by Catherine Tilford | Jan 30, 2015 | Motherhood
I recently returned from maternity leave and have been reflecting on how becoming a mother has reinforced some key lessons I learned on my own journey of recovery and that come up often in my work as a counselor. #1 – I Am Strong This became my mantra in recovery and...
by Catherine Tilford | Feb 8, 2014 | Eating Disorders
It’s February and I still can’t turn on the TV without being inundated by advertisements for weight loss products, diets, and exercise routines. It happens every year post-holidays as advertisers try to capitalize on New Year’s resolutions and...
by Catherine Tilford | Sep 6, 2013 | Eating Disorders
I’ve written quite a few blog posts on eating disorders yet never tackled one of the questions people with eating disorders and their loved ones often ask – why? Why did I (or my son, daughter, brother, sister) develop an eating disorder? Inherent in...
by Catherine Tilford | Aug 14, 2013 | Anxiety
It’s that time of year again – back to school! For many, it’s a time of excitement and anticipation but it’s also a time when many students and parents experience increased stress and anxiety. Stress among college students is high because of...
by Catherine Tilford | Jun 13, 2013 | Anxiety
Growing up, my mother used to tell me that “sometimes the hardest thing to do is the right thing.” I have found truth and wisdom in this message at different points throughout my life yet have always struggled with it – wishing it weren’t true...
