I was so moved by participating in a fundraising walk for breast cancer awareness, I decided to look at my own history of volunteering.
7 Formulas for Living in Recovery #6 – Incorporating the Family
They say that addiction is a family disease, and food addiction is no exception. Addiction and recovery both happen in the context of a family system. Changing that dynamic requires delving into each person’s family of origin. This is not about blame, but it is about recognizing each person’s part in contributing to the eating […]
7 Formulas for Living in Recovery #5: Validation
We’ve been exploring my favorite formulas for living in recovery, and today’s concept is simple but not easy. Validation means giving yourself and others the reassurance that what you think and feel is okay. It says that no matter how things turn out, your emotions are valid. This can be a welcome relief for those […]
7 Formulas for Living in Recovery #2: Building Blocks
Over the next several weeks, I’ll be presenting my seven favorite formulas for living in recovery, so you can take a cross training approach to your recovery from an eating disorder. Today’s formula is to see life – and recovery – as a series of building blocks. The ultimate example of this concept is the […]
7 Formulas for Living in Recovery #1: Try It On
In the spirit of cross training for recovery from eating disorders, I will be sharing seven formulas that you can mix and match in a variety of situations. They are personal favorites that I’ve used myself, taught to clients, and passed along to other professionals. Try It On When we’re not happy with how something […]
Living With Uncertainty
For many young adults, including my daughter, this is a time of great uncertainty, as they wait for letters from schools they applied to for the fall. When you’re recovering from an eating disorder, many situations can cause feelings of uncertainty – with food and with other parts of life. For example, going to an […]
Co-Dependency and Eating Disorders
Relationships have a huge impact on someone’s relationship with food and the ability to maintain recovery from an eating disorder. Many articles on this site address issues of co-dependency and relationships. Co-dependency is essentially an unhealthy reliance on another person, or allowing another person to have an unhealthy reliance on you. If you tend to […]
12 Keys to a Healthy Weight – Be Compassionately Assertive
Welcome back to the 12 Keys to a Healthy Weight. Last week we looked at the importance of planning, and this week we’re looking at a relationship strategy that helps avoid emotional overeating. Key #9: Be compassionate and assertive The Guide To Compassionate Assertiveness: How To Express Your Needs and Deal With Conflict While Keeping […]
Eating Disorder Recovery – Kids and Families
Keeping kids fed and healthy can be a challenge for anyone. When my kids were little, for example, I sometimes joined the class for lunch, and I was in awe of what some of the other parents sent for their kids. Happy faces made out of vegetables (made them much more appealing to the kids!), […]
Eating Disorder Recovery at College
© Syda Productions – Fotolia.com College can be an exciting adventure. This may be the first time you’re living away from home, all while you’re meeting interesting people and discovering many new ideas. If you’re also recovering from an eating disorder, here are some important ways to protect your recovery and deal with potential […]
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