to-remember acronyms. The Carolina House clinical team compiled a list of DBT refreshers as we move away … Read More
By Hannah Waspi, M.S., RD, LDN, and Erin Seymour, M.S., RD, LDN Returning to school can be fun and exciting. It can also bring potential challenges to your recovery from an eating disorder. First things first: Make sure you have set up appointments with your treatment team as they’ll help ease the transition back into your school schedule. Second, you might consider potential barriers that could keep you … Read More
When someone you love is battling an eating disorder, the effects of the disorder can have an impact on everyone in the family. It can be hard to know how to support someone who is going through treatment for an eating disorder, because these illnesses are often misunderstood and are still highly stigmatized. But you … Read More
