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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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