Feeling “stuck” can mean lots of different things. It can mean feeling bored, depressed, anxious, frustrated, lacking motivation, and so many other feelings. We can feel “stuck” in our relationships, our careers, our family life, our health, or our personal goals. It is okay to acknowledge this “stuckness” and be curious about it. Here are some ways that I try to help myself when …
All Humans Are Beautiful
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Welcome to National Eating Disorder Awareness week! This is an important week to help bring awareness to the millions of people who have or are struggling with eating disorders. I want to remind you that any person, no matter their weight/size can have an eating disorder. We need to have awareness around this deadly disease just like we …
Writing a Letter to Your Body
Writing a letter to your body can be very beneficial for those who are struggling with poor body image. Here is a worksheet I have created to help you improve your relationship with your body. We all deserve to appreciate our body and everything it does for us every day! 1. What do you appreciate about your different body parts? …
How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder During the Holidays
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 …
Can Relationships Heal Eating Disorders?
New research (http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/03/23/oxytocin-shows-promise-in-treating-anorexia/67495.html) is showing some promising results of a possible new treatment approach to treating anorexia and other eating disorders. This new research suggests the significant role that a chemical called oxytocin could play in the treatment of eating disorders. Oxytocin is a chemical that our body releases naturally during times when we are bonding, such as in child …
Do I or Someone I know Have an Eating Disorder
Do I or Someone I Know Have an Eating Disorder? National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2014 With this week being the national eating disorder awareness week I think it would be appropriate to post some possible signs of an eating disorder. A quick screening that can be used to help assess if you may need further evaluation to determine if …
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