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Caregivers and Rest, It’s not Impossible – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Caregivers and Rest, It’s not Impossible – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

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...
Radical Acceptance; More Peace, Less Suffering – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Radical Acceptance; More Peace, Less Suffering – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Family caregivers often are desperately searching for support when a loved one’s eating disorder and co-occurring diagnoses bring; sadness, crises, disappointment and a litany of other painful emotions to the family. Our natural inclination is to try and fix things,...
How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder via Validation, Listening and Acknowledging – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder via Validation, Listening and Acknowledging – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

We know that when family caregivers of those with eating disorders have support and tools, they’re better equipped to effectively provide a more conducive recovery environment. Sadly, we have broken health care systems in every country and especially in the USA...
A Gift to Eating Disorders Caregivers on World Eating Disorders Action Day – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

A Gift to Eating Disorders Caregivers on World Eating Disorders Action Day – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Living with, and loving someone who is experiencing an eating disorder can be, usually is actually, very isolating and terrifying. Unlike so many other illnesses and life challenges, many of our loved ones with the eating disorder are in it’s icy grasp and...
How to Support a Loved One With an Eating Disorder through Treatment – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

How to Support a Loved One With an Eating Disorder through Treatment – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Family caregivers of those with eating disorders have often told me that it broke their hearts to take a child or other loved one to a Residential Treatment Center (RES or RTC). Often this can feel like a “last ditch effort” to families new to this. Learning the...

How to Support a Loved one with an Eating Disorder via Communication – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

When family members of those with eating disorders come to me in distress, one of the top topics on their minds, after beginning to tackle fears, is how to communicate with both their loved one and with the treatment team. Sadly, treatment teams have typically not met...