National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: What You Need to Know
"Everybody Knows Somebody" I've been posting resources, articles, and statistics all week on my Facebook and Twitter pages in an effort to raise awareness, provide hope, and point people in the direction of help for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This...
Put “You” on the List this Valentine’s Day
Every year in February, it is hard to miss the reminders that Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Whether or not you celebrate the holiday, you are surrounded by the colors of pink and red, the flowers, the candy, and the cards every time you enter the grocery...
Goodbye Perfectionism, Hello Courage
I often notice themes running through my life and lately it has been the theme of perfection and my discomfort with being imperfect. At the end of December, I moved in to a new office and between the holidays and the move, I feel like I can't catch up at home or the...
When It’s Not the Happiest Time of the Year: 10 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress and Anxiety
The holidays are supposed to be "the happiest time of the year" and yet, for many, they are a time of increased stress and anxiety. My last post focused on eating disorders during the holidays and how to prepare for family gatherings and social events, especially...
When It Isn’t the Happiest Time of the Year: Eating Disorders and the Holidays
In my private practice, one of the areas I specialize in is helping people recover from eating disorders. This time of year, I am very aware of how scary and anxiety producing the holidays can be for those who struggle with eating disorders, such as anorexia,...
You Have the Right to a Fulfilling and Vital Life: The Personal Bill of Rights
I believe we all have rights as human beings and often reflect on and share this list with my clients . . . Personal Bill of Rights I have the right to ask for what I want. I have a right to say no to requests or demands that I cannot meet. I have a right to express...
The Intersection of Eating Disorders and Athletics: What to Look For and How to Respond
"The benefits of sport are well recognized: organized athletics builds self-esteem, promotes physical conditioning, enhances skills, teaches the value of teamwork, and sets a foundation for lifelong physical activity. Athletic competition, however, can also cause...
Stages of Therapy: Ending the Therapeutic Relationship
In the last three posts, I have focused on how I approach the different stages of therapy in my practice - this post in the series focuses on the final stage of ending the therapeutic relationship. Upon entering therapy, many people wonder how long therapy will last...
Stages of Therapy: The Second Session and Beyond
Over the next series of posts, I want to introduce you to how I approach the different stages of therapy in my practice - from the free initial consultation to ending the therapeutic relationship. Once we've completed the free initial consultation and first session,...
Stages of Therapy: The First Session
Over the next series of posts, I want to introduce you to how I approach the different stages of therapy in my practice - from the free initial consultation to ending the therapeutic relationship. In my last post, I described what the free initial consultation looks...