This month I’ve been thinking about the role balance plays in our wellbeing. We tend to think of balance as finding more time for self care in our busy lives. We look to find a balance in our work and home time for our mental health and because we want carve out time for the important relationships in our lives.…
The Inner Ally is the part of you that understands your pain. It is the part that doesn’t judge, and holds you in kindness. By intentionally cultivating it’s voice, our inner dialogue can shift from something that is constantly criticizing to a more balanced mindful observer, providing ourselves the safety and wisdom to more effectively navigate the challenges of life.
How much is your inside reflected on your outside? Does your body or face usually express what is going on for you emotionally? Or do you find yourself presenting something different than what you feel to the world and those around you. When we are embodied, when we have a strong mind-body connection, we are more comfortable showing on the…
If we want to live a life that is more embodied, more fully present in the here and now, an important first step is to rebuild trust with our bodies. Our bodies hear and experience all the negative thoughts we’ve had, the critical things we’ve said. They internalize the shame we feel, creating a chasm between mind and body. If…
Take a moment and imagine what it would be like if your body, just as it is right now, was your wise and beloved friend. Whatever your size, shape, age, gender, ability, health status, let yourself feel what it would be like if your body was your closest ally, a guide to help you navigate the challenges of life. What…
My psychotherapy practice is shifting and growing with an increase in the types of support I offer. Working with people challenged by their relationship with their body remains central in what I do. So often I hear from clients about the relief they feel to find a space where they can invite peace, trust and respect to their relationship with…
Welcome to the final in a four part series unpacking some common myths or misconceptions that many people have about the Health at Every Size® (HAES) approach to weight and health. In a previous post, we explored the idea that HAES® claims everyone is healthy regardless of their weight. We find this is not the case. Rather HAES® suggests weight…
The Holidays can be tough to navigate if we are trapped in body shame. This is in no small part because food is often a central focus of our gatherings and celebrations (even in these COVID times!), and how we feel about our body is deeply entrenched with our feelings about food. If we are unhappy with our body, it…
Hello! This is the third in a four-part series exploring common myths and misunderstandings about the Health at Every Size (HAES)® approach to health and wellness. The introductory post to the series is here, and the second post can be found here. Today we will delve into another myth or misunderstanding that often arises when people learn about Health At…