1. Breathe Deeply Taking a deep breath is a cliché for a reason. When we breathe deeply, we activate the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the “rest and digest system”. It tells us that we are safe and that we can stand down. When this system is active our heart rates slow down, our […]
10 Tips to Thrive Instead of Survive During the Holiday Season
The Holiday Season, although considered to be a joyous time, can be extremely stressful for anyone. As a therapist, the holidays are always a topic of conversation between myself and my clients with eating disorders, past traumas, as well as various other mental health concerns. Generally, the Holidays can stir up mental health triggers including […]
Considering Therapeutic Involvement and Interventions Within the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain September is Chronic Pain awareness month, and unfortunately, in my experience as a therapist, rarely do therapists ask their patients about chronic pain or their experiences with physical pain. In addition, rarely do clients feel that therapy is the place to speak about physical pain issues. That’s what medical doctors are for right? […]
Online Therapy for Eating Disorders
Your eating disorder is getting worse. You’re relapsing and not using the tools you learned in eating disorder therapy. Social distancing is hard and you’re bored so you resort to emotional eating or compulsive overeating to fill the void. Many people have been finding that the Coronavirus quarantine has been causing their eating disorders to […]
Online Therapy Tips For Therapists Providing Telehealth Services
As a therapist, you may have had to adjust to providing online therapy for your clients during this time of social distancing. This change seemed to come out of nowhere and many of us were unprepared for the changed it would bring. So, I wanted to offer some online therapy tips for therapists who are […]
Online Therapy Tips for Clients
During this time of social distancing and sheltering in place it is important that you take care of your mental health. In a time where everyone is experiencing some stress, mental health problems like eating disorders, depression or anxiety can get worse if left untreated. If you are struggling with a particular mental health concern, […]