By Jennifer Patterson, BSN, Student Intern Speaking your truth is a phrase that has come up numerous times in recent months, leading me to question, "What does speaking your truth actually mean?" It most likely means different things to different people. Some people's truths may come from a place of hurt, maladapted coping, distorted perceptions and/or […]
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 […]
Identifying Your Addictive Foods
Similar to emotional eating, treating food addiction involves a therapeutic process of gaining insight and awareness into unresolved emotional issues. Besides that, the food addict must also identify and stop eating the foods he or she is addicted to. A food journal can be a valuable tool in this process. Try writing down the foods […]
Jane’s Story of Food Addiction
All her life, Jane noticed that other people around didn’t seem to look at food the same way she did. While she waited all day for school to be over so she could come home and snack (usually right up until dinner), other kids hung out with friends, worked in the library or played sports. […]
Upcoming Groups and Workshops – New Starts and Ideas
Upcoming Groups and Workshops will help you get a jump start in your personal growth process. Click here to view and download your own printable copy! Tell us what you think of the new workshops – let us also know what interests YOU!
Starting a ripple of recovery from eating disorders
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 […]
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 […]