by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jun 2, 2023 | Body Image Issues, Disordered Eating
“You’ve lost weight!” “You look fantastic!” “Wow, you’re so skinny now!” “How did you do it?” You pour on what you’re convinced are the ultimate compliments, never considering that praising weight loss isn’t the kindness you think it is. But, wait, how can that be?...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 29, 2023 | Disordered Eating
If someone you care about has an eating disorder, knowing what to say — if anything — can be awkward. Tricky. Uncomfortable. You don’t want to make things worse, and you don’t want to risk losing your relationship. So what do you say to someone...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 28, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression
We all want ways to feel better — physically and emotionally — without falling down the rabbit hole of medical and pharmaceutical care. But that means taking initiative and playing an active role in our own health, often with the help of home remedies. For depression...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Apr 13, 2023 | Body Image Issues
I want to talk to the body-haters out there. Look in the mirror, then fill in the blank: “I hate my…..” What body part du jour grabbed your disapproval this time? Your thighs? Hips? Stomach? Butt? Chin? Neck? Cultivating love for your own body is...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Mar 23, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression
People are always seeking ways to better manage anxiety and depression. After all, medicines don’t always work, and they have side effects that often out-maneuver their efficacy. Also, psychotherapy may not be your cup of tea. That’s where the technique of...