As a person with an eating disorder who is in recovery, I amazed myself at just how much time, energy, money, resources, thoughts, and prayers were sacrificed at the alter of my eating disorder. I could consume entire hours thinking about what I would or wouldn’t eat the next day, whether I had exercised enough …
Tired of: insurance company refusing to cover your treatment? doctor being clueless about the seriousness of your eating disorder? teachers and coaches at school not knowing how to respond to you as you suffer from the despair of an eating disorder? watching your daughter, son, mother, or sister struggle with an eating disorder and not …
The use of animals to facilitate positive changes in a broad spectrum of therapeutic settings have been shown to promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social improvement for people with special needs – including those with eating disorders. Researchers have have found that while a pet can be a good friend, a close partner, and a …
If someone you love has an eating disorder, they aren’t the only ones suffering. From time to time, I will share resources with friends and family members that may make the journey a little easier. The Comfort Compass is a coalition uniting individuals living with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders, families, friends, & professionals …
“To all who feel things will never get better, I want you to know that they can and will get better as your child gets healthy. I think it took my d two years after being weight restored to really be comfortable with herself, her weight and her illness. I know others have it happen …
NOTE: This is a rather long ‘post;, but it explains some of the most valuable information pertaining to the effects of starvation on human behavior. Please take the time to read the entire writing. The following is an adaptation of “Handbook for Treatment of Eating Disorders” p. 145-177 by David M. Garner, Ph.D., which describes …
“Coming Home: A Women’s Journey to Self” Workshop with Anita Johnston, PhD and Elissa Shapiro, LCSW May 8, 2010 Noon-6pm Austin, TX Spend spacious time in a beautiful, serene environment deepening and nuturing your relationship to yourself through ritual, storytelling, movement, music, writing and soul rejuvination. Learn how the voice of the Feminine Soul speaks …
Many of us have real problems setting personal boundaries, with others, ourselves, and yes, an eating disorder! Here are a few things I have learned along the way in my own recovery, that have proven to be true and helpful…. **Establishing boundaries helps to keep you safe. Others know they cannot take advantage of you. …
I was reading some thoughts my friends at Branches Counseling shared the other day, and they struck me as very powerful. Serenity; Definition. (n.) The quality or state of being serene; clearness and calmness; quietness; stillness; peace. Serenity is what we all strive for. It’s where happiness begins. But what gets in the way of …
I am convinced we all have a secret creative streak inside of us. Some of us are better at hiding it than others. What is your gift? Writing? Drawing? Painting? Dancing? Singing? Songwriting? Guitar? Poetry? Sculpture? Moviemaking? Whatever it is, why aren’t you giving your time and attention toward that skill? Do you need supplies? …
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