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Bulimia: “The Voice Behind the Behaviour”

Bulimia: “The Voice Behind the Behaviour”

by Finding Solutions Together | Jan 27, 2022 | Disordered Eating & Body Image

One courageous young lady reports her insights below on the negative thoughts underlying her bulimia behaviours. We sometimes call these negative thoughts collectively “It” or may refer to these automatic negative thoughts as ANTS. In counselling others, I...
When Someone You Love Dies

When Someone You Love Dies

by Finding Solutions Together | Jan 25, 2022 | Crisis, Family, Friendship, Grief, Love & Relationships

The loss of a loved one, whether a grandparent, parent, child, sibling, friend or another close to you, can be pretty painful and heart-wrenching. Initial shock and disbelief are often quickly replaced by feelings of sorrow, grief, confusion and even anger. These...
Over Stressed at Work? Ready to “Throw in the Towel?”

Over Stressed at Work? Ready to “Throw in the Towel?”

by Finding Solutions Together | Jan 6, 2022 | Anxiety, Conflict, Problem-Solving, Stress, Work & Employment

How often do we think or feel we just can’t go on at our present job. “The boss isn’t listening” or “The demands are too high”.  If I hear we’re going to “do more with less” one more time…!!! Before you do...
Grounding: The Overlooked Benefit of Going Barefoot

Grounding: The Overlooked Benefit of Going Barefoot

by Finding Solutions Together | Dec 16, 2021 | Anxiety, Health & Fitness, Self-Care, Spirituality, Stress

Have you ever realized the difference between walking on grass barefoot and walking on grass with shoes? I strongly suggest you give it a try. The experience is soothing. I’m reminded of when I was a child and did not care about getting my feet dirty. As adults,...
40 Proven Stress Reducers

40 Proven Stress Reducers

by Finding Solutions Together | Dec 9, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Family, Self-Care, Stress

Here are 40 ideas that may help in the reduction of stress. Remember, we are complex human beings; some activities may work for you and not others. For example, some people may find lists helpful, while others may not. The important part is testing out different...
How Severe is Disordered Eating? One Young Girl’s Contribution…

How Severe is Disordered Eating? One Young Girl’s Contribution…

by Finding Solutions Together | Jan 11, 2019 | Addiction & Substance Misuse, Anxiety, Crisis, Disordered Eating & Body Image, Friendship, Mental Health, Teens

Ella’s Victory As her skeletal frame shivers under her winter jacket and piles of blankets…. Ella gives her warmth. At lunch, When she cries and locks herself in the revolting and nauseating bathroom stall…. Ella gives her company. As she spends all night...
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