It feels so natural for us to show compassion to a loved one in need, so why do we struggle with showing ourselves the same kindness? In this insightful blog from Connecte clinical psychologist Dr Ege Bicaker, Ege identifies key reasons why self-compassion can be so hard to practice, and her thoughtful observations help us...Continue Reading
The holidays can be a tough time for people coping with EDs in general, and for those dealing with binge-eating specifically it can be particularly challenging! Connecte clinical psychologist Dr. Stephanie Gallant's Holiday Survival Guide: Managing Binge Eating With Psychology, Intuition, and Several Servings of Compassion shares proven tools and solid advice to help people...Continue Reading
For some of us, holidays are a time we want to make everything 'perfect' for family and friends, whether it be with meals, gifts or decorating for festivities, and while it's natural for us to want to create a pleasurable time for loved ones, sometimes the pressure we put on ourselves to do so can...Continue Reading
Why is being kind to ourselves harder to do than being kind to others? Why is it so hard to give ourselves a break? What it means to be self-compassionate, and how we can put it into practice, are things we will explore in this blog post on the ins and outs of self-compassion.Continue Reading
This is the second blog post of a series on the self-critical voice. Read more for some tips and trick on how you can practice self-compassion and calm your inner critic.Continue Reading
