The topic of ritual is big and expansive. Rituals generally mark significant moments. Rituals have a rhythm and a repetition to them, and really anything done with intention can be a ritual. Ritual is an important component of drama therapy. Ritual can mark the entry and exit into a special, liminal space— a temporary and […]
People struggle with weight loss and weight maintenance for varied reasons. At a physiological level, in a sense “all roads lead to Rome” in that the core processes promoting weight gain on the cellular level are likely driven by core mechanisms involving mitochondria. Whether it’s a microbiome disruption, insulin resistance, obesogens, inflammation, stress, poor sleep,
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Couples therapy can be the ideal place to address weight management issues. Whether both partners need to lose weight to improve health and wellbeing or one partner struggles with binge eating or emotional eating, working together provides space to address inner and outer obstacles that prevent reaching and maintaining a healthy weight together. Working together
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Consider shifting your focus from weight loss to health. There are many different types of healthy eating patterns developed by doctors to support a variety of health goals including brain health, gut health, longevity, blood sugar regulation/diabetes, strength, etc. Try researching and reading up on a few different approaches, and find what resonates with you.
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People often ask me what drama therapy is. I think the answer to that is a bit complex. There isn’t one way to practice drama therapy. NADTA, the North American Drama Therapy Association, answers the question here It’s a pretty good definition. I would add, or perhaps clarify, a few things, at least to further
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Many people struggle with emotional eating. What do I mean by ’emotional eating’? A sense of feeling out of control around food and eating in response to emotions (usually difficult ones like anger, sadness, anxiety, stress, boredom) or physical sensations (such as feeling tired, cravings, urges). It’s almost as if there are (at least) 2
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Grounding practices can help you disengage from overwhelming cravings and urges to eat in ways that do not serve you. Try one of these techniques next time you feel an urge to binge or eat in response to uncomfortable emotional experiences like anger, frustration, or anxiety. You may find it helpful to keep a list of
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