by Henry Becky | Dec 29, 2019 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Holidays, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Driving on the left side of the road is such a metaphor for how adaptable we need to be in life in general. It made me think of eating disorders caregivers and how adaptability can make the whole journey easier and less stressful. Here are a few metaphors for... by Henry Becky | Dec 23, 2019 | Holidays, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Hi all, Here is the Holidays and Eating Disorders Caregivers Tweet Chat we held on December 23, 2019 with Monte Nido and Affiliates Clinical Director of The Woodlands in Texas, Bridget McCauley and Monte Nido’s media specialist, Cassie Sullivan. 12:10 pm Q1. How... 
by Henry Becky | Dec 14, 2019 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
While escaping another frigid Minnesota winter down here in New Zealand, one of their volcanic islands, Whakaari/White Island erupted about 150 miles away from Auckland where we were staying. As Mr. Rogers always said, “Look for the helpers.” And wow, have there been... 
by Henry Becky | Nov 29, 2019 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
How can growing your knowledge about eating disorders grow your hope and help support your loved one? Let’s talk about that. Why do we need to increase knowledge ourselves about our family member’s illness? As I share in the education chapter of the HUG Kit... 
by Henry Becky | Nov 23, 2019 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Holidays, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Going into Thanksgiving week when we have a child or other loved one with an eating disorder or other behavioral health issue, can bring a range of emotions that are not festive or joyful. To say the least. My heart is with each of you as you face the challenges that... 
by Henry Becky | Nov 14, 2019 | Advocacy, Caregiving, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
Yesterday in my weekly online group support call the subject was Meditation, the seventh topic from Dr. Ralph Carson’s presentation with Shannon Kopp in Omaha, NE in September. Dr. Carson spoke about integrating the Positive Psychology work of Dr. Martin Seligman with...