One approach that I use in working with eating disorders is Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS holds the belief that within each person there exist many “parts” of self or sub personalities and that each have developed over time as a way to try to help manage the system as a whole. This might sound …
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“I’ve had very mixed feelings about my eating disorder. It has ranged from making me feel powerful to completely hopeless and desperate. At one point I remember being terrified of how I could continue living my life with such a huge burden, and I wasn’t sure if I could. It was my drug and I …
For many of my clients, knowing there is light at the end of the tunnel is crucial to staying on the path to recovery. Some have been struggling for several years and cannot imagine what life without the constant negative thoughts and judgments would be like. A significant part of my job is to regularly …
I think that many of us are aware of and have some understanding of what ADHD or ADD means or looks like. Usually it conjures up images of 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 …
How often do you find yourself thinking if I could only change (fill in the blank) about myself, life would be better? Have you been successful in significantly changing something about yourself or the way you live your life? The text, ‘The Four Agreements’ by Don Miguel Ruiz, is a summary of the mastery of …
No matter how much technology has helped us to accomplish a majority of our communication, shopping, paying bills, etc. from the comfort of our homes or while standing in line for our morning coffee, life has become busier and more attention-stimulating than ever. Below are a few techniques recommended in the book, “The 50 Best …
Eating mindfully can transform your life in many ways. It will allow you to truly be present to the meal experience, to honor your authentic hunger and fullness cues as well as enrich the taste of the meal. Below are the ‘Three A’s” to begin eating in a more mindful way. Arriving Arriving at food means …
This is the artist view of writing out your goals and in many cases far more effective. Imagine you have the power to create what you want your life to be. You are creating the story and you have the ability to make anything happen! This is your vision. Creating a dream board or vision …
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 …
Your ego has been hanging out with you for so many years that eventually it’s the only voice you hear. The ego stuffs you into a box where you only feel safe living in fear and playing small. Therefore, whenever you step outside the box and shine light on the darkness, the ego freaks out …