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...
5 Simple Coping Skills You Can Use Anytime
It’s tough to be a human sometimes. Coping skills can help. Here are five activities to try if you have been struggling with your mental health: 1. Five senses This coping skill is all about mindfulness and self-soothing. It involves honing in on your five senses in...
The Not-So-Jolly Holidays: Coping with Painful Generational Trauma
The holiday season brings more than holiday cheer – it can bring back old trauma.
The Not-So-Jolly Holidays: Confronting Challenges of the Season
Let’s get real about the not-so-jolly moments of the holiday season.
How Ed Lies to You: Free Yourself from Shame
Eating disorders lure us in with the promise they will make us more worthy then trap us in a cycle of never good enough. As an eating disorder specialist, I find myself discussing feelings of shame with every single client at some point along their journey toward...