Do you know that: Four out of five 10-year-old girls reported they were afraid of getting fat 80% of American women are dissatisfied with their appearance Americans spent 40 billion dollars on diet-related products every year We need to reverse these disturbing trends and heal ourselves and others. Better Body Esteem™ is a trade-marked program […]
The Better Body Esteem Program
Better Body Esteem is an esteem-building program for people with eating disorders. It incorporates yoga, as well as classes about body image, meditation and mind-body connection. I’m also available to give presentations on this topic in the community, and in businesses and educational settings. Yoga is really at the core of the program. We’ve found […]
Getting Physical – What to Do and What Not to Do
Getting physical isn’t about making a resolution, it’s about making a plan that fits you and your lifestyle.
How to Deal With Jealousy and Sorrow
Relationship problems are at the heart of most eating disorders, and often the underlying angst that’s causing people to act out with food can be traced back to an interpersonal situation. Learn how yoga can help us deal with the difficult emotions of jealousy and sorrow.
Dealing With Difficult People
I’ve recently discovered a fascinating, simple and effective yoga concept for how to stay peaceful in all of the relationships and interactions in your daily life.
A Few Mindful Moments Can Bring Powerful Healing
Whether you’re someone who’s not ready or interested to pursue a spiritual life, or someone who’s looking for the way to strengthen a connection, mindfulness is an approach that is accessible to everyone. At White Picket Fence Counseling Center, we hear a lot of people say things like, “I’m so bright in other areas of […]
Yoga Therapy – A Personal Note from Sandee
Clients are often curious about what I do when I’m not working at the Center. Here is more information about a recent yoga teacher training I took, and how it will benefit you.
Tools for the Recovery Stage of Life
A major part of your recovery will be gaining comfort and acceptance of your body. Whether or not your body size has changed in recovery, you can learn to love and be grateful for who you see in the mirror. A distorted body image can be deeply embedded in people who are recovering from an […]
Three Ways to Have More Compassion for Yourself
The world can be a harsh and confusing place for people who are dealing with an eating disorder. What might be a simple task for other people, such as a trip to the grocery store, can be daunting when you are surrounded by mixed messages. Standing at the checkout counter, a quick glance at the […]
What Are You Not Saying?
Emotions play a role in all eating disorders – they are always about more than food. Eating disorders may also coincide with low self-esteem, psychological disorders, a history of abuse, or even a certain genetic makeup. When people with anorexia and bulimia restrict food and/or purge, it’s a symptom of an inner distress they are […]