Category: Family Relationship

I have blogged about being the family problem and now I want to speak to those who’ve assumed the role of family therapist. This does not mean that you have a psychology degree, but you have volunteered...

Loneliness due to disconnection from family members is one of the main stressors that can cause dysregulated eating. This happens when adults are disconnected from their families or friends. This can lead to a loss...

Many dysregulated eaters have a problem with stressing out in order to avoid hurting others’ feelings. They put too much effort or do too many things, and they end up feeling angry or resentful. I have...

Two sessions were held in succession in which clients talked about how they did not want to be like their mothers. While neither one of them had to be concerned about becoming like their mothers,...

The theory explains how we view others. Do we treat them as if we are their only source of happiness or as part of our own. Think about the people you know and how they feel around...

My blogs are full of “good enough”. No parent should strive to be perfect. You can be imperfect but still do a great parenting job with your kids. The Best Parent Is a Good Enough Parent Donald...

Are you able to trust others or do you fear that they might not be in your best interests? Are you a believer in the goodness of humanity or are you wary that it is...

People have the strange belief that they shouldn’t disappoint anyone. This belief is common in the community of eating disorders. It’s not difficult to see how this belief was formed, but clients often find it surprising...

You aren’t alone if you want to win their love and attention, or make them more understanding. Five (adult) clients of mine had intense conversations about this topic a week ago. They were feeling abandoned,...