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 …
“Biggest Looser” and Eating Disorders
“Biggest Looser” and Eating Disorders I have recently heard about a contestant allegedly on the TV show, Biggest Looser, who lost more weight than what her ideal body weight should be. I have only watched the show a couple of times, so I in no way want to put place this contestants’ weight loss solely on the fact that she …
How to eat on vacation without coming back as a beached whale!
Summer has finally arrived! The kids are out of school, the weather is hot, and the family vacation that has been planned for months is finally approaching. So what are you most looking forward to on your vacation? Is it the quality time you will finally be able to spend with your family, the time away from the office, or …
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