There are many reasons why you might engage in disordered eating. To better understand what’s fuelling your behaviours, here is a list to help spark your thoughts…

Once you have a better understanding of the function, this will help us explore and target the underlying issues beneath the eating disorder to achieve long-term and sustainable recovery.

Sense into how your body is held by the chair – the points of contact between your body and the chair. Notice the direction your head is facing and how your awareness of all around you has adjusted to this direction.

The relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship you will have in your lifetime. Choosing to nourish this relationship will take you to places in life neglecting it never could.

What is Somatic Experiencing used for?
Somatic Experiencing is used to treat trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other conditions that have a somatic component.

Writing a letter to and from your body can be a sacred and beneficial exercise for anyone struggling with poor body image. Below are some journaling prompts to help get you started… 

Start by writing a letter to your body.

Having a panic attack can feel very scary. I always share with my clients, however, that nobody has ever died from having a panic attack and that it will pass.

Here are 10 tips to help calm your body when having a panic attack…

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that helps alleviate the distress associated with traumatic events. EMDR is structured into eight phases, each designed to ensure that the individual is well supported and safely guided through the process of memory reprocessing:

“Trauma is not what happened to you, but rather what happened inside of you as a result of what happened to you” – Gabor Mate

As the above quote speaks to, trauma lives not only in the mind but also within the body. Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a unique therapeutic approach that addresses this reality, focusing on the body’s role in processing and healing trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapies, SE emphasizes body awareness as a pathway to recovery.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a cornerstone in the realm of mental health treatment, known for its practical, solution-focused approach. Whether you're grappling with anxiety or depression, CBT offers a structured path to mental health and wellness.

Starting therapy can be sacred, energizing, and scary all at the same time.