by Catherine Tilford | Sep 11, 2015 | Body Image, Eating Disorders, Personal Growth, Self-Care, Uncategorized
We all have a relationship with our body. The question is what kind of relationship is it? Is it one of struggle and pain or acceptance and gratitude? Many of us are at war with our bodies and the battle begins at a very young age. This war comes at a cost to our...
by Catherine Tilford | Jan 30, 2015 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motherhood, Self-Care, Strengths-Based Counseling, Uncategorized
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 | Sep 6, 2013 | Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Uncategorized
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 | Jun 7, 2013 | Eating Disorders, Self-Care, Sports/Athletics, Uncategorized
How do you know when something that is meant to be healthy and life-sustaining becomes too much of a good thing and potentially dangerous to your health? The weather is warming up and in Colorado that means I’m seeing more and more people outside enjoying the...
by Catherine Tilford | Apr 18, 2013 | Mental Health, Personal Growth, Self-Care, Strengths-Based Counseling, Uncategorized
April is Counseling Awareness Month, so I thought I’d spend some time writing about the profession that I love and how counseling is different than talking to a friend or loved one in our life. As a therapist in private practice, I have witnessed first hand how...
by Catherine Tilford | Feb 14, 2013 | Holidays, Self-Care, Uncategorized
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...
