Eating Disorder Recovery: One Perspective
This week marks 23 years of recovery from my eating disorder. As a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and recovered professional, I'm often asked two questions regarding eating disorder recovery: How was I able to recover? What defines recovery from an eating...
Team Spotlight: Meet Claire!
We are thrilled to welcome Claire Grieb to the Embrace Strength Counseling team as a Master’s-level counseling intern. Claire earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Oregon University and is currently in the final year of her Master’s counseling program...
Team Spotlight: Meet Scotlyn!
We are thrilled to welcome Scotlyn Manson to the Embrace Strength Counseling team as a Master’s-level counseling intern. Scotlyn earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in sociology and minoring in business. Following that,...
Summertime Challenges of Having an Eating Disorder
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summertime often evokes images of pool outings, barbecues, and carefree fun. However, for individuals struggling in their relationship with food/body, this season can bring about a range of unique challenges. In this...
Practice Makes Progress
Practice Makes Progress Growing up I heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect,” more times than I could count. Perfection was always the goal. I strived to be perfect in every way: academics, extracurriculars, appearance, personality, and achievements. Yet, no matter...
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: 3 things I no longer want to see
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...
The Neuroscience Behind Body Image Distress
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...
4 Practical Ways to Incorporate Gratitude in the New Year
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...
6 Strategies for Managing Seasonal Depression
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,...
Team Spotlight: Meet Isabella!
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,...