How to Handle Awkward Conversations at Holiday Gatherings: Interview With Jennifer Rollin, Eating Disorder Therapist

The holiday season can be a challenging time for anyone struggling with mental health. For those with eating disorders, there may be feelings of dread or anxiety around being with loved ones, especially with so many holidays centered around food. It can feel daunting and people may struggle with how to prepare for uncomfortable situations at holiday gatherings. 

Our founder and eating disorder specialist, Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LCSW-C, was interviewed by CNN about tips for awkward conversations at holiday gatherings for those in eating disorder recovery. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of having a plan and recognizing your triggers before the gathering. An example of this could be people asking or commenting on your body weight. Jennifer advises in this interview that these comments are often about the person themselves projecting and isn’t about you. 

Click here to watch the video to see the tips yourself!

Feeling like you may want more structured support as you move further into this year’s holiday season? The Eating Disorder Center is here to help!

The Eating Disorder Center offers therapy for individuals facing eating disorders and body image concerns in Rockville, Maryland. We proudly serve nearby communities such as Bethesda, Potomac, Gaithersburg, and Olney, as well as provide virtual services across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., California, and New York.  Additionally, we offer eating disorder recovery coaching to clients worldwide.

Our center specializes in therapy for children, teens and adults dealing with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, ARFID, orthorexia, and compulsive exercise. We also have therapists experienced in addressing eating disorders that co-occur with trauma, OCD, and mood disorders, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to each individual’s needs.

The Eating Disorder Center utilizes evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and ACT to support clients in overcoming eating disorders and body image challenges.

Looking for specialized help from a clinician? Reach out to our administrative team at The Eating Disorder Center to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist. Our therapists are passionate about helping those struggling with eating disorders and are committed to help you on your recovery journey! Give us a call at 301-246-6856 or fill out our contact form.

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The Eating Disorder Center is a premier outpatient eating disorder therapy center founded by Jennifer Rollin. We specialize in helping children, teens, and adults struggling with anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia, OSFED, and body image issues. We provide eating disorder therapy in Rockville, MD, easily accessible to individuals in Potomac, North Potomac, Bethesda, Olney, Silver Spring, Germantown, and Washington D.C. We also provide eating disorder therapy in Arlington, Virginia and virtually throughout Virginia. Additionally, we offer eating disorder therapy virtually in New York (NYC), Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. We provide eating disorder and EMDR trauma therapy in Rockville, Maryland and virtually throughout Maryland and Virginia. We provide eating disorder recovery coaching via Zoom to people worldwide. Connect with us through our website at www.theeatingdisordercenter.com