It’s that time of year again when families and friends gather to celebrate the holidays. For many of us this can be a joyous time and we embrace being able to catch up with friends and families. But for others, specifically those who have an eating disorder or are in early recovery from an eating disorder, this time of year …
Am I Really Mindful?
As a psychologist I have taught mindfulness for many years and believed that I was mindful in my daily life. However, I recently had shoulder surgery (snowboarding may be the death of me!) and discovered how frequently I must have been multi-tasking. Only being able to use my non-dominate arm for several weeks made me more aware of my actions …
National Suicide Prevention Week
With this week being the National Suicide Prevention Week I thought it would be helpful to post some coping skills for those of you struggling with suicidal thoughts. Suicidal thoughts can occur when our brain starts engaging in negative thinking. These negative thoughts that our brain comes up with are rarely accurate and typically fall into certain categories. These categories …
Growing up with a Self-Centered Parent
Let’s face it, being a parent is a tough job! It is a difficult responsibility that doesn’t come with any instructions and there is no one “right way” to parent. Throughout my years of working with children and adults, I have noticed the significant harm that can come from being brought up by a self-centered parent. There is such a …
Helpful Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to School
School will be starting in just a few weeks! This can be a difficult transition for some students and some parents. Some parents look forward to having their children will be back in school and having a more structured schedule, while others feel sad that their child will be away all day and busy with homework and school activities. Returning …
Suicidal and Scared
I have worked with a number of clients who experience suicidal thoughts. Many people experience suicidal thoughts at some point in their life. Having suicidal thoughts doesn’t mean that you are “crazy”, or that you should be “locked up”. So many of the people I have worked with our afraid that if they are honest about their suicidal thoughts that …