"One of my patient's wrote a 'happiness list' as her homework last week.  This list made my smile, laugh out loud and generally feel happy so I asked her if I may share it with you.  This is the 3rd installment. To A....you inspired me my dear and for that I thank you.x" 1.  Buying a present ...

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  "One of my patient's wrote a 'happiness list' as her homework last week.  This list made my smile, laugh out loud and generally feel happy so I asked her if I may share it with you.  This is the 2nd installment. To A....you inspired me my dear and for that I thank you.x" 1.  Rain in the ...

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          The wonderfully talented Lyndsay Roberts, our art therapy clinician, asked her Wednesday group to write a list of 100 things that made them happy for their homework that week.  One of my patients attends that group and I had the absolute pleasure of listening to her list. This list made my smile, laugh out loud and generally ...

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 When Emmy asked if I'd be interested in writing a small piece for the blog, I was honoured. I've recently discovered 'The Recover Clinic' and have been made aware of the amazing work that they are doing. I have been a body confidence ambassador for years, after having first hand experience of the pressures within ...

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The Key To Eating Disorders Workshop

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"I'm writing this piece to share exciting news about our next day key retreat.  This day retreat is going to be a really special and wonderful opportunity for you to change your life.  I am going to be personally running the retreat alongside one of my skilled and inspiring clinicians, Lyndsay Roberts.  I look forward ...

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"Now you're shutting up eh? Now that I've gotten out pen and paper and I'm gonna write down every piece of bullshit you're trying to feed me. Until a second ago, you were loud in my head, refusing to leave how good would a box of Krispy Kreme be? No I'm having a glass of ...

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  One of the things that we see frequently here at the clinic and in the other areas that I work is a steady stream of people who may have stabilised in their recovery but remain feeling stuck.  They are often drifting through life and not meeting their full potential.  They know that they are stuck ...

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Do you ever hesitate to accept compliments? Among women who struggle with poor body image and self-esteem, it can be especially difficult to accept a positive comment about your body. Conversations among groups of friends often go round and round, with each person dodging a compliment: “Your eyes are so pretty.” “Oh, ...

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I only matter when I can tick all the boxes . . . So many times we define our personal sense of self worth by what other people think of us. We try desperately to project an image of success and confidence. This may mean different things for different people – it may ...

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