Building a Better Self Image
In my line of work, I come face to face on a regular basis with women and men who suffer from an array of challenges that are based in an inaccurate view of their bodies. From disordered eating to over-exercising, the behaviors are sometimes veiled by their efforts to “get in shape” or “eat healthy”. […]
This Is What Natural Beauty Looks Like
Our natural beauty – our beauty when we are not primping ourselves and being honest – is stark, and the real is the most moving. With that said, it is kind of fun to primp! Some of us like to do it often, while others reserve it for special occasions. I especially like to indulge […]
Learning to Respect Yourself: A Look Ahead at Women’s Health Month
October is one of my favorite months for many reasons. I love the changing colors of the leaves, Halloween candy, sweaters and boots, and yes, pumpkin spice! October is also the month that my sweet, Grandma Annie died in 2010, and during this time of year I like to celebrate her memory and the lessons […]
Raising Children to Prevent Violence
While discussing social and domestic violence is so very important, many of us shy away from it because it’s an uncomfortable topic, but we cannot hope to see change without confronting the matter at hand. More often than not, the focus of the discussion is on the social and domestic violence that we see first-hand […]