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 | Mar 16, 2020 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Shame, Support, Tools for Caregivers
How can we be more like an innocent child or a puppy and be focused on; fun, family and being outside? Now more than ever it is essential to practice EXTREME SELF-CARE and use our calming tools to intentionally find calm. It is easier said than done I know. The... 
by Henry Becky | Mar 8, 2020 | Advocacy, Caregiving, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Ripples of hope warmed our hearts in Minneapolis Friday night at the WithAll Gala Fundraiser. Kitty Westin gave her most compelling speech yet in my humble opinion. Of all the times I’ve had the privilege of hearing my dear friend and brave, warrior momma, Kitty speak... 
by Henry Becky | Mar 1, 2020 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Hopelessness is a feeling I hear most family caregivers experience at some point (okay, many points) while caring about or for a loved one with an eating disorder. Sadly, it is common at most points along the seemingly endless journey. As this 2020 National Eating... 
by Henry Becky | Feb 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Health At Every Size, Hope, Intuitive Eating, Self Care, Shame, Tools for Caregivers
What If back in the previous century when diet culture and the multi-billion dollar diet industry first sucked me and millions of others into its cult there had been the option of Intuitive Eating? What If we’d all be taught the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating that... 