Quarantine, Weight Gain & Eating Disorders – Oh My!, by Becky Henry
In the midst of this worldwide pandemic there are so very many things we humans are worrying about that are very serious and can be life changing or ending. And then there are the minor things our "lizard brains" (the amygdala which keeps us safe, but sometimes gets...
Pandemic Lessons from a Coaching Client, by, Becky Henry, CPCC
Simply watching or reading the news right now can raise anyone’s blood pressure and anxiety levels. Add to that being the family caregiver of someone with an eating disorder and it can spiral a person down into a dark place very quickly. It can decrease our capacity...
Quarantine Plan When a Child Has an Eating Disorder, by Becky Henry, CPCC
We are in a time that has added another layer of stress to the lives of family caregivers. Practicing EXTREME self-care is more necessary than it’s ever been for those caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. Last week I shared 5 Tips to Finding Calm During...
5 Tips to Finding Calm During COVID19, by Becky Henry
How can we be more like an innocent child or a puppy and be focused on; fun, family and being outside? Now more than ever it is essential to practice EXTREME SELF-CARE and use our calming tools to intentionally find calm. It is easier said than done I know. The...
Hope for Eating Disorder Family Caregivers
Ripples of hope warmed our hearts in Minneapolis Friday night at the WithAll Gala Fundraiser. Kitty Westin gave her most compelling speech yet in my humble opinion. Of all the times I’ve had the privilege of hearing my dear friend and brave, warrior momma, Kitty speak...
Hopelessness: 3 Tools Family Caregivers Can Use Now, by Becky Henry, CPCC
Hopelessness is a feeling I hear most family caregivers experience at some point (okay, many points) while caring about or for a loved one with an eating disorder. Sadly, it is common at most points along the seemingly endless journey. As this 2020 National Eating...
FBT: Luminous Momma’s Perspective on this Evidence Based Treatment
Thank you for being a reader of my blog. As a thank you, you're getting a preview of a new chapter that I've added to my Revised Second Edition of "Just Tell Her To Stop: Family Stories of Eating Disorders" that is being released in 2020. Beautiful warrior moms, dads,...
Intuitive Eating and “What Ifs”, by Becky Henry, CPCC
What If back in the previous century when diet culture and the multi-billion dollar diet industry first sucked me and millions of others into its cult there had been the option of Intuitive Eating? What If we’d all be taught the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating that...
Trying New Things, by Becky Henry, CPCC
Joining fellow yoga practitioners in our sunny, local greenhouse on a very cold February day was a joyful way to reconnect with my local community here in the Northern Hemisphere after having been gone for two months. It was especially joyful to find out that one of...
Life Balance, Self-Care and Learning to BE, by Becky Henry, CPCC
Sitting here enjoying the sunshine and the view of the mountains in New Zealand as the calendar is about to flip to February, it’s time to come to terms with the fact that the last time I worked on revisions to the revised second edition of “Just Tell Her To Stop:...
Gratitude and Growing Hope
Hope Network, LLC guest writer, ‘Luminous Momma’ shares her insights on the topic of ‘Gratitude’ which is a key to growing hope. In this series on having more hope, I’m sharing some of the keys from the presentation, “Psychology of Happiness, a Provider and Patient...
Passion and Growing Hope in Caregiving – by, Becky Henry, CPCC
Hearing a previous client say, “I’m deeply grateful for the way you helped me put my pieces back together. And they shine brighter than before.” reignites my passion for doing the work I do. Some days I need a reminder of the passion for changing the way parents are...
Adaptability and Eating Disorders Caregivers, Becky Henry, CPCC
Driving on the left side of the road is such a metaphor for how adaptable we need to be in life in general. It made me think of eating disorders caregivers and how adaptability can make the whole journey easier and less stressful. Here are a few metaphors for...
Holidays and Eating Disorders Caregivers
Hi all, Here is the Holidays and Eating Disorders Caregivers Tweet Chat we held on December 23, 2019 with Monte Nido and Affiliates Clinical Director of The Woodlands in Texas, Bridget McCauley and Monte Nido's media specialist, Cassie Sullivan. 12:10 pm Q1. How can...
Joyful Movement Can Grow Hope, by Becky Henry, CPCC
Hurtling down a single track next to a river gorge is a bit more of an adrenaline rush than I need. Joyful movement to me is a mix of gently to moderately challenging my body, possibly a small amount of adrenaline. Ideally, it includes being in nature, seeing beauty,...
Eating Disorders Caregivers and Happiness, by Becky Henry, CPCC
While escaping another frigid Minnesota winter down here in New Zealand, one of their volcanic islands, Whakaari/White Island erupted about 150 miles away from Auckland where we were staying. As Mr. Rogers always said, “Look for the helpers.” And wow, have there been...
Hope for Eating Disorders Caregivers Now through Knowledge, by Becky Henry
How can growing your knowledge about eating disorders grow your hope and help support your loved one? Let's talk about that. Why do we need to increase knowledge ourselves about our family member’s illness? As I share in the education chapter of the HUG Kit...
Belief in Eating Disorders Recovery for Family Caregivers
Going into Thanksgiving week when we have a child or other loved one with an eating disorder or other behavioral health issue, can bring a range of emotions that are not festive or joyful. To say the least. My heart is with each of you as you face the challenges that...
Meditation and Making a Difference, by Becky Henry
Yesterday in my weekly online group support call the subject was Meditation, the seventh topic from Dr. Ralph Carson’s presentation with Shannon Kopp in Omaha, NE in September. Dr. Carson spoke about integrating the Positive Psychology work of Dr. Martin Seligman with...
Eating Disorder Caregiver Resilience
re·sil·ience noun 1. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. "the often remarkable resilience of so many British institutions" Why the topic of resilience today? A. November is National Caregivers Month and caregivers and their carees do much...
Eating Disorders Caregivers & Self-Forgiveness, by Becky Henry, CPCC
“Of all the factors that foreshorten our lives and erode its quality, emotional stress increasingly emerges as the biggest culprit. Mary Hayes Grieco’s book offers us engaging, story-driven science and a straightforward approach to relieving emotional pain—something...
Trusting our Gut as Parents of a Child with an Eating Disorder, by Becky Henry, CPCC
Last week I shared how Luminous Momma began to climb out of the dark, muddy, hopeless abyss by being; seen, heard, validated, having her pain honored, and having light shown on her worth. Today I’m sharing some of her individualized steps to continue the climb. As she...
Eating Disorders Caregiver Burnout – Steps to Survival, by Becky Henry, CPCC
Climbing the long, steep, muddy incline out of a dark, deep abyss first requires one to realize a few key concepts: 1. That one is in fact in an abyss. 2. That being there isn’t serving anyone. 3. That one is worthy of getting out. 4. That there is hope to get out. 5....
Nourishing Hope for Eating Disorders Recovery
Families with whom I’ve spoken over the 16+ years of coaching parents & other family caregivers of those with eating disorders have shared that it’s difficult during the journey to have hope. That’s an understatement. Some parents tell me they feel like running...
Eating Disorders Caregivers Effectiveness – Tools to Use Now, by Becky Henry
We often need to hear something several times to truly incorporate the knowledge. And when we are in a fear state due to a child having a life threatening illness, it can take hearing a message many times and many ways to really embrace a strong understanding. This...