Caitlin Crawford
A Certified Carolyn Costin Institute Intern
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I struggled with an eating disorder for several years. I know what it feels like to need accountability, structure, and help in the “trenches” of recovery. It's scary and confusing to navigate alone.
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I am here to help clients set goals, assess their motivation, and to be an advocate of their healthiest selves. Having been rigorously trained and supervised by Carolyn Costin, my approach is guided by her work using compassion, humanism, and authenticity.
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In my own treatment experience, I found that having an eating disorder coach was pivotal to my being recovered. It was a game-changer for me, and I am forever grateful for the guidance I received.
Developing relationships with other people became more important to me than listening to my eating disorder self. By learning to have trust in others, and reaching out, I learned how to navigate my recovery and the world around me. I learned how to decipher who and what I needed in order to build a better life for myself.
Being fully recovered is possible! ​ ​​​
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CREATING A PLAN THAT WORKS FOR YOU​
Utilizing my personalized coaching services, I work alongside individuals and their treatment teams to develop an integrated plan in order to achieve recovery goals.
I combine the practices of mindfulness and conscious eating and work with client's motivation, patience, and hope during the eating disorder recovery process. I am here to encourage clients to make decisions from their healthy self and to view their personal traits as assets instead of liabilities. I strive to be a recovered role model for clients and help clients connect with their mind, body, and soul.
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The primary focus in my work is based on the principles and assignments from the "8 Keys To Recovery From An Eating Disorder” book & workbook, written by Carolyn Costin & Gwen Schubert Grabb
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How It Works
Coaching
​As an eating disorder coach intern, I support clients in the here and now and serve as an adjunct to their treatment teams.
I provide sessions that vary in time tailored to what each client needs.​
During the initial consultation, we will discuss goals and treatment team collaboration.
Meal Sessions ​
​Virtual or in-person, I provide sessions to help clients improve their relationship with food. Meal sessions are integral for successful eating disorder recovery. Clients have the opportunity to challenge fears around foods and are able to process their thoughts and feelings before and after each session.
Text Support
​I’m available for texting and calling in between coaching sessions to provide extra encouragement and assist with eating disorder urges. Eating disorder thoughts are insidious and difficult to overcome on one’s own. Teaching clients to reach out is key to recovering from an eating disorder. Clients can learn to replace their eating disorder with relationships.