Eating Disorder Resources
At Finding Freedom Ranch, we believe true recovery from eating disorders involves healing the whole person—body, mind, and soul. Our resources are carefully selected to support clinical understanding, emotional wellness, and spiritual growth. Whether you're a caregiver, clinician, or someone seeking hope, we invite you to explore tools and insights that reflect both evidence-based care and biblical truth.
Eating Disorder Facts
95%
of people with eating disorders are aged
12 to 25
0
is the amount of adolescent in-patient treatment facilities available in Michigan
75%
of children who have anorexia are female
5-10%
of people with anorexia die within ten years of onset and 18-20% die within 20 years of onset
Eating disorders are a daily struggle for 10 million females in the United States. Four out of ten individuals have either personally experienced an eating disorder or know someone who has.
The average onset of eating disorder beliefs and behaviors begins in adolescence and since the pandemic, eating disorders in adolescent girls has more than doubled.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. With the young age of onset, it is ever more important that early intervention and effective treatment options are available and accessible for young women. If left untreated, eating disorders tend to become more severe and less receptive to treatment.
Resources
Jennifer Smith Lane: Jennifer is the author of Transformed: Eating and Body Image Renewal God's Way. She is also a teacher and certified eating disorder recovery coach. Set Free Ministries: If you are a prisoner to depression, anger, bitterness, or any other power that has control over your life – they can help. In Christ you can find real freedom and healing. Trina Weber: Registered Eating Disorder Dietitian located in Kalamazoo, MI. West Michigan Wellness Group: Christian-based counseling for people of all ages. West Michigan Wellness provides mental health treatment along with support groups in Byron Center.
West Michigan Eating Disorder Specialists: A group practice of licensed therapists and registered dietitians who are passionate about providing individualized and compassionate care for those suffering with eating disorders. Email Kelly Boprie at kellyboprie@proton.me with any questions. 1861 RW Berends Dr SW | Wyoming MI | 616-320-5111
Winning at Home: Christian-based counseling option located in Holland and Zeeland MI. Winning at Home provides counseling for people of all ages in need of support and mental health treatment.
Eating Recovery Center: Eating Recovery Center offers specialized, evidence-based treatment for eating disorders and related mental health conditions. The site provides information on care options for children, adolescents, and adults, including inpatient, residential, and virtual programs across the U.S. Eating Disorders: What are they?: This video explains the different types of eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID along with their symptoms, causes, and emotional impact. It emphasizes that eating disorders are serious, complex mental health conditions that affect people of all backgrounds and require compassionate, professional treatment for recovery. The National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED): The National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (NCEED) is a federally funded resource hub offering evidence-based education, training, and tools for healthcare providers, individuals, and families affected by eating disorders. The site features webinars, toolkits, and clinical guidance to support early detection, treatment, and recovery. Feast Caregiver Skills Toolkit: This online toolkit from NCEED and F.E.A.S.T. equips parents and caregivers with practical skills to support a loved one’s recovery from an eating disorder. Through short, easy-to-follow videos, it offers guidance on managing mealtime challenges, introducing fear foods, handling distress, and advocating for medical care.
The Truth About Eating Disorders, Focus on the Family: This article offers a faith-based perspective on eating disorders, exploring their emotional, psychological, and spiritual roots. It discusses contributing factors, biblical truths about beauty and identity, and provides guidance for parents to help their children avoid the traps of diet culture and disordered eating. Intersection of Diet Culture and Eating Disorder: This blog explores how diet culture through its glorification of thinness and moralization of food and body image contributes to disordered eating and the development of eating disorders. It highlights the cultural, psychological, and historical roots of diet culture and offers strategies for recovery and resilience in a society that often equates appearance with worth. Beauty Queens and World Peace: In this devotional, Paul Tripp reflects on a viral beauty pageant moment to explore a deeper truth: the human longing for transcendence. He connects this desire to our God-given purpose, reminding readers that we were created for more than self-centered living—we were made to be part of something greater. Through biblical insight, Tripp encourages us to embrace our calling to live beyond ourselves in pursuit of God’s glory and grace.
