7 Important Elements in Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery 1. Non-judgemental 2. Safe 3. Allows the person to move at their own pace 4. Offers empathy and validation 5. Teaches rational thinking 6. Is a holding ground for over-whelming feelings 7. Replaces unhealthy behaviors with more productive ones For more about therapy with Ilissa call (626) […]
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10 Things to Help You Feel Better But you must do something every day or it won’t work. 1. Learn to meditate every day (meditation is individual, there are no rules) 2. Exercise (not overly). Yoga and walking are excellent especially for anxiety and depression. Start slow. 3. Eat for nutrition and pleasure within moderation […]
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There are several common behaviors seen when a person struggles alone with an eating disorder. This person would most definitely benefit from eating disorder therapy. 1. Are you hiding your eating behaviors? 2. Are you isolating yourself feeling anxious and or depressed? 3. You can’t stop your disordered eating behaviors. 4. You don’t feel that […]
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Sometimes we have to take action even if we don’t feel quite comfortable with a new behavior. If you wait for it to feel right the time may ever come. But, if you push yourself to do things that seem difficult or awkward; you will notice positive change and growth. The newness will start to […]
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