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Caregivers and Rest, It’s not Impossible – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Caregivers and Rest, It’s not Impossible – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

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...
Radical Acceptance; More Peace, Less Suffering – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Radical Acceptance; More Peace, Less Suffering – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Family caregivers often are desperately searching for support when a loved one’s eating disorder and co-occurring diagnoses bring; sadness, crises, disappointment and a litany of other painful emotions to the family. Our natural inclination is to try and fix things,...
Social Media Can be the Thief of Joy – Intern Anna for Becky Henry, CPCC

Social Media Can be the Thief of Joy – Intern Anna for Becky Henry, CPCC

Due to the shame and secrecy with eating disorders and the fact that parents are not attached at the hip to their kids, it is often very well into the illness that parents become aware that detrimental social media behavior is occurring. The vast majority of parents...
Back to School, Eating Disorders and Boundaries – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Back to School, Eating Disorders and Boundaries – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

It’s hard for many of us to admit that summer is coming to an end here in the Northern Hemisphere. You may have noticed that I took a bit of a break from my regular newsletter/blog this summer. Parents and other family caregivers are telling me that there is so much...
How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder via Validation, Listening and Acknowledging – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder via Validation, Listening and Acknowledging – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

We know that when family caregivers of those with eating disorders have support and tools, they’re better equipped to effectively provide a more conducive recovery environment. Sadly, we have broken health care systems in every country and especially in the USA...
A Gift to Eating Disorders Caregivers on World Eating Disorders Action Day – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

A Gift to Eating Disorders Caregivers on World Eating Disorders Action Day – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Living with, and loving someone who is experiencing an eating disorder can be, usually is actually, very isolating and terrifying. Unlike so many other illnesses and life challenges, many of our loved ones with the eating disorder are in it’s icy grasp and...