Category Archives: Anorexia
10 things no one tells women about turning 40: self-esteem and getting older
Below is a great link to a thought-provoking piece on getting older and wiser and, in particular how your self-esteem tends to grow naturally through this experience. I have found that getting older, a.k.a., having more life experience/learning, has led … Continue reading
Client Letters: How can I support my niece with her eating disorder and drug use when it is so painful to see?
The letter below has had the names and other identifying information changed to protect the individuals involved. Dawn, I’m having this struggle and thought I might ask you for a bit of guidance if you don’t mind. With the passing … Continue reading
Free Yourself From Food Stress: How to know what, when, and how much to eat
Below is a worksheet written by Michelle Morand from the Cedric Centre for Counselling that I think might interest anyone who wants to know how to Free Yourself From Food Stress: How to know what, when, and how much to eat. Its … Continue reading
Complications of Eating Disorders – Symptoms You May Never Have Imagined
In Victoria BC where I have my private practice we have hundreds of counsellors who advertise a specialty in eating disorders. There is a great demand for support in this area. One of the more interesting phenomena that I observe … Continue reading
Eating Disorders: Who is at Risk?
Eating Disorders 1) Who is at Risk? Recently I was asked who I find are the most common people to experience eating disorders. In my practice I see people from all walks of life that are experiencing a dysfunctional focus … Continue reading