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Supporting someone with an ED (eating disorder)

What NOT to say to someone in ED recovery: even if it’s coming from a ‘caring’ place 1️⃣ “You look so much better now” (problematic both if the person has gained weight or if they have lost it). 2️⃣ “I’ve made your favourite food so you can eat that” - this can be triggering and feel controlling. 3️⃣ “I saw you ate your whole plate today, well done!” 4️⃣ “Aren’t you hungry?” Things that might be helpful (depending on circumstance): 1️⃣ “How is your recovery going?” (LISTEN,

therapyhannahk

6 days ago1 min read

Am I making progress in therapy?

If you’re in therapy right now, I challenge you to have faith in the process. It’s completely normal to start therapy unsure whether it can really help. You’re opening up to someone you don’t know well, and that takes courage. But over time, I’ve seen meaningful change happen. Things like: ✔️ Shifting long-standing patterns ✔️ Letting go of relationships or behaviours that no longer serve you ✔️ Developing healthier ways to cope ✔️ Sleeping better ✔️ Beginning to process and

therapyhannahk

6 days ago1 min read

Books your therapist wants you to read and why

1. ‘Attached’ @Dr Amir Levine and @Rachel Heller - great for understanding relationship patterns 2. ‘Mating in captivity’ Esther Perell - an interesting take on dating and balancing the excitement of a relationship with safety and security 3. ‘In the realm of hungry ghosts’ @Gabor maté - book on addiction. Really like how addiction and treatment is explained here. 4. ‘Why therapy works’ Lou Cozolino - says it in the name! 5. ‘Love’s Executioner’ @Dr Irvin Yalom - interesting

therapyhannahk

Nov 13, 20251 min read

We all know someone who would benefit from starting therapy…

I have parents and partners contact me on a weekly basis, trying to book a session for their loved one. I completely understand how difficult it can be to watch someone suffer and not seek help, but therapy is only effective if the client actually wants to be there. So, why not focus your energy on booking a session for yourself? A partner who sees their loved one benefiting from therapy might be more convinced to try it themselves. Likewise, as a parent, you might gain a dee

therapyhannahk

Nov 13, 20251 min read