Special Topics
The Seasons Of Recovery
As I was driving to work the other day, I noticed all the leaves on the ground signaling the end of fall in New England. This got me thinking about the stages of change that leaves go through. They start green, then change color, and then depart the life they knew as they fall to the ground and take the next step. The tree is then ready for its next life’s journey – winter.
5 Holiday Tips for Parents of Children with Eating Disorders
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but holidays are very hard for children with eating disorders and their parents. Below are some tips I hope will provide you with some support and guidance this holiday season.
The Health Benefits of Giving Thanks 365 Days a Year
The holiday season is a time to reflect on the things we are most grateful for in our lives, but what about the rest of the year? New research shows that there are dozens of reasons both emotional and physical to show thanks every day. And, the best part is, you can actually learn to grow more grateful.
Don’t Get Pulled Over By the ED Police
This scenario speaks to recovery…recovery takes patience…a lot of it. We won’t get anywhere by weaving in and out, stopping, speeding up, passing, taking a different route (Ed), slowing down or speeding up again through the process of recovery. We must take it slow and steady gaining ground with each mile and each bite we take.
Patients, Families & Staff Decorate Tree with Gratitudes
The holidays are a time to reflect on the things in life that we're truly thankful for. But, too often, life circumstances can make us forget how extremely blessed we are. To help the Walden community remember, throughout the month of November, Walden Behavioral Care's residential patients, families and hospital staff, created a gratitude tree decorated with leaves displaying anonymous messages of thanks.
The Yard Sale—what will you let go of first?
When we choose to leave Ed and follow recovery, we must let go of pieces of our unhealthy self. All unhealthy pieces, even the ones ED has convinced us aren’t a problem. Rules, behaviors, triggers, negative feelings and thoughts all must go.
Commitment to Recovery + Action = Energy for Living
With Ed out of my life and recovery taking his place, I have the ability and energy to do anything I want, go anywhere I want and eat anything I want...
The Road to Recovery is Scary, But It’s Worth It!
The recovery path we follow can be scary as we can’t see what’s ahead. It’s hard to trust something you can’t see. Know that...
What Color Will You Choose?
I am handing you a box of crayons…what color will you choose to draw with?
Setting the Stage for Your Child’s ED Recovery
“How do I do this?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions at the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Parents realize the severity of eating disorders, they've researched effective treatments and now they want to know what they can say or do to help their adolescent.