As awareness increases and research progresses, you might be hearing more about ARFID. Families are starting to understand its impact and are seeking out interventions to help support their child. ARFID, or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is categorized as an eating disorder. It is different than other eating disorders as it does not have a focus or goal in trying achieve thinness. However, those who struggle with ARFID can often get to a low body weight because of

Let's set the scene: You made a mistake and your head is flooded with thoughts about how you can never get things right and how you always mess up. As you seethe with frustration and hopelessness, you reach for your phone to zone out on social media to numb out the negative thoughts and feelings. This is pattern that's been in your life for quite some time now and it seems like an endless cycle. It helps for a little bit, but ultimately comes back to start again. You know som

When a problem arises, a lot of us have that urge to jump into fix it mode and solve the problem right away. I experienced this recently when I lost my credit card at a show I went to. Immediately my heart started pounding and a surge of adrenaline swept my body. My worries started spiraling quickly from “oh man, I can’t believe I lost my card” to “someone stole my card and they are currently racking up thousands of dollars.” Looking back now, I roll my eyes at this memory, t

Self-worth is something that so many people struggle with in uniquely different ways. Some people believe their self-worth is tied to their physical attributes, whether that be how beautiful they deem themselves to be or the shape of their body. These people may endlessly count calories, obsessively look in the mirror, or even struggle to go outside and engage with others. Others may believe that worth is equal to output and productivity. These people may tend to work too muc

There are many different professional titles in the mental health field, causing much confusion when clients are looking for help. If I was not in the mental health field myself, I would be just as perplexed. It’s important to choose the right provider for your needs, and I hope this helps on your journey to finding the right fit for you. Psychiatrist: A psychiatrist is someone who is able to write and provide scripts for medication. These individuals went to medical school a

Mindfulness is a word that you’ve probably heard a lot about recently. What does this actually mean, and why is it helpful? Mindfulness is the act of stopping, noticing what you are experiencing, and doing so without any judgement. For example, taking a moment at a stop light to notice how my body feels, what emotions I have, and not coming to any judgements about myself or my feelings. If you’re like me, I’m often tense when driving and don’t realize this until I check in. M