by Henry Becky | Apr 5, 2020 | Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Health At Every Size, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Weight Stigma
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... 
by Henry Becky | Mar 29, 2020 | Boundaries, Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
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... 
by Henry Becky | Mar 22, 2020 | Caregiving, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Intuitive Eating, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Tools for Caregivers
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... 
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,...