by Lauren Pinneo | Nov 21, 2022 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Lauren Jobe
Let’s be real. Aging and all it encompasses is hard! We have been told that years and years of hard work and dedication will pay off in a lovely retirement where we can enjoy the fruits of our labor. However, the reality of being an older adult living in 2022 can...
by Libby Korell | Nov 16, 2022 | All Posts, Libby Korell, Parenting Advice
Being a parent isn’t always easy. There are times as we parent that we might ask, is this behavior normal? Am I supporting my child in the way they need to be supported? How do I know if they need outside help? One of our Child Team Specialists, Libby Korell, LCSW has...
by Alex Smith | Nov 2, 2022 | Alex Smith, All Posts, Eating Disorder Recovery, Parenting Advice
Whether they are 12 or 22, seeing your child struggle with an eating disorder can be one of the most challenging and heartbreaking situations for a parent. There might be feelings of fear, confusion, shame, overwhelm, anger, or anxiety. And for many parents, there...
by Alex Smith | Nov 1, 2022 | Alex Smith, All Posts, Eating Disorder Recovery, Parenting Advice
As promised, here is the continuation of reasons to consider therapy when your child has an eating disorder (read Part One here). Reason #3: To Learn How to Translate the Eating Disorder As an eating disorder therapist, the number one question parents ask me is, “How...
by Alex Smith | Oct 23, 2022 | Alex Smith, All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships
Have you ever had the experience of going to therapy only to leave feeling like you learned something else that’s “wrong” with you? If so, you aren’t alone. Unfortunately, many of my clients come to me saying that previous experiences in therapy have only left them...
by Alex Smith | Oct 19, 2022 | Alex Smith, All Posts, Eating Disorder Recovery
Do you spend hours every day thinking about exercising? Do you plan your social life around your time at the gym? Does your anxiety skyrocket if you miss a workout? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you may be struggling with compulsive...