Self-care for caring people Caring people are, by definition, “givers”. Aptly termed “caregivers” when taking care of others as a job, some find themselves evolving into this role in their everyday relationships. Whether they’re care-givers professionally (health-care, teachers, administrative support) or care-givers in a family or with friends, most of their time is focused on […]

Stress comes in all forms — sometimes it helps motivate you to accomplish a task, such as meeting a deadline for work or school.  Other times, it impacts your relationship with food, people and yourself!  Check out these tools and join us for upcoming workshops to apply them! Stress management tool #1: Creativity and the arts In […]

I heard something interesting recently:  We transition from "opportunity to opportunity".  Author and IAEDP conference presenter Jenni Schaefer suggests people prepare in advance for the transition into a new life without Ed (eating disorder). And that by asking themselves questions that put themselves in that new mindset, they are actually putting fuel to the fire […]

Where do you find your stillness? We have so many beautiful places outside in central Florida to choose from…this photo is of Mead Gardens in Winter Park.   March is the perfect opportunity to explore stillness and all of the gifts it offers.   Understandably, there can be a lot of fear about getting quiet; […]

To unwrap the gifts of stillness in your own life this March, try these suggestions:   1. Start small – Set a timer for one minute and try to be still. It might not seem worth it, but one minute can do a lot and it will start you on this vital practice. You can […]

  In every situation there are two choices – to accept or to change. And change takes action.   Getting yourself into action is also known as self-activation, and it can be the hardest thing in the world. After all, with all of the outside advice and resources you may get, it is still YOU […]