by Henry Becky | Feb 14, 2019 | Caregiving, Carolyn Costin, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Support, Tools for Caregivers
A true pioneer in the eating disorders field, Carolyn Costin generously shared her story so you can have hope. Please enjoy her revised chapter which will soon be in the Revised Second Edition of my book, Just Tell Her To Stop: Family Stories of Eating Disorders.... 
by Henry Becky | Jan 5, 2019 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Holidays, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Like it or not, the December holidays are over. And you have somehow survived, hopefully more or less intact. Many families of those with eating disorders and other mental health challenges are still reeling and trying to help loved ones. Many of you have had college... 
by Henry Becky | Dec 15, 2018 | Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Grief, Holidays, Oxygen Mask, Pandemic, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Does it seem like for everyone else, the holiday season is a time for peace, love and joy? Sometimes we believe that it’s perfect, love, light, fun, joy, sunshine and rainbows for everyone else. Usually that’s not true. For many caregivers it’s the most stressful,... 
by Henry Becky | Dec 4, 2018 | Caregiving, Holidays, Self Care, Support
For the majority, the holiday season is a time for family and joy. However, for those with eating disorders, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Thanksgiving, which typically revolves around food (like my favorite Scandinavian treat – Lefse)... 
by wpstylist | Jun 22, 2018 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Author, Becky Henry, CPCC, ACC Writes about her experiences as the premier coach for parents and other caregivers of those with eating disorders. This could have been called, “10 Ways to Put Your Oxygen Mask On First Before Assisting Others” AND/but I can tell you... 
by wpstylist | Jan 24, 2018 | Advocacy, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, HUG Kits, Self Care, Uncategorized
Most of us were taught LITTLE or NOTHING about eating disorders before becoming parents or health care professionals or both! Even as we’ve fed our little ones and/or told parents of patients how to feed their little ones we most likely had no idea of the complexities...