by Eada Gendelman | Mar 2, 2023 | Body Image, Diet Culture, Eating Disorders
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...
by Eada Gendelman | Nov 6, 2022 | Info & Updates
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...
by Eada Gendelman | Dec 7, 2021 | Depression
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...
by Catherine Tilford | Dec 2, 2020 | Eating Disorders
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...
by Catherine Tilford | Oct 9, 2020 | Info & Updates
Hello, my name is Reagan Rockholm and I am a master’s student at the University of Denver, excited to start my career in therapy. I found my calling early in life—I have always loved being an empathetic and helpful person to those around me. Through education, I have...
