Recently, I came across a compelling, well written, and well-intended blog post advising people NOT to talk to their daughters about their bodies, except to teach them how it works, (like this one). It was not the first one of it’s kind- the notion that commenting on a young girl’s looks is detrimental to herContinue reading “5 Tips on how to talk to your daughter about her body?”
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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week As a clinician who works with eating disorders, on the occasion of national eating disorders week, my heart goes out to the many patients and their families who are struggling with an eating disorder. For the general public’s behalf, I’d like to point your attention to the following PromoContinue reading “National Eating Disorder Awareness Week”
Anorexia: My friends tell me I have an eating disorder but I don’t think so…..
Dear Reader, If the above title resonates with you, then you’ve come to the right place. It is difficult to be in the position of being confronted by friends and family about your eating and weight. It can bring up many contradictory feelings. On the one hand, you feel that others care about you andContinue reading “Anorexia: My friends tell me I have an eating disorder but I don’t think so…..”
Between Therapy Sessions 