Self-Validation vs. InvalidationMany of us are our own worst critics, we hear our brains spit out judgmental and demeaning thoughts regularly throughout the day and think nothing of it. Despite the fact that our brains are hardwired for struggle and negativity as a means of survival, the longer the criticism goes on the more it […]
A patient review… “Thank you so very much for the surprise cookie drop off just now! That was so kind of you to think of our family! We hope you and your family are healthy and safe and that you are enjoying the hidden treasure of more family time. We know we are! Especially with […]
How are we doing, mommas? Are we taking care of ourselves as much as we are our children, spouses, jobs, parents, closet- cleaning etc.? Don’t forget, we need to put on our own oxygen masks before attending to others! There are many articles and posts out there now about healthy ways to engage in self-care, […]
“I feel like I can’t stop eating.” Hi everyone, we are beginning our fifth topic of this eating disorder series. This time will be discussing one of the newest eating disorders to join the diagnostic manual. In 2013, Binge Eating Disorder was created and provided with it’s own category instead of being categorized as an […]
Welcome back! If you are just joining us, you are in week four of our eight-part social media series on eating disorders. If you are returning, we’re halfway through (and thanks for keeping up with me)! This week, we will identify signs of another common eating disorder, bulimia nervosa. Identifying this disorder differs from anorexia […]
Anorexia Nervosa Hi all, welcome back! Today we are going to begin diving into specific eating disorders, beginning with one of the most commonly known, anorexia nervosa. This disorder is the third most prevalent chronic illness in adolescents behind asthma and obesity, respectively and is one of the most dangerous, as it can lead to […]
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“I already ate at school.” “I’m not hungry.” “I’ll get fat from eating that.” The earlier an eating disorder is detected, the less time it has to intensify. Spotting warning signs of any type of disordered eating can benefit the person affected and parents can detect the signs by noticing even the slightest changes to […]
Hi all! My name is Tabitha, and I am one of the therapists at Marvelous Minds. If you haven’t met me yet, please feel free to check out my bio. I specialize in teens and adults struggling with challenges around eating, body image, and self-esteem. As a professional, I believe that education is power. Join […]
Check out the recent article by Ginger Wheeler discussing Marvelous Minds’ Dr. Kym Larson. How Marvelous Minds Is Breaking Down Barriers