by Henry Becky | Oct 25, 2020 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Grief, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Pandemic, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
You may have noticed there was no newsletter last week…so many of us are just trying to keep putting one foot in front of the other in the midst of this ongoing pandemic and societal mayhem. In addition to all of that and an October 16th snowfall, I was creating... 
by Henry Becky | Aug 2, 2020 | Caregiving, Communication, COVID19, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Pandemic, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Learning to live in the new reality of having a child with an eating disorder is a process of acceptance that takes a while. And doing that in the middle of a worldwide pandemic adds extra layers of complications and distress to your already mile high cake of chaos.... 
by Henry Becky | Jun 27, 2020 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Much like an athletic coach, part of my role is to remind my clients (much like the players in a sport) what they’re in the game for. What the end goal is. Staying focused on the goal when confidence is eroded is challenging. What gets in the way of being confident... 
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 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... 