We got the following handout in group today. My notes are in white, and the handout is in black. Cognitive/Behavioral Theory High Value on Weight/Shape eating disorder starts with “I want to be thin.” + Inaccurate Beliefs in 3 areas: develop rules & distorted thoughts on how body works Body weight expectations Self-worth based on [...]

I saw a reference to the Year of the Fire Dog in another blog, and I’d never heard of “fire dog”, so I looked it up. I’m a Wood Dragon – arrogant, giving, logical, motivated by inspiration and frank.

Walnut Creek, Oakland, and Redwood City (starting soon) have eating disorder programs. To enter a program, you can call each mental health clinic or work with a psychologist at your local Kaiser mental health clinic.

Have you ever wondered how it is that you or anyone could do something like a binge/purge? It seems even more mind boggling that someone could get trapped in the binge/purge cycle. However, there is good physiological reasons for it. (From my group therapy session) Healthy people have a sugar-insulin balance. Which came first, the [...]

Your Japanese name should be ‘Mitsuko’ which means “child of light”. You’re a very optimistic person and spread out your happiness! You’re a real social butterfly; you love to be around people and can’t stand staying home alone too long. You’re really a bright, shining light! Which Japanese name fits you best? [females, 9 results [...]