Eating Disorders and the Holidays

September 6, 2018

by Paula Edwards-Gayfield, MA, LPC, NCC


Eating Disorders can be a difficult and painful issue to deal with any time throughout the year.But, the Holidays bring family gatherings, tables full of elegant meals and decadent desserts.The festivities of the Season, can bring many of the stresses that trigger eating disorder relapses.Paula Edwards-Gayfield is a Licensed Professional Counselor at TLCC, who has a special interest in the treatment of Eating Disorders.


Paula also has a special interest in the treatment of Eating Disorders.She has provided individual, group and family therapy at the Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient & Outpatient levels of care; resulting in her ability to treat complex cases. She has served as the director and clinical supervisor of a non-residential eating disorder treatment facility and has supervised and provided training for numerous professionals. Paula's training and experience in the treatment of eating disorders has earned her the CEDS credential from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP).


A couple of articles Paula suggests for further information about eating disorders are as follows:

  • Dallas, Mary Elizabeth.(November 20, 2017). “How to Spot an Eating Disorder.” US News & World Report
  • Rollin, Jennifer. (November 20, 2017).“Tips for Dealing with Diet and Weight Talk Over The Holidays.” Huffington Post

Should you or a loved one need to speak to a professional about an eating disorder, please feel free to reach out to TLCC at (405) 246-5433, to reach Paula.


Author: Paula Edwards-Gayfield, MA, LPC, NCC, is a clinical member at Transforming Life Counseling Center.

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