Author Archives: Dawn Cox
The Benefits of Gratitude on Mood, Self-Esteem and Libido
Science has shown tremendously positive results in the mood of individuals who consciously cultivate gratitude. Check out these two links that discuss the psychological benefits of this practice (psychology today link) and a facebook page link that puts this into … Continue reading
Personal Power and Body Language
Have you ever considered the relationship between what you do and how you feel, between your actions and your emotions? For example, it has always amazed me that when I am feeling good, energized or confident how I also tend … Continue reading
Healthy Breakfasts Lead to Improved Mood
A healthy breakfast gets our brain and body started for the day which usually leads to higher productivity and a feeling of accomplishment. Give your body what it needs to do its job and you will be working against depression … Continue reading
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
How to Teach Your Dog to Come: A Lifesaving Technique for Personal Change
I have decided to post this video of how to teach your dog to come because, in so many ways, I feel like the behavioural psychology of training a dog exemplifies how we, as human beings, can make changes in … 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
Self Esteem: Just a Reminder That You Are Enough
A piece of artwork that beautifully reminds us that we are enough: You are enough