Playing is one of the first ways we engage in learning and personal growth. Infants and toddlers allow their curiosity to abound, which results in interacting in fun ways with their environment and others. From there, they learn how the world works and how to be in the world. Over time, the skill of playing […]
Is there room for compassion? This is a question I often ask clients. It’s important to weave self-compassion into your routine. The world can be a difficult place to navigate. On top of that, we are human and make mistakes or choices not in line with our values. Consequently, you may feel shame or guilt
We are our own worst critics. This is a saying you have probably come across before. An important follow-up question to ask yourself is, how does being critical impact my self-esteem and body image? We all struggle with confidence and can be overly critical about our bodies at times. It can be hard to befriend
Let’s talk about body love and acceptance. An article was published years ago that brought truth to light about how messages about a body’s worth is contagious. In the article, a daughter found a photo of her mother in a bathing suit and thinks that her mother looks beautiful. The daughter goes on to recount
We have entered the time of year where holiday gatherings are happening frequently and having a healthy relationship with food an be challenging. Spending time with family, specifically, can add additional stress to your relationship with food. We all initially learn how to nourish our bodies from our family or origin. These food practices are
Taking a day or even a moment to prioritize your needs and re-energize is great for your mental health. In and near Scarsdale, there are some wonderful options to make a whole day out of self-care. 4 Scarsdale activities 1. Scarsdale Public Library The library offers many educational and fun resources and experiences. The library
I love watching art restoration videos as a form of self-care. I also find these videos can be an accurate metaphor for therapy. Just as an art conservator is working to restore the art, so is a therapist working with the client to end masking and reveal the authentic self. One video particularly spoke to
Have you decided to reach out for help? It is a big and important step. You might feel overwhelmed and anxious about starting therapy. Therapy is often an unknown experience for someone and we want to make that process as easy and transparent as possible. So let’s lay out the roadmap of what to expect
Often I find that talking about higher levels of care for eating disorder treatment with a client can evoke fear. Consequently, most of that fear seems to come from the unknown. Different levels of care exist to be able to provide the unique support someone is needing in their journey to recovery. As providers, we
A lot of situations and experiences can lead to you feeling anxious. However, what you do with the anxious thoughts is what breaks the cycle of anxiety. Why? What if…? When in an anxious state, your mind may be past focused or future focused. Unfortunately, both are a trap and a form of
