As a therapist, there’s not a week that goes by that I don’t talk with clients about the importance of honoring their needs, taking care of themselves, and, at times, putting themselves first. Without fail, most people have an averse reaction to this advice. Often, they’re concerned with being perceived as selfish…(Read More)
As a clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist, the issue of whether it is appropriate, desirable or healthy to support an obese client’s desire to lose weight is oftentimes in question. Whether treating my anorexic, bulimic OR obese clients at A New Beginning, the concept of achieving a healthy body-image, self-love and…(Read More)
Today I was imperfect and I fretted (no less than 10 times), that I should have, could have, somehow been better. I was, admittedly, a bit of a nag, I answered one too many texts, and I felt that sickening, twisty pain in my gut, as I shamefully realized how distracted I had become…(Read More)
Many of my clients are moms…amazing moms who are deeply committed to providing a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for their child/ren. From seeking out the latest childhood health tips to finding the cutest craft projects on Pinterest, they work tirelessly to be the best moms they know how to be. Yet, in…(Read More)
In a committed relationship? Tired of the tension in your relationship? Feeling hopeless about things ever changing with your partner? If yes, keep reading. When you two first got together things were pretty good. You both had fun together, you agreed on most things, and you were sure that this person would be your forever…(Read More)
You’ve likely heard the phrase, “No matter how flat you make a pancake, there’s always two sides.” Well, this year there were definitely two sides to my Christmas – same story with two very different versions. Like many stories of history, both versions are 100% true. However, one version makes for good drama, while…(Read More)
