by Henry Becky | Aug 11, 2019 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
During what feels like a lifetime ago while trying to support a loved one in eating disorder treatment, I had almost no support. It was in the dark ages of treatment research in which parents (especially mothers) were seen as the cause. Not super helpful as you can... 
by Henry Becky | Jul 21, 2019 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Shame, Support, Tools for Caregivers
This blog was adapted from the webinar discussion presented by Clementine Briarcliff Manor Clinical Director, Danielle Small, MS, LMFT. Danielle Small is a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia... 
by Henry Becky | Jul 16, 2019 | Advocacy, Caregiving, Communication, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Shame, Support, Tools for Caregivers
In the, “you can’t make this stuff up” category or as my friend and fellow author, Mary Treacy O’Keefe would call it, “a meant to be moment” I had an encounter at the Birmingham airport on the way home from presenting with Carlus Houston at the University of AL Eating... 
by Henry Becky | Jul 7, 2019 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Holidays, HUG Kits, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Every single parent with whom I’ve spoken over the past 16 years who has a child with an eating disorder would like for that child to have freedom and independence from that eating disorder. Hopefully your Independence Day weekend celebrations have allowed you some... by Henry Becky | Jul 1, 2019 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Family caregiver, your heart is soooo big and your instinct is to come from a place of love and service, wanting your loved one to have the easiest, quickest, least painful path to recovery. Today though, you’ll learn that putting their needs first, before your own,... 
by Henry Becky | Jun 15, 2019 | Caregiving, Education, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Speaking on the phone with a family caregiver the other day talking about their overwhelm and exhaustion, they were telling me that their self-sacrifice was draining. I asked them one of my favorite questions: “How much of your time is spent taking care of you?” They...