If you are working to stop your Compulsive Overeating or Binge Eating, here are 7 common signs you are recovering: #1: Binge episodes don’t feel as “good” as they once did. Before you begin the journey to recovery, binge episodes can feel so “good”…albeit, temporarily. Many people describe the episodes as soothing…(Read More)
It was March 1, 2020 and my daughter’s 8th birthday party was 20 days away. The reservation had been made, Descendants-themed invitations sent, and goodie bags prepared. Then I got the call. It was my dad saying he wouldn’t be flying into town to attend the party because it just didn’t…(Read More)
Confronting your own internalized racism. Admitting to your partner you’ve had an affair. Checking into rehab after driving drunk with your child in the car. These are the gut-wrenching “bottoms” that bring us to our knees. The life-changing moments that force us to surrender to our imperfections and admit that we don…(Read More)
These days it seems like there’s a catastrophic event every few days. From natural disasters to senseless massacres to global threats to pain in our personal lives, so many of us are incredibly aware of the darker side of life that seems to be omnipresent right now. I’ve heard from countless clients…(Read More)
Binge eating disorder (BED) in kids and adolescents is an important topic that is just now starting to garner the attention of researchers and treatment professionals alike. With the recent addition of BED to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th Edition, more people are now seeking to understand and heal from this very distressing ~…(Read More)
While 2/3 of Americans will establish New Year’s resolutions, only 8% will be successful in achieving their goals. Why? For many, their hopes are a bit lofty and unrealistic. Whether it’s losing weight, getting organized, or spending less money, the changes needed to achieve these goals tend to be more than a…(Read More)
