Author: a_aiger
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Parenting a Child Diagnosed with ADHD
Parenting often holds challenges, and when you have a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), parenting can become even more challenging. It can also be incredibly rewarding. If you’re navigating parenthood with a child diagnosed with ADHD, you’re not alone. There are practical tips, effective strategies, and support for parents raising a child…
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Understanding Orthorexia
In today’s health-conscious world, many of us strive to make nutritious choices and maintain a balanced diet. However, for some people, this pursuit of healthy eating can spiral into an obsession that negatively impacts their physical and mental well-being. Orthorexia nervosa is a term that was coined by Dr. Steven Bratman in 1997. It is…
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Common Eating Disorders Myths
There are a lot of eating disorder myths that many people simply believe. If you haven’t known someone who struggled with an eating disorder, struggled with one yourself, or consciously educated yourself about these disorders, you may have come to believe some of the common misconceptions as well. Read through the following and see if…
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Supporting Your Child in Recovery from an Eating Disorder
Watching your child struggle with an eating disorder can be one of the most difficult experiences a parent faces. The road to recovery for eating disorders is often long and arduous, requiring patience, understanding, and unwavering support. Being a parent, in general, is difficult. Being a parent of a child struggling with an eating disorder…
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Overview of Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people. Sometimes people don’t even realize that they’re anxious—it’s so normal to them that they just think everyone feels this way. However, not everyone is frequently worried, nervous, and fearful. Certainly, they don’t experience these things to the point where they interfere with daily…
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Indicators of Marriage Erosion
Marriage is one of the most complex and rewarding relationships that we experience in life. It is challenging, as it requires a strong commitment, patience, and an ability to navigate the ups and downs of life together. We must have empathy for our spouse, while also maintaining our own personal sense of self. What makes…
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Relationship Counseling FAQs
Relationship counseling is often engaged in to help improve communication, build a stronger emotional bond, and to resolve conflict. However, engaging in this counseling can be intimidating, as many people have no idea what to expect. In this blog post, we will explore some frequently asked questions to help demystify the process. You and your…