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‘You Can’t Live on Cereal’: Raising a Picky Eater February 18, 2020 . No Comments
Some level of picky eating is generally par for the parenting course. Children of any age might show some selectiveness about the food they eat, but parents often have the most struggles ... Read More
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Eating Disorders and the Therapeutic Relationship September 1, 2018 . No Comments
Eating disorders, the most lethal of all the mental health disorders, kill and maim 6 to 13% of their victims, 87% of whom are children under the age of 20. “Best practice” ... Read More
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Managing Meals: How to Take the Struggles Out of Mealtime with Kids April 24, 2018 . 1 Comment
A few months ago, I identified and acknowledged one of my biggest stressors in raising young children: mealtime. The constant battles during meals, nagging the kids to stay at the table, ... Read More
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Stress and Emotional Eating: Exploring Our Relationship with Food April 6, 2018 . No Comments
For many of us, stress is a fundamental part of life. Perhaps we tend to overextend ourselves with work, social commitments, and our personal lives. Or maybe we never turn off our many ... Read More
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Self-Soothing or Eating Disorder? When It’s Not Just Comfort Food March 29, 2018 . No Comments
Food is an important element of every culture; the less of it available, the more important the meaning surrounding it. From holiday and traditional celebrations to the ritual of Sunday ... Read More
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Increasing Body Acceptance Through Cognitive Dissonance February 12, 2018 . 6 Comments
As an eating disorder therapist, I work with people in all stages of their recovery journey. One question I am often asked is, “How do I move from body dissatisfaction to body acceptance?” To ... Read More
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Letting Go of Body Anxiety and Learning to Love Ourselves, Today October 5, 2017 . 3 Comments
Most people would agree the media today is inundated with unrealistic portrayals of women’s bodies. Because of practices such as choosing primarily thin, young, white women to sell products ... Read More
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When Clients Access Mental Health Records, and Other News March 3, 2017 . 4 Comments
People are generally entitled to access their medical records, including progress notes made by mental health providers to document the progress of treatment. Increased use of online progress ... Read More
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Holistic Food Counseling: Are Your Meals Affecting Your Mood? July 12, 2016 . 8 Comments
As more mental health practitioners embrace a holistic view of wellness, the role of food and diet is gaining more attention. Numerous studies show a link between healthier diets and lower ... Read More
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The Beauty of Self-Love: Making Peace with Your Body May 5, 2016 . 10 Comments
“The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.” —Francis Bacon, English philosopher A large portion of the U.S. economy would grind to a halt if people made peace ... Read More
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Thinspiration: The Dangers of a Pro-Ana/Pro-Mia Lifestyle April 15, 2016 . 14 Comments
Editor’s note: The subject matter in this article may be triggering for those who experience body image issues, those coping with an eating disorder, and those who are in recovery. The ... Read More
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How Do I Choose a Residential Treatment Center? February 1, 2016 . 17 Comments
There are many different types of residential treatment centers (RTCs) that offer therapeutic care for a wide variety of behavioral and mental health issues. Choosing a center that is suited ... Read More