Wilson Counseling: The Armchair Chronicles

FREE RECOVERY WEBINARS OFFERED BY THE RENFREW CENTER  The Renfrew Center is offering a FREE upcoming recovery webinar series. These one hour webinars are open to anyone in recovery or currently struggling with disordered eating. February 19, 2014 12pm - 1pm & 8pm - 9pm EST Defining Recovery: What Does it Mean? Why Does it Matter?    March 19, 2014 12pm - 1pm & 8pm - 9pm EST Finding Hope in Families: A Special Focus on Mom, Dad and You April 16, 2014 12pm - 1pm & 8pm - 9pm EST Holding onto Recovery: Preventing Relapse and Moving Onward May 21, 2014 12pm - 1pm & 8pm - 9pm EST Navigating Social Media: To Tweetor Not to Tweet? June 18, 2014 12pm - 1pm EST & 8pm - 9pm EST What Are You Craving? Exploring the Elements of BingeEating Disorder

I have several clients with eating disorders who are starting college for the first time in the fall. Freshman year in college can be a difficult transition for anyone, but the food situation is particularly challenging if you struggle with an eating disorder. This article has some good information about how to help the people you love transition to college life. I especially like the sample transition contract that you draw up with your student. It has specific target behaviors that your student will maintain if she is to stay in school. With a contract, everyone is on the same page and your student know what is expected and how to stay on track with recovery.

Eating disorders can lead to feelings of hopelessness, but recovery is possible. Join us on 2/23/2013 for the Houston Eating Disorder Specialists Conference for a day of education and hope as we explore the latest advances in eating disorders care with local and national experts -  including Carolyn Costin, one of the foremost experts in the treatment of eating disorders . This conference will benefit anyone wanting more information about these treatable illnesses, including students, professionals, and those affected by eating disorders. You don't want to miss this. If you are interested in attending the conference, you can register through the link below. Hope to see you there! http://www.houstoneds.org/events/heds-2013-conference-a-journey-of-hope/