How CBT Helps

One of the most frequently used techniques in mental health treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT. CBT is a form of talk therapy that addresses how our thoughts impact our emotional state which then directs our behaviors. It is used to treat a variety of problematic behaviors. Since the 1960s, the founder of CBT …

Self-care for Healing Professionals During the Holidays

As the holiday season is fast approaching, it is important for those working in helping professions to prioritize or add to their self-care routine. As care providers, we are more regularly exposed to the realities of life; the highs but more often the lows. While we work hard to support others in finding a sense …

Understanding ADHD

Many associate ADHD with young children, often boys, who cannot sit still and require medication such as Ritalin. Unfortunately, this generalization leaves many girls undiagnosed and thus not able to receive the support they deserve. As they continue to grow into adulthood, this lack of understanding by themselves, teachers, and family members creates an environment …

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD

When we reflect on our early childhood experiences with food, it can provide clarity on why unhealthy patterns we developed are so hard to break. Examining Your Family’s Relationship with Food An eating disorder can develop for a variety of reasons, including the environment we grew up in and our parental figure’s own relationship with …

Living a Value-Oriented Life

How Do Your False Beliefs Influence Your Behavior? False beliefs often make you feel that you are not good enough, smart enough, or have enough “willpower” to overcome your eating disorder. It is common to have the knowledge of what you’ll need to change in order to obtain or maintain recovery, yet the tools are just as necessary …

How to Create Your Day

I love the title ‘creating your day’; hopefully it is a healthy reminder of the fact that we do have power over how our days unfold.  We may not be very excited about our current job or other life responsibilities, but there are things we can do (before grabbing your smartphone, computer or remote) that can set …

Making Is-ness (& Recovery) Your Business

I just finished reading a very fun yet meaningful book written by Marie Forleo, a business, relationship and self-acceptance guru for women.  Her book, ‘Make Every Man Want You’, provides more than just guidance on how to meet someone.  It offers wonderful insight into how you can be present in your life and to enjoy it!  Forleo calls …

Is Food Addiction Real?

I will often hear from clients that what gets in the way of following a meal plan or eating in a non-dieting way is the fear that they cannot control themselves around food or are addicted to food.  The book, Intuitive Eating, addressed the debate around food addiction and below is their research explaining many of the …