by Henry Becky | Jun 5, 2023 | Advocacy, Body Image, Bullying, Caregiving, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, PRIDE, Recovery, Shame, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Why is it important to talk about Pride during June when our focus here is support for caregivers of those with eating disorders? I’d love to hear your thoughts after you read my thoughts as well as those of 2TravelDads. My Top 3 Reasons Why Pride is Important for... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 19, 2023 | Advocacy, Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Fear, Hope, HUG Kits, Joy, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Parents and other family caregivers of those with eating disorders often want to give up and/or run away. Anxiety and fear are normal reactions to seeing your child/family member disappear before your eyes. The demands on a family caregiver are so profound I often say... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 2, 2023 | Advocacy, Boundaries, Caregiving, College, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Fear, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
A family caregiver’s role is important no matter the age of the child. We don’t stop loving or caring about our child just because they hit the magical age of 18. Parents of those over 18 experience extra helplessness due to the fact that their child is now a... by Henry Becky | Mar 11, 2023 | Advocacy, Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Fear, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Shame, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
Thankfully most treatment now includes some sort of education and possibly some support for the family caregivers. We’re getting closer to it becoming mainstream to include family caregivers in the “treatment team.” Sadly, it still is uncommon... 
by Henry Becky | Mar 1, 2023 | Advocacy, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
Hello, February was a BIG month in the eating disorders field. Not only did we have the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) conference here in Palm Desert, CA, it’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) THIS week! It’s so... 
by Henry Becky | Feb 19, 2023 | Advocacy, Caregiving, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Tools for Caregivers
Hello Dear Readers, The past few weeks have included driving from Minnesota to California, getting settled back in the USA and this past few days, attending the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) Conference in Palm Desert where I got... 