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Oftentimes, clients who are recovering from eatings disorders worry about how they will be able to respond to friends or family members who are dieting themselves. This NY Times article provides reassurance that it is possible to maintain recovery while being exposed to what could have been triggers in the past.
My favorite class in graduate school at UCLA was focused on Attachment Theory; the theory that one's early relationship (or attachment stye) with a primary caregiver has a profound influence on how one relates to themselves and others in life. I draw from this theory in my practice with all my clients, as I truly believe in this theory.
Fellow Los Angeles psychotherapist, Traci Bank Cohen, has a great article on GOOP that explains the correlation between attachment styles and eating disorders.
To my clients - notice the "tips" she gives...sound familiar?
To everyone - you can resolve your attachment issues and lead a meaningful, rewarding life. Do not give up!
Let's admit it - there remains a stigma about mental health disorders, addiction and recovery. It has existed for decades and will take considerable time and effort to reduce it. The importance of reducing the stigma has been highlighted by the recent report released by The President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, which recognizes that the stigma toward addiction is a barrier towards seeking treatment. This NYTimes Op-Ed piece opens up the conversation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/04/opinion/sunday/drug-addiction-recovery-alcoholism.html
#mentalhealthawareness #recoveryispossible #substanceuseawareness
