I received a sweet email from one of my former clients reminding me of good therapy moments shared when she was here at CFC. It made me smile and remember…
Deadly Silence
By Rebekah Care Tech Whenever I tell people that I work in a treatment facility for girls and women fighting eating disorders the response I get is generally one of…
Living the Glass-Half-Full Method
It can be a real challenge to live a positive life – always checking for a lining with a hint of silver, looking carefully for the side that seems brightest,…
How Universality Can Improve Body Image
In recent years, the self-help industry-favorite term “self-esteem” is slowly being replaced. We’ve spent decades working on self-esteem, trying to get kids to develop self-esteem, etc, and we haven’t made…
Building Your Self-Image on a Foundation of Self-Respect
A positive self-image requires a strong foundation that won’t shake or fall under pressure. To that end, self-respect and self-esteem are often mentioned as a good place to start. However,…
Keeping a Healthy Body Image During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when a woman’s body changes dramatically—even miraculously! For some women, this can be a time of wonderment and joy, for others it can be a time…
Supporting a Loved One
Having a loved one suffer from an eating disorder can feel overwhelming and confusing at times. You want to help but don’t know how. You try to help and say…
The Power of Words
From the day I said my first word to the last word I spoke aloud, I have known one thing about words: they hold power. My parents (and probably yours too) have…
Simple Mindfulness Meditation for Recovery
Recently I was leading a group meditation on our residential unit. When I walked up with my iPod speakers and a stash of pillows, one client immediately said, “Oh great,…
What Makes You Happy?
We asked some of the staff at Center for Change what makes them happy. Here are some of their answers: “My amazing and hilarious family, jumbo shrimp, and golf!” –…
A Tribute to Lynn Grefe
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Lynn Grefe, president and CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), and our friend. Lynn had such a tremendous…
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