“Truth and courage are not always comfortable, but they are never weakness.” – author, Brené Brown, PhD If I had shared this quote with my 18-year-old, eating disordered self, here’s how it would’ve gone down: On the outside, a smile. A nod. An affirmative,” yes, exactly. [...]
https://youtu.be/E06kQMwQ-eg Reasons Alumni discuss their most important take-aways from treatment. Hear in their own words what their experiences of treatment have been and some of the key things that have aided them on their journey. Every recovery journey is different and is never linear, however [...]
#WhyINEDAWalk For the last five years I have participated on the planning committee for the San Diego NEDA Walk. Year after year, I have been elated to see so many different faces that come out for the walk. This year’s NEDAwareness theme was “It’s time to [...]
Second Installment of “Inviting Yourself In” A Blog Series on Supporting Recovery through our Inner Landscape This series will explore themes of healing and going deeper into yourself, welcoming all parts of yourself- the light and the dark- to the metaphorical table, in order to live [...]
“Inviting Yourself In” A Blog Series on Supporting Recovery through our Inner Landscape This series will explore themes of healing and going deeper into yourself, welcoming all parts of yourself- the light and the dark- to the metaphorical table, in order to live a life of [...]
3 Lessons from the Armenian People on rewriting your relationship history with food. This blog post is the first installment of a special series on Reasons for Cultural Identity: How we can embrace our culture in our pursuit of healing. “Finish the food on your [...]
https://youtu.be/KxpsWCgUrSY Mindfulness is a term often used in our society today. The general idea behind practicing mindfulness is to bring us into the present moment by refocusing our thoughts and checking in with our bodies. Doing so is easier said than done, especially in our hectic, [...]
https://youtu.be/Ln2cGa-QTDA In this continuation of the first video on meditation and yoga, Jillian Szafranski, the yoga therapist at Reasons EDC, begins with a brief overview prior to diving into deeper content. Following the first video, viewers should begin to experience more unity between mind and [...]
https://youtu.be/PWJqUa5vAZY Contact us for a Complimentary Admissions Assessment Where do you carry stress in your body? Do you constantly feel like you’re stuck in fight-or-flight mode, trapped within your sympathetic nervous system? Do your facial muscles, shoulders, and hips feel like they bear the brunt of [...]
Recently I have been curious about differentiating the finer points between isolation and inner work in the context of life and recovery. On the surface it may seem clear that these two things are different; however in practice isolation may creep up on us, masquerading as inner [...]
