by Catherine Tilford | Mar 3, 2024 | Body Image, Diet Culture, Eating Disorders, Mental Health
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign focused on educating the public about feeding and eating disorders. The theme for this year is “Get in the Know” because public awareness is critical in recognizing, supporting, and effectively treating...
by Catherine Tilford | Feb 2, 2024 | Body Image, Eating Disorders, Self-Care
Despite becoming an increasingly common concern, body image distress often gets written off as superficial or vain. In reality, it is a complex phenomenon, often rooted in deeply ingrained neural pathways and psychological processes. By delving into the neuroscience...
by Catherine Tilford | Jan 1, 2024 | Mental Health, Personal Growth
We all know that gratitude practices have the power to drastically change our mental health for the better. However, many people are still unclear on how to actually incorporate gratitude in a consistent way. Here are 4 straightforward ideas for making gratitude a...
by Catherine Tilford | Dec 1, 2023 | Depression, Emotions, Holidays, Mental Health, The Holidays
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many individuals find themselves battling a common but often underestimated foe: seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that occurs in a seasonal pattern,...
by Catherine Tilford | Nov 28, 2023 | Info & Updates
We are excited to welcome this year’s counseling intern, Isabella, to the Embrace Strength team! Isabella is currently getting her Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Denver. Isabella’s background is in substance abuse and trauma,...
