Saturday, January 21, 2006
Hope???
What gives you hope that life can be lived without your eating disorder weighing you down and stealing your authentic experience of the highs and lows of life?
Body Image and the Media...
Dear Bloggers,
What are your thoughts about the media's glorification of extreme thinness and the message behind it suggesting that female power, appeal and fullfillment lies in mastering ones body and looking as perfect as possible? I think it is a terribly destructive message, particularly to our young women who are saturated with this message in the media. It makes me mad! I do not buy into it! Beauty, power, fulfillment are much more complex issues than looking like a barbie doll!
We have many areas to develop these rewards in such as our relationships with others, with God, nature, art, music, meaningful work, animals, charity, and just being a "human being" not "human doing", etc...
What do y'all think?
What are your thoughts about the media's glorification of extreme thinness and the message behind it suggesting that female power, appeal and fullfillment lies in mastering ones body and looking as perfect as possible? I think it is a terribly destructive message, particularly to our young women who are saturated with this message in the media. It makes me mad! I do not buy into it! Beauty, power, fulfillment are much more complex issues than looking like a barbie doll!
We have many areas to develop these rewards in such as our relationships with others, with God, nature, art, music, meaningful work, animals, charity, and just being a "human being" not "human doing", etc...
What do y'all think?
Thursday, December 15, 2005
The precious value of PROTEIN to our bodies
Hello Ladies,
Many have shared about a distaste for protein concentrated foods. Yet, many have also stated that their nutritionists and doctors are strongly encouraging them to consume more protein. What are your thoughts on this topic? Any encouraging and healthful tips on how to increase one's protein intake in as palatable of a manner as possible?
Many have shared about a distaste for protein concentrated foods. Yet, many have also stated that their nutritionists and doctors are strongly encouraging them to consume more protein. What are your thoughts on this topic? Any encouraging and healthful tips on how to increase one's protein intake in as palatable of a manner as possible?
DFW Eating Disorder Resources...
Hi Ladies,
Any input you have regarding treatment options available in this area would be greatly appreciated.....this first bit of info is compliments of Jeanette!
ARMERS BRANCH, Texas ABA (Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous)
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
LOCATION: Hope and Recovery ABA Group Ridgeview Presbyterian 12717 - Marshlane CONTACT(S): Bonnie K – (214) 929-9169 Becca D – (817) 789-2323 Lara H – (214) 235-2059 or (972) 966-3602 Belinda R – (972) 897-9450 Kristen H – (214) 392-8185
MEETING TYPE *: Closed To find an ANAD meeting is a little more difficult. Check out this webpage and they will send you meetings in your area: http://www.anad.org/site/anadwebSomething fishy (http://www.something-fishy.org) has support groups on-line and like 4 times a month they have live chats.
Here are some outpatient (day patient options here in the area)Bourland Mental Health Intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders, Individual, couples, marriage and family therapy, chemical dependency, other addictions treatment... USA,Texas,Dallas http://www.happyme.com Stepping Stones Intensive Outpatient Program Description: Stepping Stones is an Intensive Outpatient Program which includes group, individual, and family therapy, as well as, nutritional programming from a Licensed Clinical Dietician. The program operates within a Multi Disciplinary team which includes onsite LPC's, an LD, addiction therapist and a designated consulting psychiatrist, a licensed psychologist, and a cardiologist. All treaters have acquired either specialization and/or specific training in the treatment of eating disorders. The program is located in the heart of North Dallas in a private suite at Medical City Dallas. Ages served are adolescents and young adults (ages 12 thru 25). Two groups exist, one for adolescents (ages 12-18) and one for young adults (ages 19 thru late 20's). The adolescent group meets 3 groups weekly in the late afternoon/evening hours. Each week each client has one individual and also one family therapy session. Weekly nutritional counseling with the Licensed Dietician are also included. Category: Outpatient / Day Programs 7777 Forest Lane, Suite 142-B ZIP or Postal Code: 75230 Phone Number: (972) 566-4102
Any input you have regarding treatment options available in this area would be greatly appreciated.....this first bit of info is compliments of Jeanette!
ARMERS BRANCH, Texas ABA (Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous)
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
LOCATION: Hope and Recovery ABA Group Ridgeview Presbyterian 12717 - Marshlane CONTACT(S): Bonnie K – (214) 929-9169 Becca D – (817) 789-2323 Lara H – (214) 235-2059 or (972) 966-3602 Belinda R – (972) 897-9450 Kristen H – (214) 392-8185
MEETING TYPE *: Closed To find an ANAD meeting is a little more difficult. Check out this webpage and they will send you meetings in your area: http://www.anad.org/site/anadwebSomething fishy (http://www.something-fishy.org) has support groups on-line and like 4 times a month they have live chats.
Here are some outpatient (day patient options here in the area)Bourland Mental Health Intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders, Individual, couples, marriage and family therapy, chemical dependency, other addictions treatment... USA,Texas,Dallas http://www.happyme.com Stepping Stones Intensive Outpatient Program Description: Stepping Stones is an Intensive Outpatient Program which includes group, individual, and family therapy, as well as, nutritional programming from a Licensed Clinical Dietician. The program operates within a Multi Disciplinary team which includes onsite LPC's, an LD, addiction therapist and a designated consulting psychiatrist, a licensed psychologist, and a cardiologist. All treaters have acquired either specialization and/or specific training in the treatment of eating disorders. The program is located in the heart of North Dallas in a private suite at Medical City Dallas. Ages served are adolescents and young adults (ages 12 thru 25). Two groups exist, one for adolescents (ages 12-18) and one for young adults (ages 19 thru late 20's). The adolescent group meets 3 groups weekly in the late afternoon/evening hours. Each week each client has one individual and also one family therapy session. Weekly nutritional counseling with the Licensed Dietician are also included. Category: Outpatient / Day Programs 7777 Forest Lane, Suite 142-B ZIP or Postal Code: 75230 Phone Number: (972) 566-4102
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Important Notice to All Bloggers -- Please Read.
Hello Ladies,
Thank you for your insightful posts, honesty and obvious hard work on recovery!
Please be careful to be gentle with each other. It is very easy for misunderstanding to occur on blogs, emails, etc. since we cannot hear the tone of voice, see the facial expressions or body language.
Try to stay focused on what is going on with you, not others. Offer support, but please direct concerns to the individual directly(if their email is provided) or to me as the Blog moderator: jacquelyn@eatingdisorderhope.com.
Most of the blogs are wonderfully encouraging and helpful. Thank you for helping to create a safe and healing place on this blog.
Sincerely,
Jacquelyn Ekern
Thank you for your insightful posts, honesty and obvious hard work on recovery!
Please be careful to be gentle with each other. It is very easy for misunderstanding to occur on blogs, emails, etc. since we cannot hear the tone of voice, see the facial expressions or body language.
Try to stay focused on what is going on with you, not others. Offer support, but please direct concerns to the individual directly(if their email is provided) or to me as the Blog moderator: jacquelyn@eatingdisorderhope.com.
Most of the blogs are wonderfully encouraging and helpful. Thank you for helping to create a safe and healing place on this blog.
Sincerely,
Jacquelyn Ekern
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Checking In...
Hi Ladies!
Here is a great place to check in with whatever you would like to share or blog about! Take care! - Jacquelyn
Here is a great place to check in with whatever you would like to share or blog about! Take care! - Jacquelyn
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Nutrition
Hello Ladies,
Here is a place to blog about your meal plans, nutrition, how you are doing with it all.....ask for support....encouragement....etc......Please remember to be pro-recovery in your post...
Here is a place to blog about your meal plans, nutrition, how you are doing with it all.....ask for support....encouragement....etc......Please remember to be pro-recovery in your post...
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