This month we have been talking about connection. Last week I introduced the practice of mindful eating as a way of healing your harmful mealtime practices, and opening yourself up to connecting with others. There is still time to register for our November 2nd workshop, and you can find out more at /white_picket_fence/MindfulEatingGroup11-10.pdf. If […]
Staying present, staying connected
This month our theme has been connection. Making a social connection during meals is extremely important for people who are recovering from an eating disorder. For too long, food has been a private affair, something that separates you from others. Eating is often accompanied by loud, disturbing inner messages – harsh judgments about how […]
Feature Article: Friends, friendships and families
We've been talking this month about connecting, and I raised this question on Twitter: In the days of social media and mobile apps, do you feel more or less connected? Recovering from an eating disorder requires a lot of support – whether that's a kind word and listening ear, or making changes to family […]
Personal Note from Sandee Nebel: How Do You Connect?
The world has changed. Gone are the days of relaxing in a rocking chair, greeting our neighbors as they pass by our front porch. More and more people are retreating into their own corners. What's the impact? A lack of connection can be devastating, especially for those recovering from an eating disorder. When you're struggling […]
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 […]
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 […]
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