Over-giving
The arch nemesis of healthy balanced relationships is over-giving and unfortunately many of us do it all the time. Often girls especially are socialized to give and give and learn to feel satisfaction not from the reciprocation but from the giving process “It feels so good to ... Views: 5468
“There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.”
--Henry David Thoreau
I love that quote; it really speaks to human nature and how misguided we can be in our efforts to resolve a problem. So often with health issues we are doing what my ... Views: 697
Fat as Hiding
Very often people unconsciously hold onto fat as a way of hiding a secret or something about themselves that they don’t want to share, much in the same way a child might hide under a blanket. Food itself is a great way of stuffing down words and feelings that you either wish ... Views: 2770
How to help your overweght children
I get this question a lot from my clients, “How do I deal with my overweight child; what can I do to help?” (This is usually concerning a teenage daughter.) I know from both personal and professional experience that handling this issue can badly damage ... Views: 766