by Henry Becky | Jun 30, 2023 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Fear, Holidays, HUG Kits, Joy, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
So, it’s HOT – at least in the Northern Hemisphere. And I’m of Norwegian descent and my body tells me to go look for a snowbank to stick my head in, or a mountain top to cool off on when it gets over 60% humidity and the temp is above 80 F. And yes, we’re going to... 
by Henry Becky | Jun 9, 2023 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Fear, Hope, HUG Kits, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Fear is a normal response when a loved one is in crisis. No kidding, right? It seems it should not have to be said…and yet for the clinicians who work with people in crisis daily and are used to the constant parade of crisis situations coming their way, crises... 
by Henry Becky | May 4, 2023 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Fear, Hope, HUG Kits, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Falling prey to all of the chaos and fear of the eating disorder (ed) is common, even to be expected. Learning to live in-tune with our own desires, needs, and feelings and set boundaries aligned with our values takes intentionality and support. Boundaries are not... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 19, 2023 | Advocacy, Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Fear, Hope, HUG Kits, Joy, Mindfulness, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Parents and other family caregivers of those with eating disorders often want to give up and/or run away. Anxiety and fear are normal reactions to seeing your child/family member disappear before your eyes. The demands on a family caregiver are so profound I often say... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 2, 2023 | Advocacy, Boundaries, Caregiving, College, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Fear, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Recovery, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
A family caregiver’s role is important no matter the age of the child. We don’t stop loving or caring about our child just because they hit the magical age of 18. Parents of those over 18 experience extra helplessness due to the fact that their child is now a... 
by Henry Becky | Mar 26, 2023 | Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Fear, Hope, Mindfulness, Recovery, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
Family caregivers often share their distress about how to continue to support a loved one in recovery when they have stepped down to lower levels of care. It’s really hard when we’re afraid for our loved one’s life to focus on what we can do to... 