I am deeply saddened by hearing of Dr. David Freeman’s passing- my condolences to his family and loved ones at this very sad time. I was one of the lucky MSW students at UBC (1997-8) to have had Dr. Freeman as a professor. Thank goodness I chose to take both courses he offered on Family Systems Therapy! When I think back to my training as a therapist, what stands out most is this wise, kind, funny, brilliant teacher who truly “seeded my unconscious” as a therapist-in-training. I cannot say I enjoyed much about my MSW program (in fact, I despised most of it and found it entirely irrevelant to becoming an effective therapist), but what kept me going and nourished my soul during that time was going to David’s classes and reading the fascinating books and articles he encouraged us to read. Continue reading
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A wonderful colleague of mine, and fellow ‘body image warrior’, Julia Rice, is living in San Francisco for a few months doing an art project on women, beauty and aging. This project is a strange mutt, a mix of art and sociology. She will be interviewing women 60 and older, recording their recollections of how they viewed beauty in their 20s, their current ideas and how things have changed over the years. Check out her blog and the art’s progress here: http://beautyqueensheen.wordpress.com/
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Normally, I try to avoid talking about weight loss, being an eating disorders therapist- it can be a touchy subject indeed. But lately, I’ve come to realize that there is what I believe to be, a balanced approach to losing a bit of extra weight if you really need to for health reasons. How did I come to this realization, you ask? Personal experience of course! Continue reading
Some great news from our body-image warrior friends in Montreal:
http://www.torontosun.com/life/fashion/2010/08/08/14959321-qmi.html
Just wanted to share a fabulous blog from the UK which Susie Orbach is involved in creating. It’s called “AnyBody” and updates you on the most recent developments of body image catastrophes and triumphs across the global fashion world. Definitely one to keep on your “favourites”. I just signed a petition boycotting American Apparel for their most recent ad campaign which exploits women…check it out: http://www.any-body.org/
I had the pleasure of meeting with Susie Orbach in person last summer while in London visiting family and I bow to her- I consider her the ‘matriarch’ of the healthy body image movement and think she is not only a brilliant therapist, but a fabulous writer to boot. She was kind enough to endorse my latest book, “It’s Not About the Food: A Woman’s Guide to Making Peace with Food and Our Bodies” (www.itsnotaboutthefood.net) I’d like to share with you a review one of my colleagues did recently of her latest book, “Bodies”:
http://www.adiosbarbie.com/a-second-round-of-applause-for-the-book-bodies/
Just a quick note to let you gals know that I will be offering 2 workshops (Mindful Eating and I Love This Body) at this awesome all-day woman’s event in Powell River on April 17, 2010. Check it out at: http://www.everywomanintheworld.com/index_pr.htm
If you live on Vancouver Island or nearby, I strongly urge you to attend this exciting, fun, and informative and empowering day for women. Kerri holds these awesome events all over the Mainland and on Vancouver Island and they are suberb!
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A landmark UCLA study suggests friendships between women are special. They shape who we are and who we are yet to be. They soothe our tumultuous inner world, fill the emotional gaps in our marriage, and help us remember who we really are. Continue reading |
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I realise International Women’s Day was yesterday, but I was too busy seeing clients to blog. However, this turned out to be a blessing because I found this awesome post by one of my body image allies in London, UK who totally rocked the House of Commons yesterday (alongside one of our other fearless leaders, Susie Orbach). I just had to share what Penny Red, anorexia survivor and far out feminist advocacy voice had to say. Rock on, sister! Check out her blog at: http://pennyred.blogspot.com Continue reading
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I am seeing more and more women ages 30+ in my practise who are struggling with disordered eating. Many people think that eating disorders are only for teens and women in their twenties, but research shows this is absolutely false. In fact, the following statistics will most likely shock you. Continue reading
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