by Carol Fredrek In previous posts I have written about body image struggles, body image in midlife, how you measure your body image, and how to move on from negative body image. This article is a follow up to the last post. It was based on an interview with a woman that struggles with her body … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Improve Your Body Image
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3 Stages of Recovery from Trauma & PTSD in Therapy
by Carol Fredrek This article summarizes the 3 Stages of Recovery that Judith Herman outlines in her book “Trauma and Recovery” and how this model is used in therapy. I will also provide a brief example of how I have work with therapy clients using this model. Trauma is often caused by natural … [Read more...] about 3 Stages of Recovery from Trauma & PTSD in Therapy
Why You May Be Struggling with Body Image and What to Do About It
"I have poor body image and my eating is out of control! What can I do?" In psychology, we talk about characteristics which are based on both nature - what we are born with, and nurture - influences from the environment. Something in your environment at a certain milestone or developmental stage … [Read more...] about Why You May Be Struggling with Body Image and What to Do About It
The Truth About Grief and Loss
by Carol Fredrek You’ve experienced grief and loss at one time in your life. As a child the loss may have involved the death of a parent, pet, or friend; your parents separation or divorce; the breakup with a boyfriend; or losing an important toy. As a young adult you weren’t accepted into … [Read more...] about The Truth About Grief and Loss
7 Ways to Minimize the Impact of the Holiday’s on Your Eating Disorder
by Carol Fredrek This is not intended to be a long article, but one that will give you some ideas that might help you over this holiday season. An eating disorder is a struggle any time of the year, but the holidays are particularly challenging. The holiday season is a difficult time for many … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Minimize the Impact of the Holiday’s on Your Eating Disorder