by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Feb 10, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression
When it comes to managing mental health, self-help can be a powerful tool for helping you develop coping skills, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and cultivate a more positive outlook on life. In other words, the practice of self-help can be an empowering,...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 31, 2023 | Body Image Issues
Of all the “self-qualities” in one’s life portfolio, self-worth is the one that ought be the unconditional foundation to all the others. Do you believe you’re a good person, deserving of respect? Do you tether yourself to life by inherent worth that worldly...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 30, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression
“A rose by any other name….” With that poetic entry, Shakespeare’s Juliet gave her audience pause with a gripping, timeless truth: A name can’t change an essence. Call it what you will – a rose will smell as sweet, a lemon taste as tart. And darkness is no less “what...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 30, 2023 | Disordered Eating
If you’re thinking about joining an online eating disorder support group, there are things to consider in advance. The decision to join a support group can be daunting and empowering at the same time. Thinking it through and evaluating the pro’s and...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 30, 2023 | Disordered Eating
Eating disorders are serious, complex, and often debilitating. They’re also treatable. Eating disorder solutions, however, are not the same across the spectrum of eating disorders. So finding the one that is most effective for you is critical to successful...