Pandemic Losses; 6 Steps Toward Coping & Hoping Now, by Becky Henry, CPCC
Well, here we are...another weekend of this pandemic. Yes, it’s the weekend—the days do seem to run together when leaving home is a rarity and going out with friends on the weekend is a thing of the past. About a month ago I shared about the global grief we’ve all...
A Mother’s Day Gift
Describing the love a mother feels for her children is easier said than done. You see those of us who have had the honor of becoming moms/mums never had any idea of the intensity, immensity and unreasonability of the love we would feel for these humans. Seriously, no...
Caregivers, Be True to Yourselves
The musical accompaniment rolling through my brain while writing this is of course, “True To Myself” by Ziggy Marley. You can enjoy a video of this song here on YouTube if you would like to listen while you read about listening to our instinct, our gut, our intuition...
Caregiving in the Time of Covid; 3 Tips for Being Grounded, by Becky Henry, CPCC
Good morning dear readers, thank you for being here, I so appreciate staying connected this way. Thank you to those of you who send me notes after reading my weekly newsletter, it always makes me smile and feel more connected to you. It's so important now, more than...
It’s Okay to not feel Okay; Caregiving During Covid 19, by Becky Henry, CPCC
This past week was/is a rough one for so many Americans with the ongoing quarantine and so much unsettling news. The vast array of conflicting news stories and the unending uncertainty have begun to take a toll on a lot of us. Usually I get my newsletter written on...
Celebrating Holy Week During a Pandemic, by Becky Henry, CPCC
As we are in this holy week for so many who observe various religious traditions, this quarantine/lock-down/shelter-in-place takes an even bigger toll on our inability to gather with some or all of our loved ones. We are all experiencing some level of grief whether...
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, by Becky Henry, CPCC
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...
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, "Anonymous Mom" 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...