Posts by Karin Kassab
The Emotional Love Tank
Dr. Gary Chapman writes that the euphoric, in-love feeling lasts 18 to 24 months. Others have compared being in love to insanity. When we’re in it, we walk around with our head in the clouds, sometimes unaware even of what day it is. If we were able to remain permanently in this state, would we get anything done or be capable of keeping our jobs?
Read MoreSocial Media and the Unrealistic Pursuit of Perfection
Women today have images of perfection thrown at them any time they log onto one of their social media accounts. We’ve all seen it—that one gal whose hair is always perfectly coiffed and make-up expertly applied by at 6:00am.
Read MoreMale Celebrities Changing the Game around Mental Health
You’ve heard the clichés before. Hell, you may even have used them yourself:
Read MoreHealthy Boundaries: Why, When, and How to Say “No”
So many of us experience difficulty saying something as simple as “no.” We feel obligated, or even forced, to agree to everything requested of us, often without considering the toll this may take on our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Read MoreFalse Internal Beliefs
We have at least 50,000 thoughts a day. That’s 35 thoughts per minute—nearly one every other second!—and yet we act only on a select few. How do we decide which ones?
Read MoreVulnerability Is Not Weakness
In our current culture, sensitivity—the ability to sense or feel things—and emotionality—observable responses to emotions that arise from sensitivity—are underestimated, often even maligned, human traits. Frequently judged as weaknesses, these qualities are, in fact, just the opposite.
Read MoreBuilding a Tribe to Fight Anxiety
Are you a college freshman, transfer, or even returning student? As the time draws closer, does your mind start bombarding you with negative thoughts and doubts? First, know that you are not alone.
Read More4 Reasons to Choose Self-Pay
In a world of insurance, self-pay can seem scary. Most people believe their budget won’t allow for self-pay. That may be true for some but we believe it’s a more available option than you may expect.
Read MoreDiet Myths Busted
The weight loss market is a 70 billion dollar industry. Let’s learn to read between the diet culture lines together. by: Karin Kassab
Read MoreMy Child Has an Eating Disorder. Now What?
The treatment community and best practices have moved away from the blaming of families toward an understanding that families aren’t a cause, but instead are critical to eating disorders recovery. by Karin Kassab
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