Have you ever been told that you are too hard on yourself? I recognize the irony in that statement as it is also a criticism. Unbeneficial self-criticism is a difficult issue to overcome because it is so helpful in many ways. Unfortunately, it can also lead to...
It is important to take time for yourself, to spend a moment to check in with you. Slowing down and attuning to ourselves may feel odd. What is it we are supposed to be checking for? How can we slow down and listen to our breath when we barely have enough time...
Our brain generates thousands of thoughts each day, including the internal dialogue that runs in our heads. It turns out the tone of our internal dialogue has a significant impact on our mood and well-being. For example, how many times after we make a...
Effective and lasting recovery from an eating disorder requires REPETITION: Repetition of new behaviors Repeatedly making the choice to recover (daily, hourly, moment to moment at times) Repeated exposures to foods or experiences that may feel unsafe (but...
As we approach the holiday season, with all of the merriment, food, family gatherings and the like will be in full swing. While this time of year brings joy for a lot of us, for some the holiday season is filled with anxious dread, and the reminder of where we are,...
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