Team Spotlight: Meet Kenzie!
We are thrilled to welcome Kenzie Taff to the Embrace Strength Counseling team! Kenzie graduated with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 2022 and worked as a primary therapist at a residential eating disorder facility in Utah. When she made the move to Colorado...
Team Spotlight: Meet Kate!
We are so excited to welcome Kate Kastens-Moylan to the Embrace Strength Counseling team! Kate graduated with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 2021 and went on to work in her own private practice for over two years. After noticing that she felt isolated and...
20 Eating Disorder Mantras to Try
Recovering from an eating disorder is HARD. We often lose sight of why we started recovery in the first place, or wonder if it’s even worth it. Whether you’ve been working at recovery for years or are just beginning your journey, the mantras and coping statements...
My #1 Growth Word
It was my senior year of college and I had just gotten my first dog. I loved him immensely, but he had more energy than I knew what to do with and needed to be trained - desperately. The only word he knew when I rescued him was “No”. He had no clue what his name was...
Team Spotlight: Meet Reagan!
Reagan Rockholm has been a part of the Embrace Strength Counseling team for almost three years, and has played a key role in the development of our internship program. Reagan started as an intern in 2020 before graduating with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology in...
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Dispelling Common Eating Disorder Myths
This year marks the 39th annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) put on by the National Eating Disorders Association. The purpose of this week is to promote awareness about eating disorders, instill hope, and direct people to the resources they may need. At...
Team Spotlight: Meet Kaitlyn!
Kaitlyn Valdez has been an integral part of the Embrace Strength team for almost three years. Since graduating from New Mexico State University with her Master’s in Counseling in July 2020, Kaitlyn has brought a great deal of knowledge, dedication, and experience to...
Team Spotlight: Meet Angie!
We are thrilled to welcome this year’s counseling intern, Angie, to the Embrace Strength team! Angie is currently getting her Master’s in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Denver. Angie has been researching mental health and body image for years...
Continuing to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage – Mental Health & More!
Bienvenidos! Although National Hispanic Heritage Month is over, we wanted to share resources that take on a Mental Health focus in discussing, working with, or advocating for the Latinx and Hispanic communities. The resources below include a combination of social...
10 DO’s and DON’Ts of Helping a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
If your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, you probably know how painful and confusing it can be to support them through it. The guidelines below are meant to help you navigate some of these challenges and show up for your loved one in the best way you...