Changing Disordered Eating Patterns Before They Become Eating Disorders www.behindthelens.com.au The ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius says, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees... Read more 17min read
The Difference Between Structure, Discipline, and Punishment for Teens The famous German physicist Albert Einstein once said, “If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope... Read more 17min read
Dismantling the Societal Shame Around Food and Body Image The American playwright Eve Ensler, most famous for her play The Vagina Monologues, once advised, “Stop trying to fix... Read more 16min read
Can I Give My Teen Both Structure and Independence? The famous English raconteur Quentin Crisp once quipped, “The young always have the same problem—how to rebel and... Read more 17min read
Is Gratitude Becoming an Evidence-Based Practice in Recovery? With the increasing evidence that gratitude heals in recovery, it may not be long before practicing gratitude is... Read more 16min read
The Significance of Teaching Teens Empathy and Compassion in Recovery With increasingly less human interaction due to more screen time and increased social distance, empathy and compassion... Read more 17min read
The Science Behind Small Acts of Kindness and Human Connection Kindness, even the simplest acts of kindness, creates a chain reaction in the brains of both the giver and the... Read more 16min read
Prioritizing Your Teen’s Recovery During the Holidays The holiday season is often a time to spend with extended family making memories. Spending time with extended family... Read more 16min read
Why Extended Family Gatherings Can Be Harmful in Recovery Television commercials and movies teach us that family gatherings are warm, laughter-filled experiences filled with... Read more 16min read
The Challenges of an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis There are many preconceived notions about what autism looks like, but an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can actually... Read more 16min read
