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 14, 2022 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, Joy, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
As caregivers, we need to be constantly adjusting our sails as we learn what our loved ones need at different stages and often in the same day. This takes a lot of being aware, adaptable and rested. The fear will always be lurking and tempting us to jump onto the... 
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 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 29, 2022 | Body Image, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Holidays, Hope, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Even though I’m traveling the world as a digital nomad, I’m still working and am so grateful to Intern Anna for helping me out a couple times a month with my newsletter/blog posts. Today Anna is addressing holidays and eating disorders in hopes that you... 
by Henry Becky | Jun 26, 2022 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Thank you to our Summer Intern, Anna for sharing her hard earned wisdom on practicing self care in recovery today. ~ Becky How Do I Fit Self Care into My Schedule? – by Intern Anna I’ve been on a journey to implement more self care into my life. It isn’t easyl.... 