Did you know that menopause symptoms can start up to ten years before you actually stop menstruating? Yup, that’s right! The “peri-menopausal” period is up to a decade long. Most women start experiencing symptoms in their forties, entering menopause in there early fifties. As I head into my 50th year, I’ve been noticing many of … Read more
Intuitive Eating offers freedom and flexibility in relation to food. The ten principles of intuitive eating offer a road map to move away from restrictive plans and yo-yo diets so you can finally feel peace in your relationship with food and in your body. Our next Intuitive Eating group co-facilitated by a licensed therapist and registered dietitian, starts in … Read more
We are excited to share that a Virtual iMove Group for individuals struggling with compulsive exercise starts October 9th. Join others in a 6-week group to work on healing your relationship with exercise. Combining elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Education and Experiential Learning, the iMove Group provides … Read more
Does this sound familiar? You… Avoid social situations involving food. Eat ‘too much’ and then feel guilty… or distracted by your fullness. Feel out of control at events where endless quantities of food are available. Are sick and tired of going on and off diets. Often feel guilty about what you’ve eaten. Don’t have a … Read more
Does your teenager have difficulty managing intense emotions? Challenges navigating relationships? Would practicing mindful awareness and coping skills in a structured peer environment be beneficial? Most kids are counting down the last days until summer break. Summer often brings with it a lot of open time. While less structure and more time at home may … Read more
February 25th through March 2nd is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW). This is a week dedicated to increasing awareness of eating disorders – to provide information, support, visibility, and hope to everyone affected by eating disorders. This year’s EDAW theme is celebrating the healing in community. Eating disorders thrive in isolation. Community is the antidote. … Read more
Are You… Done with diets but your relationship with food is a mess? Interested in working on your food issues but not sure where to start? Sick and tired of the ‘on and off’ diet cycle? Looking to opt out of diets but everyone you know is on a diet? AND constantly talking about it?! Looking … Read more
Thinking of making a resolution in 2024? If so, you are in good company! According to a recent Forbes survey of 1000 US adults, 62% of people feel pressure to set a new years resolution. 34% of Americans resolve to lose weight (shocking!). Another 32% resolve to improve their diet. 48% resolve to improve fitness … Read more