People have different views of what a healthy relationship looks and feels like. However, we can all hopefully agree that trust and communication are pillars of successful partnerships! We often hear people discuss how important trust is to relationships. Communication is equally as invaluable as it is the pathway to knowing and understanding our partner.…
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Holidays are often stressful times, and for those who have complex or disordered relationships with food, holidays can be particularly anxiety-provoking. Here are some suggestions for how to cope with the holidays, soothe yourself, and manage your thoughts and behaviors. Remember this acronym: H.A.L.T. Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired. During the holidays, we might experience all…
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By Dr. Tamara Cannon Unprecedented. Trying. Uncertain. These are all words that have been used to describe the year of 2020. The fear of contracting COVID-19 has brought a sense of unsafety. Quarantine and social distancing have changed the way we move in the world. Racial turmoil and political division have changed the way we…
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With the new year often comes new resolutions to make changes in our lives. Frequently, these resolutions can be big, sweeping changes: losing significant amounts of weight, stopping smoking or drinking, changing careers, or training for a marathon. While the idea of making such dramatic changes is appealing to us, the reality is often very…
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How do we determine our needs? The first step is to gift yourself this question: “What do I need?” The second step is: Listen to yourself. If this seems novel for you, it might be challenging at first. However, you might be surprised at the outcome. One way to listen to yourself is to pay…
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Inspired by both my brave and vulnerable clients as well as earlier versions of myself…I’ve come to the conclusion that a pressing issue for many of us is rooted in our inability to identify our own needs. As I digest clients stories and look in their watery eyes, gently asking, “what did you need in…
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