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 […]
Who does your addiction hurt?
This month we’re looking at denial, a big issue for people with all types of addictions, including food addiction and eating disorders. Denial in relationships Addicts often think their behavior is invisible to others. It’s like how little kids play peek-a-boo. They think that as soon as they cover their eyes, we can’t see them, […]
Are You Lying to Yourself?
Denial leads to relapse Have you ever heard the expression, “Denial is not a river in Egypt”? It’s also the name of a funny book of sayings for people in recovery, and denial is the theme of this month’s blog posts. Alcoholics will often minimize their consumption and say they’re drinking less than they actually […]
Self-Care Tips for You
This post is by White Picket Fence Counseling Center therapist Janet McCurdy. Most of us feel the effects of daily stressors, overbooked calendars, work and home responsibilities, and too little sleep. When we experience stress, our muscles tense, our heart rate increases, and our breathing speeds up and becomes more shallow. Remaining in a state of […]
Where to learn more about Co-Dependency and Boundaries
Self Test for You Here are some questions you can ask yourself to see whether your “helping” behavior may actually be co-dependency: Do you have a hard time saying no to others, even when you are very busy, financially struggling, or completely exhausted? Are you always sacrificing your own needs for everyone else? Do you […]
Putting Yourself First – Really?
Self-care is a common theme in our therapy sessions with clients dealing with eating disorders and food addiction. We often encourage them to put themselves first and take better care of themselves. We understand that you have responsibilities to care for the other people in your life, but it’s our job as therapists to remind […]
You are so much more than your food issues
We’ve been talking this month about parts – how we’re all individuals who are part of bigger community groups, and how we each have parts of ourselves that drive our feelings, actions and choices. When you enter therapy for an eating disorder, your therapist can help you separate your food issues from your other parts. […]
Meet the newest members of the WPF team
At the White Picket Fence Counseling Center, we’re pleased to welcome several new therapists to our team. Just as everyone is made up of parts, our team is made up of members with different specialties and treatment styles. Whatever food or weight issues you’re dealing with, you’re sure to find your match here. Now let’s […]
Learn more about your parts
This month we’re discussing the idea that we’re all made up of many parts. Here are some resources if you’d like to explore this topic further: Internal Family Systems (IFS) (http://www.selfleadership.org) is a comprehensive approach for working with individuals, couples and families; it helps clients relate to their eating disorder as being a separate part […]