Recovery Space
Welcome
RecoverySpace.org is a South African website that promotes recovery from eating disorders. People with eating disorders (or their family and friends) can find out more about anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating and other eating disorders, as well as find treatment options, access information and find tips on recovery from eating disorders.
What you'll find here
This website contains general information on eating disorders, and useful links, as well as a section on getting help (where you can search for psychologists, dietitians and other health professionals). A RecoveryToolbox section has also been included, where you can read up on tips and insiders' stories of the recovery process.
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South African information A lot of eating disorders information on the web is for international audiences. At RecoverySpace, we focus on providing quality, relevant information targeted for South Africa. We provide local articles, discuss topical issues and provide relevant treatment referrals within South Africa (including Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town). |
August 2011: Measuring Up
Tracy writes more about her experiences of recovery, and why the scale is now a no-go zone. Read more
May 2011: Healthy exercise in recovery from an eating disorder
Compulsive and extreme exercise is often a part of an eating disorder. Psychologist, Althea Sherry, explores the difference between healthy and unhealthy exercise, as well as providing some tips on how to focus on self-care and healthy exercise during recovery from an eating disorder. Read more
New multi-disciplinary team
RecoverySpace, in conjunction with Integrated Therapy Solutions is opening a multi-disciplinary out-patient eating disorder team in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The team provides diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, diet and weight monitoring, family therapy, parental guidance and adolescent groups. For further information, please contact the facilitating psychologists Althea Sherry and Kerry McLuckie at info@recoveryspace.org.
