Compassionate New Year’s Resolutions: A Kinder Way to Grow
As a new year begins, many of us feel the familiar pressure to set resolutions. Too often, those resolutions are rooted in self-criticism: lose weight, fix your body, be more disciplined, stop being lazy. While these goals may sound motivating on the surface, they’re frequently driven by shame rather than care, and that matters more than we realize.
What if this year, instead of trying to “fix” ourselves, we chose compassion?
Harm Reduction Model for Eating Disorder Treatment
We know that eating disorder recovery is never a linear journey. When it comes to purging behaviors, many of us are familiar with the pressure to “just stop.” But, in my experience, adopting a harm reduction model can be one of the most effective ways to support individuals as they navigate their path to healing.
This approach focuses on progress, not perfection, and offers a compassionate, individualized approach that meet clients where they are. Small victories matter. Each small step forward builds confidence, reduces harm, and reinforces the motivation to keep going; an essential part of sustaining recovery in what can often feel like a long and challenging journey.
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