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Eating Disorders Mental Health (all)

The intersection of sexual abuse and Eating Disorders

11th February 2022
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Boris Johnson appears to fat-shame fellow MP

28th January 2022
Mental Health (all)

Telephone and online support services

7th December 2021
Eating Disorders Mental Health (all) Updates / Personal

Reflections on working online with Eating Disorders

13th October 2021
Eating Disorders Mental Health (all) Updates / Personal

I’m so nervous and excited (World Mental Health Day 2021)

10th October 2021
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You hear the statement that Eating Disorders have You hear the statement that Eating Disorders have the highest mortality in most news articles on the topic. However, risk is often assumed to be associated with being underweight. Well, I'm here today to tell you that people die of medical complications at any weight. Additionally many people with Eating Disorders die by suicide - suicide being more common in this group than in major depression, schizophrenia and more. 

We must take the risks of living with Eating Disorders seriously and as professionals we must get educated on the topic. Add yourself to my CPD mailing list. Link in bio.

#eatingdisordereducation #eatingdisordertherapy #mentalhealthmatters #risksintherapy #eatingdisorderfacts #mentalhealthblog #counsellorcpd #suicideprevention #geteducated #therapy #therapistsconnect #counsellorsofinstagram
I just wanted to pop in and say HI! I have been I just wanted to pop in and say HI! 

I have been quiet on socials lately. I am working hard behind the scenes on a big project to support those currently sat on waiting lists for Eating Disorder treatment. 

If you think that this might apply to you, or to someone you know you might like to go and follow @the_ed_recovery_companion 

#therapist #counsellor #contentcreation #eatingdisordersupport #girlboss #toobusytopost
Eating Disorders do not discriminate. Anyone of an Eating Disorders do not discriminate. Anyone of any size, any gender and any background can struggle. 

Eating Disorders are rarely obvious by simply looking at the person. Many people struggle in secret and in silence. 

If you are a therapist and you tell yourself you don't need to be educated on the topic because you don't work with eating disorders, then you  need to stop and assess your bias. You DO need to be educated on the topic because you never know when a client might disclose such a struggle to you.

#eatingdisordereducation
#eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisorders #eatingdisordertherapy #anybody #weightbias #counsellorcpd #mentalhealth #stigma #knowledge #therapistsconnect
Taking a little break. My previous post must have Taking a little break. My previous post must have been a little foreshadowing as I have decided to take a week off from client work to do some CPD training, catch up on admin, drink coffee in the sun, and take care of myself. 

I know some counsellors can find it hard to choose to take that time out from client work to focus on training, or admin, or yknow..just rest a little. Often trying to shoehorn the clients in after a day full of training or similar. However, I see it as ultimately vital that we model to our clients that we need this time, CPD is important, taking rest is important, not feeling overwhelmed with admin is important.... and your clients are capable of looking after themselves. They do it without you every week for 167 hours. Thats not to downplay the importance of our role, but to be realistic. I am also my best self when I take care of my needs too. 

#selfcare #cpd #coffee #sunshine #beingatherapist #therapy #therapistsofig #counsellor #boundaries #mentalhealth
Self care break time. Lots of people who I commu Self care break time. 

Lots of people who I communicate with comment on how busy I seem, and some ask how I cope with that. For me it's really about following my natural flow and taking lots of breaks. I dont work a traditional 9 to 5 but nor am I working away 24/7. In fact I typically work about 5 actual hours a day but that could be spread anytime from dusk to dawn depending what my self care needs are that day. The dog, and the veg patch help aswell.

What are you doing for self care today?

#selfcare #mindfulliving #mentalhealth #takeabreak #selfcarebreak #healthyhabits #worklifebalance #therapistsofig
A group of university students were given the oppo A group of university students were given the opportunity to submit questions for me, and I was excited to receive so many great ones! 

Does your university invite in guest speakers? If they do and you'd like them to include eating disorder education as part of this tell them to get in touch!

#eatingdisordereducation #mentalhealth #traineecounsellor #studentmentalhealthnurse #psychologystudent
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