Posts Tagged ‘Binge-Eating Disorder’
The Neuroscience of Mindful Eating
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Read MoreAre You Ready to Change? #EDAW 2016 is Here…
February 22nd to February 28th 2016 is International Eating Disorders Awareness Week, so there will be more than the usual information, features and articles available on Eating Disorders in the media and online all next week. If you: Have an Eating Disorder; Have an unhealthy relationship with food but are not sure if it can…
Read MoreDealing with Feelings Through Food
“Many people are afraid of their feelings, especially the so-called negative emotions. They are afraid they can’t handle their pain, that it will overwhelm them. They are afraid that if they allow themselves to feel their loneliness it will last forever, that if they fully experience their anger they will do hurtful, destructive things. They…
Read MoreCommitting to Change in 2016 – Why Resolving an Eating Disorder is SO hard…
The whole dynamic around how difficult it is for anyone struggling with an Eating Disorder to commit to engaging in therapy in order to change, was clarified for me one day when a new client who had booked an initial session, texted me to say “I’m still on the fence”. This is the most honest…
Read MoreOnline, Self-Help Program for Bulimia and Binge Eating
I’m really excited to be finally re-launching my new look online, self-help program for Bulimia and Binge Eating for both women and men. Click here to go to the online course website: www.eatingdisorderonlinecourse.com This Online Eating Disorder Course is a 12 week, self-guided program for any adult experiencing distress as a result of a dysfunctional relationship with…
Read MoreDo you Avoid Conflict?
I was recently asked to write an opinion piece for Ireland’s largest online newspaper, thejournal.ie. Based on a previous blog I wrote, they asked for a piece on body image and the media, which I wrote for them and had published on 13 December. Here’s the link if you are interested: http://jrnl.ie/303035. However, on foot…
Read MoreYour Therapist and You
Following an article in the Irish national press recently that highlighted the lack of Government regulation in Ireland around counselling and psychology, I believe it would be helpful to talk about engaging in therapy in a way that is best for the client – YOU. Sometimes the biggest barrier to recovering from a dysfunctional relationship…
Read MoreWhat does being ‘Feminine’ Mean?
I have recently returned from both the NEDA Conference in L.A., and a short family vacation at the same time – combining work with pleasure. Although I must say it was an absolute pleasure to attend the NEDA conference and meet so many positive, committed and interesting people over the two day event. (NEDA –…
Read MoreThe “All or Nothing” Thinking of an Eating Disorder
This post was originally posted several months ago. Is it all black or white in your world? Do you measure yourself on a short scale of Success …… Failure and accept nothing in between? For clients struggling with bulimia and binge eating, this is a common personality trait. Setting very high standards for yourself personally,…
Read MoreNever ask a Client to do Something you Wouldn’t do Yourself
When training as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, most programs expect students to attend personal therapy themselves. In my case we were expected to complete 60 hours of personal therapy, which took almost 1.5 years, attending weekly (and having the odd holiday!). The reasons for this are: You work out all your own baggage, to ensure you are…
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