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Getting Ready for the Holidays: Cultivating Self-Awareness and Balance in Eating Recovery
The holiday season can be beautiful — days filled with connection, tradition, and gratitude. But for individuals in eating-disorder recovery, they can also bring up anxiety, pressure, and mixed emotions. The abundance of food, comments from family members, and expectations around celebrations can feel overwhelming rather than comforting.
4 days ago3 min read
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Gratitude as a Therapeutic Tool: Enhancing Mental Health and Recovery
Gratitude isn’t about denying pain or forcing positivity. It’s about finding even the smallest sources of steadiness and light along the way. When integrated into mental health and recovery work, gratitude becomes more than a pleasant habit—it becomes a therapeutic tool.
6 days ago3 min read
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Candy, Costumes, and Compassion: A Mindful Take on Halloween in Eating Recovery
Halloween can be a fun and festive time — costumes, candy, parties, and playfulness. But for many people in eating disorder recovery or struggling with food, weight, and body image, it can also bring up anxiety. Read more and learn how to reframe your thoughts and be more present to enjoy this holiday.
Oct 265 min read
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OCD Treatment and Courage: Adapting with ERP, CBT, and ACT
This post, written in recognition of OCD Awareness Month, aims to shed light on the treatment process and to highlight the incredible resilience we witness in individuals living with OCD. Regardless of how differently OCD presents from person to person, the qualities of courage and adaptability consistently stand out as essential components of recovery.
Oct 125 min read
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Weight-Loss Medications Like Ozempic from An Eating Disorders Perspective
While Ozempic can offer substantial benefits for those who need it, its growing popularity raises critical concerns—particularly when viewed through the lens of eating disorders.
Aug 196 min read
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Listening to Your Triggers: A Therapist’s Perspective on Growth Through Discomfort
That surge of emotion, the tension in your chest, the urge to withdraw or lash out—these aren’t just uncomfortable reactions to be pushed away. They’re invitations.
Aug 103 min read
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Food, Mood, and the Brain-Gut Connection: A Clinician's Perspective
The gut is often called the "second brain" because of its vast network of neurons and its ability to produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood. Learn more!
Aug 34 min read
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How to Be an Effective Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community
Being true to yourself is not a flaw—it’s a quiet act of courage. In a world that often pressures LGBTQ+ individuals to hide or conform, living authentically is a powerful expression of strength and hope.
Jun 196 min read
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Breaking the Silence: Men's Mental Health Matters
This post sheds light on the mental health challenges many men face and offers practical tips and resources for seeking help.
Jun 14 min read
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When Stress Strikes: How It Can Trigger Relapse and What to Do About It
Stress is an inevitable part of life. Whether it comes from work, relationships, finances, or significant life changes, we all face stress in different forms.
Apr 145 min read
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Resistance to Change: Insights from a Therapist
Resistance to change doesn’t mean you’re weak or incapable—it means you’re human.
Jan 174 min read
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Savor Every Bite: The Transformative Power of Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is about enjoying food while fostering a healthy relationship with it!
Jan 143 min read
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Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: How CBT and EMDR Can Help
Limiting beliefs are the invisible chains that hold us back from reaching our full potential and being free to achieve our dreams. These...
Jan 94 min read
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New Year, Same You: Setting New Intentions for Wellbeing
The new year doesn’t demand a new you—it offers an opportunity to refine, grow, and embrace who you already are.
Jan 13 min read
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Navigating the Holidays With an Eating Disorder and Negative Body Image: Practical Strategies
Navigating the holidays with an eating disorder and negative body image can be challenging, but it’s possible to prioritize mental health.
Dec 13, 20244 min read
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10 Ways to Support a Loved One in Eating Disorder Recovery During the Holidays
Supporting a loved one in recovery from an eating disorder during the holidays can be challenging, as this time often includes food-centric
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Recovery is REAL! The Journey to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Finding Hope and Healing
The first step toward recovery is recognizing that there is a problem.
Oct 21, 20246 min read
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Understanding Anxiety and Depression: How Psychotherapy Can Help
Anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming, but they are treatable conditions.
Oct 6, 20245 min read
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Supporting Anxious Kids and Teens as They Head Back to School and College: Tips for Parents
As the back-to-school/college season approaches, many students experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. Here's how to support them!
Aug 12, 20244 min read
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Discover the Healing Power of Nature Walks for Mental Health at Morikami!
The Strolls For Wellbeing, a FREE program at Morikami is based on the Japanese believe that nature has an intrinsic ability to heal.
Jun 1, 20243 min read
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