Long-Term Recovery from Eating Disorders: Sustained Support, Relapse Awareness, and Whole-Life Integration

Recovery from an eating disorder is rarely linear and often takes years. This applied course teaches structured approaches to long-term recovery support, relapse awareness, and the integration of recovery into a whole life. By the end of this course you will be able to sustain support across years, recognize relapse risk, support whole-life integration, and engage thoughtfully with the cultural messages that shape body image. What you will learn: - The arc of long-term recovery and what sustained support looks like - Patterns associated with relapse and how to respond without panic - Approaches to weight stigma, diet culture, and other ongoing triggers - Approaches to athletic, professional, and social contexts that may carry risk - Approaches to recovery during major transitions including pregnancy, illness, and grief - The role of community, peer support, and continued professional care - The slow integration of recovery into a whole life including relationships and meaning The course is structured around six applied modules. Each produces a written artifact: a sustained support plan, a relapse awareness framework, a triggers audit, a transitions plan, a community engagement plan, and an integration reflection. This course is written for adults supporting or in long-term recovery from an eating disorder. It is educational and does not replace medical or psychological care. By the end you will have structured frameworks for the long, patient work of recovery support.