5 Tips to Supporting Loved Ones With Eating Disorders This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food, but it’s also a time when certain comments about eating can inadvertently hurt
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Relief & Recovery Psychotherapy
Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Oct 231 min read
Reading for Recovery: A List of My Favorite Books for Healing
Books have an incredible power to heal, guide, and inspire us. When it comes to therapy, the right book can serve as a companion on our...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Oct 22 min read
The Impact of Suppressing Negative Emotions
In a culture that often emphasizes positivity and promotes “no bad vibes,” it can be easy to find ourselves battling negative emotions...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Oct 22 min read
Break Free from the Prison of People-Pleasing
Many of us struggle with the constant need to please others, often at the expense of our own needs and desires. While it’s normal to want...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Sep 113 min read
Now What?: Strategies for Navigating Retirement as an Athlete
Retiring from a sport can be an incredibly difficult life transition. It might be involuntary due to graduation from college, injury, or...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Jul 272 min read
Decoding the Alphabet Soup: Understanding Therapy Acronyms
When it comes to types of therapy are a number of modalities to choose from. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming and confusing to see all...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Jul 62 min read
Dear Journal.......The Therapeutic Benefits of Writing
Therapeutic journaling is intentional about expressing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that helps make sense of them.
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Jan 32 min read
RO DBT: An Innovative Approach to Overcoming Perfectionism
If you’ve been to therapy before, you may have heard of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). It’s been around since the 1970’s and is a...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Aug 25, 20232 min read
Is Your Diet Leading to an Eating Disorder?
Oftentimes people may try a diet and then before long, lose interest, or decide they don’t want to restrict any longer. They simply stop...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Body Image is on a Spectrum
In my work as a therapist I encourage my clients to view body image as being on a spectrum. On one side of the spectrum, there’s body...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Aug 24, 20232 min read
What is Intuitive Movement?
Intuitive Movement is a similar idea to Intuitive Eating. It involves bringing more awareness to your body and listening to its internal...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Aug 25, 20202 min read
4 Things I Wish People Knew About Therapy
The idea of starting therapy can be daunting and even scary if you've never been to a therapist before and don't know what to expect....
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Aug 25, 20201 min read
What is Health at Every Size?
Health at Every Size (commonly abbreviated as HAES®) is a weight-neutral philosophy that places the emphasis on healthy behaviors as...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Aug 4, 20202 min read
Are You a Victim of Gaslighting?
Do you find yourself questioning your own reality? Do you constantly second-guess your experiences or think you are "going crazy?" If you...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Mar 20, 20201 min read
How to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety?
Does the COVID-19 have you feeling anxious? Start by focusing on what's in your control.
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Mar 16, 20202 min read
Why Eating Disorders Aren't Just About the Food
If you struggle with or have struggled with an eating disorder you’ve probably gotten the question “why can’t you just eat a (insert...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Mar 13, 20202 min read
Managing Unrealistic Expectations
It’s great to have goals and expectations in order to help guide us in achieving all of our dreams. But, sometimes our expectations can...
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Alexa Shank, MS, LPC, CEDS
Mar 13, 20202 min read
Top 5 Coping Skills for Eating Disorders
Does the COVID-19 have you feeling anxious? Start by focusing on what's in your control.
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