by Catherine Tilford | Sep 11, 2015 | Eating Disorders
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 | Motherhood
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 | Feb 8, 2014 | Eating Disorders
It’s February and I still can’t turn on the TV without being inundated by advertisements for weight loss products, diets, and exercise routines. It happens every year post-holidays as advertisers try to capitalize on New Year’s resolutions and...
by Catherine Tilford | Jun 13, 2013 | Anxiety
Growing up, my mother used to tell me that “sometimes the hardest thing to do is the right thing.” I have found truth and wisdom in this message at different points throughout my life yet have always struggled with it – wishing it weren’t true...
by Catherine Tilford | Mar 9, 2013 | Anxiety
Have you ever been afraid of doing something and the longer you avoided it; the more your fear grew? Or maybe you felt depressed and wanted to hide from the world, and the more you withdrew, the more depressed you felt. This happens because our emotions feed...
