Hi all--if you noticed that MWB was missing last week, I apologize. I was home with a sick kiddo, and didn't make it to the computer. But, everyone is healthy this week, and I have an enormous round-up for you. There is so much good stuff that I am going to jump right in. Self-Care and Self-Criticism So often in my office, I hear … [Read more...]
Elephant Stampede: Health Stigma Causes Damage
April 12, 2013 by 6 Comments
This post is the second in a 3-part series on Health Stigma and Healthy Privilege. You can read the first post here. In the previous post, I talked about the possible definitions of health stigma and healthy privilege. As far as I am concerned, those definitions are simply a starting point. I want them to create discussion, get … [Read more...]
Hi There Mr. Elephant–Let’s Talk about Health Stigma & Privilege
April 5, 2013 by 30 Comments
Part 1 of a 3-part series on health stigma and healthy privilege. This post has been kicking around in my head for nearly a month now, the product of conversations with clients, chats with friends, and a professional life in the mental health field. When we are talking about the intersection of physical and mental health, we need to include a … [Read more...]
Self-Care 101: Do One Healthy Thing
March 29, 2013 by 6 Comments
Do one healthy thing. This is not a new topic for me. I have written about it in other ways, on other days. But I keep hearing the theme--in sessions, in online discussions, with friends and family--of feeling like the process of making healthy choices is too big, too overwhelming, too much. Often, healthy choices involve change. Sometimes … [Read more...]
