Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023

It is Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 27-March 3) 2023! #EDAW #EDAW2023 #NEDA #antidiet #NOTONEMORE, #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #ItsTimeforChange #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek2023 This event, started by NEDA 39 years ago, highlights Strength Through Knowledge & Experience as well as It’s Time for Change. There are a lot of resources, social media events, and local events scheduled, so check out … Continue reading Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023

Can you have more than one therapist? 

Usually - No. As a specialist, I often have people call and ask if they can do “just DBT” or “just eating disorder” treatment with me. Though there are some instances when, as an outpatient therapist, I might say ‘yes’ to this, it is generally considered unethical.  Exceptions  Couples or Family Therapy The biggest exception … Continue reading Can you have more than one therapist? 

What to Expect from Tele-therapy at Wind Over Water

At Wind Over Water, one of the goals is to be as transparent about the process of therapy as possible. Things look a little different from the client's point of view, though, so I asked some of my clients what the most important questions are from their POV, and here are my answers! Also, here … Continue reading What to Expect from Tele-therapy at Wind Over Water

Project HEALers Circle

I want to highlight a resource that I am not sure many people know about: Project HEAL. They have an amazing blog, and a mission that I really believe in as a clinician. Their goal is to "break down systemic, healthcare, and financial barriers to eating disorder healing." Just in case you are interested, here … Continue reading Project HEALers Circle

Why compliance is important to me as a clinician

What is it? Why do we need it? Why does it matter to clients? This blog is for other clinicians out there more than clients, though some of the technology recommendations apply to clients as well. There are lots of kinds of compliance you must worry about in healthcare in general, but I will focus … Continue reading Why compliance is important to me as a clinician

Mental Health is for EVERYONE!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The theme is Together for Mental Health (from the National Alliance for Mental Illness, NAMI). We do not do a great job of taking care of our mental health, or even acknowledging that we have mental health as well as physical health to take care of! Most people do … Continue reading Mental Health is for EVERYONE!