Robin Steiner Wallace, LCSW
Wallace Family Therapy Blog"They always say time changes things but you actually have to change them yourself." — Andy Warhol
For those with an active eating disorder or in recovery, the start of the holiday season, with its emphasis on the abundance of food, can be extra challenging. Practicing self-care and self-acceptance are helpful tools to have, but there is one very powerful practice that has been shown to help people with eating disorders. And that’s the power of gratitude. [Read more…]
These days, the age range of women looking for partners spans from young girls starting to look for love to mature women who find themselves in the dating arena again after the loss of a partner or a divorce. Dating apps across the generations have changed the landscape of finding a partner. But has it made dating easier? [Read more…]
When I was a girl, I played with Barbies and had many different types of Barbie dolls. I had it all: the Malibu house, the car, and the clothes. With the Barbie movie out now and the doll’s popularity again soaring, it got me to thinking about the connection between this iconic doll and body image. [Read more…]
The holidays can be hell.
For those of you who don’t feel comfortable in your own skin on a good day, the holidays can be especially stressful. Being surrounded by friends and family who may not understand what you’re going through can make you feel vulnerable and threaten to undo all your accomplishments.
First, let me remind you to be patient with yourself. Learning to love your body and who you are takes time. It’s a process. It’s okay to do what you need to do to feel safe and good about yourself.
Here is a list of seven things you can do over the holidays that can boost your confidence and keep your progress on track. [Read more…]
Another holiday season is upon us, and for many it’s a joyous, festive time. But for those of you struggling with disordered eating, the holidays with its emphasis on the abundance of food can be fraught with body image triggers. For some of you, the holidays mean facing the two things that bring about the most stress in your lives—food and family. The holiday season, from Halloween to New Year’s Day, can magnify your personal struggles with the potential to cause you enormous pain and dread. [Read more…]