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Dawn Smith-Theodore, LMFT

Dawn Smith-Theodore is a specialist in the treatment of eating disorders and has a private practice in Agoura Hills and Westwood, CA.

What is the Price of Perfectionism?

February 5, 2017 Leave a comment

Perfectionism is the trait or temperament of a person who is striving for high performance standards, flawlessness, with a strong drive and motivation to achieve their goals. Temperament is the way an individual thinks, behaves and reacts in their environment. They can be influenced by the environment as well as genetics. This person will have… Continue reading What is the Price of Perfectionism?

Healing Eating Disorders Through Relationships

January 22, 2017 Leave a comment

The goal is to get the person with an eating disorder to turn to someone who offers a better relationship than the one with the eating disorder. There is a lack of trust in relationships and the eating disorder has served an adaptive function for the person. The individual will have many reasons why they… Continue reading Healing Eating Disorders Through Relationships

Why does an Eating Disorder Develop?

January 8, 2017 Leave a comment

There are many reasons why someone develops an eating disorder. It can be thought of as “the perfect storm,” when more than one of the following collectively happens in a person’s life: 1. Genetic Predisposition – There is a genetic linkage on chromosome 1 (the largest human chromosome) for anorexia nervosa, according to Dorothy Grice,… Continue reading Why does an Eating Disorder Develop?

A New Year, A New Beginning…..without an Eating Disorder

January 2, 2017 Leave a comment

The New Year brings the hope for new beginnings. What does beginning mean to you? The definition is “the time when something begins” That does not have to be a new year, but can be a new day, a fresh start, a new moment in time. When you have an eating disorder, that can mean… Continue reading A New Year, A New Beginning…..without an Eating Disorder

New offices in Agoura Hills & Westwood, CA

New offices in Agoura Hills & Westwood, CA

November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 Leave a comment

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