by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | May 21, 2018 | Blog
Perfectionism can be a breeding ground for eating disorders and body image issues. Perfectionists tend to have rigid, all or nothing mind sets and they’re very hard on themselves. So it’s no surprise that some perfectionists take diet, exercise, and body image to such...
by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | May 7, 2018 | Blog
After 20 years of counseling individuals and couples, as well as doing my own inner work, I’ve come to believe that perhaps our greatest life lesson is learning how to fully accept and love ourselves. We must learn to turn down the volume of our Inner Critic, the...
by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog
“It’s not your job to like me… it’s mine.” ― Byron Katie Feelings of worthlessness can create anxieties and hold us back from pursuing the things that bring us joy and peace, and it can affect our relationships with others. Often, we try too hard to meet unrealistic...
by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | Apr 17, 2018 | Blog
Body image matters. Children and teens who have a positive body image are more likely to exude confidence and have good self-esteem. Unfortunately, today’s culture and media are negatively influencing the way many people feel about their bodies. In fact, data suggests...
by Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS | Mar 31, 2018 | Blog
Winter weather may still be here for now, but it’s time to start thinking about taking off the mittens. Spring is on the way, bringing warmer weather and, often, harsh self-scrutiny that leads to negative body image behaviors. Fad diets, extreme workout routines, and...