How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder During Thanksgiving
The holidays are often painted as a time of warmth, gratitude, and togetherness, but for those struggling with an eating disorder (ED), Thanksgiving can feel like a minefield of food stress, comments, and expectations.
If someone you love is in recovery (or actively struggling), your support can make a meaningful difference, not by trying to “fix” them, but by simply being there with sensitivity and understanding.
Learn ways you can show up with love, not pressure, this Thanksgiving.
Summer and Emotional Growth: Supporting Your Child’s Therapy Journey
Summer is a season of growth. The days are longer, school routines slow down, and families often find more space to reconnect. It’s also a time when many children and teens begin or deepen their therapy journey; a process that can bring both healing and uncertainty.
While therapy sessions offer a space for children and teenagers to process emotions, learn coping tools, and build resilience, the support they receive at home is just as crucial, if not more so.
Your child’s therapist holds space during sessions. You hold space the rest of the week.
The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media
May is Mental Health Awareness Month; a time to highlight the importance of emotional well-being, break stigmas, and encourage open conversations about mental health. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I have seen firsthand how our digital habits, especially social media use, can both support and hinder mental wellness.
In today’s always-connected world, social media is nearly inescapable. It keeps us informed, entertained, and connected. However, it is also increasingly linked with challenges like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative body image, and even loneliness. As we reflect on mental health this May, it is important to consider how social media affects us and how we can engage with it more intentionally.
* The information contained in blog posts is general information for educational purposes only. This information is not, nor is it intended to be, therapy or professional advice. Posts reflect the opinions of Bloom clinicians, based on their own expertise. Please consult your mental health provider regarding advice or support for your health and well-being.
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