by Henry Becky | Sep 3, 2022 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Fear, Hope, HUG Kits, Mindfulness, Recovery, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Thank you to Intern Anna for filling in for me this week as I’m settling in and visiting friends and family in Minnesota. Having Loving Boundaries – by, Intern Anna Towards the beginning of my recovery journey, I found it hard to maintain boundaries with... 
by Henry Becky | Aug 21, 2022 | Boundaries, Caregiving, College, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
It’s hard for many of us to admit that summer is coming to an end. Getting ready to leave this idyllic island in the Pacific Northwest is a bit sad. As excited as I am to have several weeks in early fall back in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to visit... 
by Henry Becky | Aug 5, 2022 | Advocacy, Boundaries, Caregiving, Carolyn Costin, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Fear, Gratitude, Grief, Hope, HUG Kits, Joy, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Shame, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
Yes, we have extremely broken health care systems and insurance systems in the United States. Even with those very broken systems, we can all work together and create improved treatment outcomes. How? For nearly 20 years of coaching family caregivers, I’ve been seeing... 
by Henry Becky | Jul 31, 2022 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Intern Anna is back so I can “rest and reset” myself this summer. Here I am checking out a gorgeous labyrinth on Bainbridge Island. You may have seen my recent piece on rest, and now you can get insights from Anna’s perspectives on rest during... 
by Henry Becky | Jul 24, 2022 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Tools for Caregivers
If you’re a practical person like me, you’re likely thinking, “Oh sure, sounds good on paper or in a research lab.” Finding time to rest when you’re a caregiver, even if your loved one is away at treatment can feel impossible. And even if one can find time, how do we... 
by Henry Becky | Jun 17, 2022 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Fear, Hope, Mindfulness, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Fear is a normal response when a loved one is in crisis. Fear can take away our capacity to engage our wise minds and can spiral us into trying to handle what is not ours to handle. The line between being a supportive caregiver or parent, and enabling a family member... 