Gratitude
What is gratitude? And how do we bring it into our lives? Gratitude helps us realize what we have in our lives to be grateful
Eating Disorder Recovery
recovery is a process, not an event. It’s important to remember that recovery is a process, not an event. This was a hard pill for
Myths and Facts About Eating Disorders
There are so many misconceptions about eating disorders. These myths make it difficult for individuals struggling with eating disorders to seek help. These myths can
Cleanse Your Space
It’s the beginning of 2018. It’s the perfect time to organize and detox your space. It’s important to reenergize your space on a regular basis
A Daily Meditation Practice
I have had a love/hate relationship with meditation for the past few years. I truly wanted to add it into my daily routine because I
Relapse Prevention Tips
Eating Disorder Relapse Prevention Tips: Identify what your triggers are and write them down. Share your trigger list with close friends and family to help
Evening Wrap Up Day #4
Originally Written: August 4, 2006, Day 4 in Treatment #2 My stomach is killing me before dinner. I have a lot of anxiety. I am
Body Image Group
Originally Written: August 4th, 2006, Day 4 in Treatment #2 I walked to body image group right after lunch. I feel ok about lunch. I
Adult Processing
Originally Written: August 4, 2006, Day 4 in Treatment #2 If you succeed at your eating disorder, you will die. ED (a.k.a. eating disorder) is
Therapy Session
Originally Written: August 4, 2006, Day 4 in Treatment #2 Day 4 has begun. I had my third therapy session with good old Cathy. We
Evening Wrap Up Day #3
Originally Written: August 3, 2006, Day 3 in Treatment #2 Evening wrap up is a group reviewing the day. We each discuss our day, our
Stress Management Group
Originally Written: August 3, 2006, Day 3 in Treatment #2 The group therapist started the discussion with a statement: Each one of us needs to
Inspiration Celebration
Originally Written: August 3, 2006 and August 4, 2006, Day 3 and 4 in Treatment #2 Inspiration Celebration Inspiration Celebration was the next group on
Evening Wrap Up of Day #2
Originally Written: August 2, 2006, Day 2 in Treatment #2 I feel uncomfortably full right now. Nothing in particular was a huge trigger food at
Bulimic Eating Patterns
Originally Written: August 3, 2006, Day 3 in Treatment #2 Today after breakfast group sessions begin with the group called bulimic eating patterns. The lead
Safety and Containment
Originally Written: August 3, 2006, Day 3 in Treatment #2 Safety and Containment is a group for sexual, emotional, and verbal abuse. I have encountered
Stuck In My Head
Originally Written: August 2, 2006, Day 2 in Treatment #2 I didn’t pay attention to group therapy. I was trapped in my own head. My
Emotion Regulation Group
Originally Written: August 2, 2006, Day 2 in Treatment #2 I went to “Emotion Regulation” at 9:15 am. We talked about support and the importance
Body Image Group
Originally Written: August 1, 2006, Day 1 in Treatment #2 I went to “Body Image” at 5 pm. The therapist began the group with the
Holiday Trigger Tools
Nikki Ostrower, Founder of Nao Wellness, and I started an eating disorder support group in December of 2017. We wanted to give back to others
Meeting My Therapist
Originally Written: August 1, 2006, Day 1 in Treatment #2 Meeting Cathy After eating lunch and after meal, I met with my therapist for the
After Meal Group
Originally Written: August 1, 2006, Day 1 in Treatment #2 After meal is a support group in treatment in which everyone talks about how they
First Day in Treatment #2
Originally Written: August 1, 2006, Day 1 in Treatment #2 Day 1 – second time in Treatment Laying in bed, I can’t help but think
I Have an Eating Disorder…Now What?
Excerpt from Book: I grabbed a box of Special K cereal, a gallon of skim milk, and a bag of carrots from the fridge I
Learn to Become a Mindful Listener
Being present and focused helps create everyday happiness in my life. It has helped me throughout my eating disorder recovery. We can build daily happiness