When we see someone else struggling, our natural response is often to try to fix them or make them feel better. We are uncomfortable in the presence of someone else’s suffering. But by rushing too quickly to hand out a tissue (which stops the flow of tears) or correct someone who makes a critical statement […]
Recommended Resources
Distorted is an excellent book about the complex dynamic of a family dealing with an eating disorder. It was written by mother and daughter Lorri and Taryn Benson, who share their actual experiences with the daughter's anorexia and bulimia. Al-anon (http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/) is a helpful resource, whether the person you are trying to help has an eating […]
Upcoming and Recent Events
I recently participated in an interview with radio host Jon Pavano on Sunny 105.9's Sunny Across Central Florida show. You can listen to the two-part episode by clicking the links below. Part 1: http://podcast.sunny1059.com/wocl3/2028491.mp3Part 2: http://podcast.sunny1059.com/wocl3/2028506.mp3 On November 6th I presented at a meeting of the Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida on the topic […]
A personal note from Sandee Nebel, LMHC
Today's article explores a topic that most people don't like to think about – relapse. As you'll read below, feedback from an objective person can sometimes provide important clues that you are on the slippery slope to relapse. Feedback is just as crucial to our efforts at the White Picket Fence Counseling Center, […]
Feature article: Preventing relapse
Relapse. No one likes to talk about it, but not talking about it won't keep it away. In fact, the opposite is true. According to the Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) Model developed by Prochaska and DiClemente, once someone has passed through the active stage of recovery they enter a maintenance phase, when the entire […]
Recommended resources – Relapse Triggers Worksheet
As all unhealthy food behavior begins with a trigger, it is helpful to identify a few of your triggers. Jot down a few examples in each of these categories: Environmental Triggers (e.g., seeing or smelling food) Biological Triggers (e.g., hunger, thirst, cravings) Mental Triggers (e.g., thinking about food, reading a description of food, euphoric […]
Upcoming events
Expressive Arts Workshops (Music, Collage, Guided Imagery) – we are bringing these back as soon as the days are a bit cooler! Eating Disorder Recovery Group – Anorexia and Bulimia – Women with eating disorders 18+ (Currently starting a waiting list for this group) Mom's of Individuals with Eating Disorders Workshop – With dietitian and […]
A personal note from Sandee Nebel
At this time of year, many people are getting ready for new starts. Some have a new job, some are settling into a new home, while others are going back to school. Typically, colleges have a few days – or even weeks – of orientation before the school year begins, to help students adjust to […]
Feature article: Recovery from an Eating Disorder – How a Mentor Can Ease Your Way
While group orientation sessions like they have at schools are extremely helpful in dealing with the anxiety of a new situation, mentorship goes one step beyond. Mentorship is a uniquely powerful one-on-one relationship with someone who is farther along at whatever is it you’re embarking on. I’ve had my own mentors, both as a student […]
Recommended resources
Beating Ana is a book about the healing power of mentorship in recovery from an eating disorder (http://www.key-to-life.com/book/). Author Shannon Cutts also coordinates a free mentor-mentee matching service and online help forum (http://www.mentorconnect-ed.org/ – link updated Oct 14, 2010). I have just recently learned of her service, so if you have some feedback, I am most […]
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