“What Therapists Do That Is Helpful To My Recovery” Below are a few responses made by clients in regards to positive support: v They allow all feelings v They speak in the moment v They tell the truth without judgment v They ask specific questions and draw out information v They don’t assume things v …
Once a person begins the recovery process from an eating disorder, expectations around the duration may often hinder the recovery work and keep the person stuck in using their eating disorder behaviors to handle their anxiety. Further, the education around the timeline of recovery is important for all involved. Clients have often stated their fears of burdening their family …
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 …
My dear friend and colleague, Dr. Linda McCabe, graciously accepted my request to share her beautifully written and thought-provoking blog article on recovery. In it, she shares her own recovery experience and beliefs on the differences between being recovered from an eating disorder versus being on a path of recovery or ‘recovering’. Enjoy! RecoverED vs. RecoverING Recently, I had a …
Meditation is an amazing tool to help you find grounding and cultivate a sense of peace and clarity. It is a great way to start or end your day as well as a great refresher during the afternoon. Although it seems quite simple, it takes practice and patience. Wherever you are in your practice, guided meditation …
I love TED talks! Whenever I am in need of some inspiration or relaxation, I can always find something thought-provoking, funny or heart-warming. Below are a few of my favorite videos. How To Find And Do Work You Love: Scott Dinsmore at TEDx Golden Gate Park TEDxFiDiWomen – Gabrielle Bernstein – How To Be A …
Often, in our very “health conscious, foodie, fit” society, it can be quite difficult to determine what of our food beliefs are actually health based and what are created from years and years of being exposed to a very diet focused culture. Below is a chart taken from the book “Intuitive Eating”. It very clearly illustrates common thoughts that are often behind …
A common fear that shows up when I challenge my clients to increase (or in some cases begin) their self-care routine is ‘I don’t want to be selfish’. I understand that this fear has pretty much been ingrained in us since childhood when our survival was no longer 100% dependent upon our caregivers. In …
Common Stages of Recovery ∞Presence of behaviors with no sense of a separate eating disorder self. At this stage clients often do not even accept that they actually have an eating disorder, much less an eating disorder self. The behaviors are seen as being something they are either willfully or uncontrollably doing. ∞Denial of …
Be patient- there are no quick solutions Recovery from an eating disorder takes a long time. Even if you are aware of this, you may still be inclined to think that the person should be improving faster and that more progress should be made. Long-term thinking and endless patience is necessary. Research suggests that full …
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