This month's book is yoganap: Restorative Poses for Deep Relaxation by Kristen Rentz. It's the perfect choice for those of you who want to get into action in a very gentle way. These are restorative yoga poses, designed for complete relaxation. The author is a professional during the week and a yoga instructor on the […]
Upcoming Events
Setting Goals: Making Healthy Decisions in the New Year Free with 2 cans of food for a local food pantry! Tuesday, January 20th from 2-3pm nourish your soul: Gentle Eating Experiential Workshop Wednesday, February 11th from 6-8pm Stress: The Link to Emotional Eating Workshop series dates tba let us know your […]
A personal note from Sandee Nebel
What can vampires teach us about eating disorders? Our book of the month is Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer, recently released as a feature film. Not only will we discuss the book, it also inspired today's feature article. We planned to discuss more of the "self-help" type of book here, but this theme gave us an […]
Rescue Me
Twilight is the first book in Stephenie Meyer’s series and now a popular motion picture. Any thoughts on how this may also relate to night eating syndrome? Twilight, a book by Stephenie Meyer, was an extremely popular book and is now also an equally popular film. It’s a modern love story with a gothic twist, […]
Upcoming Events
Groups and Workshops New! Nourish Your Soul Series: Gentle Eating Workshop: Wednesday, February 11th from 6-8pm Eating Disorder Group on Tuesdays for 6 weeks re-starts January 6th (limited to those who have previously attended this group) Eating Disorder Recovery Group on Wednesdays for 4 weeks starts January 7th: Facilitated by Therapist and […]
A personal note from Sandee Nebel – Staying at Peace During the Holidays
Between the extra food and the extra family, the holidays can be a very challenging time. In our therapy groups at the White Picket Fence Counseling Center, we’re starting to talk about ways to cope. One thing is for sure – if we’re in a good place ourselves, it’s much easier to shrug off something […]
“Book Club Corner”
Clients often comment on the rows and rows of books lining my office – and those are only the ones they can see! There are plenty more in other rooms of the center, not to mention in my home. And so starting this month I'd like to share my love of reading and books with […]
Giving thanks by giving back
Gratitude is extremely healing. It puts us in touch with what is positive in our lives and helps us appreciate everything we have. Writing a gratitude list, using quiet time to reflect and adopting an overall “attitude of gratitude” are all practices that can enhance your life. Once that’s in place, though, it’s time to […]
Upcoming Events
WW is an ongoing group for women over 40. We discuss everything from interpersonal relationships to body image, aging, and family issues. We are offering free monthly mini-workshops open to the community…check out what we are doing this December relating to the holidays. We are limited in space to the first ten who register. Anorexia […]
A personal note from Sandee Nebel
The temperature is changing ever so slightly here in central Florida. Some have switched their sandals for boots and their t-shirts for sleeves! Maybe it's only a few degrees, but we're noticing it. And it feels good. Whether it's the weather, our routine or our emotional state, it's frustrating to be stuck in the […]