Having a teen with an eating disorder can be challenging at best. The mountains have always been a favorite family vacation for me even when I was growing up and even now with my own daughters. In early spring of 2016, my daughter and I took a trip to the North Georgia mountains to photograph waterfalls. We were standing on a rocky landing when ... Continue Reading
Getting Real
I have an appointment to get my hair cut and colored this week. I go every 8 weeks, begrudgingly. I know some women enjoy their time sitting in the stylist chair, but I’m not one of them. I’d rather be sitting in a cozy chair in my living room with a good book, hiking in the mountains near Asheville or hanging out with a friend sipping on a ... Continue Reading
Why Can’t I Stop Overeating?
Why Can’t I Stop Binge Eating? If you are a binge eater, emotional eater, or compulsive overeater, you probably spend a lot of time asking yourself this question. You are not alone. Many overeaters are extremely accomplished in other areas of their lives but struggle to change their eating behaviors. They give the appearance of having their lives ... Continue Reading
What is Self-Esteem Counseling?
What is Self-Esteem Counseling? Most people recognize whether they have a high or low self-esteem. But what is self-esteem exactly and how does it impact our everyday life? Self-esteem is the degree to which we feel worthy, valuable and confident, and these feelings or beliefs greatly affect our well-being and social interactions. Low self-esteem ... Continue Reading
When Will I Start Feeling Better? Grieving for the First Time
When Will I Start Feeling Better? Grieving for the First Time One of the most devastating experiences we must endure in life is grieving the loss of a loved one. Although we have the knowledge that everyone will eventually die, and we logically understand the finality of death, no amount of information can prepare us for the devastation of the ... Continue Reading
