Last week I mentioned that “if your emotions are feeling chaotic and cluttered, you may also be expressing that by letting dishes and mail pile up, not taking care of your clothes, or not keeping up with regular cleaning. That can start a vicious cycle.” Housework can seem overwhelming, and you may not look forward […]
Your Home is Where Your Recovery Lives
In last week’s introduction to this topic, I mentioned that “as important as it is to do the inner work of healing from an eating disorder or food addiction, the physical environment around us can go a long way to establish and protect our serenity.” When you look around your home right now, does your […]
Is Your Home a Haven?
In this stressful world, we all need a haven. And for many of us, the home can be that place. As important as it is to do the inner work of healing from an eating disorder or food addiction, the physical environment around us can go a long way to establish and protect our serenity. […]
You Can’t Lie to Your Journal
In a previous article, I wrote about how journaling can help you choose the right tools for your recovery. Of course journaling is a powerful tool in its own right. It’s very difficult to lie to yourself when you’re writing. There’s something about putting pen to paper that always brings out the truth. If you’ve been getting complacent with your […]
Upcoming Groups and Workshops – New Starts and Ideas
Upcoming Groups and Workshops will help you get a jump start in your personal growth process. Click here to view and download your own printable copy! Tell us what you think of the new workshops – let us also know what interests YOU!
The Danger of Easy Recovery – Beth’s Story
Beth (not her real name) had been recovering from a compulsive eating disorder for eight months. She visited her therapist once a week, attended 12-step program meetings, and wrote diligently in her journal every single evening. She was gaining more confidence eating in public settings, and was usually able to speak up and ask for […]
10 Ways to Take Your Recovery to the Next Level
Whether you’re just starting to address your food issues, or you’ve already had some healing from eating disorders and food addiction, there is always a next level of recovery to be reaching for. The truth is that if you get stuck in a rut in your recovery, it puts you in real danger of relapse. It’s […]
Your personalized tool planner
Journaling is one of my favorite tools for self-reflection and increased awareness. I recommend it to all of my clients with eating and weight disorders, and now I'm recommending it to you as well. In a way, journaling is like your personalized tool planner. By writing out your responses and reactions to using specific tools, […]
Starting a ripple of recovery from eating disorders
It's my mission to help as many people with eating disorders as possible. I'm only one person, so I concentrate on the ripple effect. For example, by supervising registered interns and graduate interns, I enable more clients to get support and for lower fees. On the other side, we're providing a rich learning experience for […]
Tools only work if you’re ready to use them
I’ve noticed a pattern in my therapy practice over the years, where there will be an influx of people flocking to the Center in search of tools – the right food plan, exercise plan, journaling method, etc. that’s going to deliver freedom from food addiction and eating disorders. “Just give me the answer!” We understand […]
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