The Role of Self-Compassion in Body Image Healing
Body Image Karen Lynne Oliver, BA, BSc (Hons), MA, GMBPsS Body Image Karen Lynne Oliver, BA, BSc (Hons), MA, GMBPsS

The Role of Self-Compassion in Body Image Healing

If harsh self-talk ever made you feel better about your body, it would have worked by now. True healing begins with compassion, not control. This post explores how self-compassion can soften shame, calm your inner critic, and create lasting body image change.

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What If I Miss My Eating Disorder?
Disordered Eating Karen Lynne Oliver, BA, BSc (Hons), MA, GMBPsS Disordered Eating Karen Lynne Oliver, BA, BSc (Hons), MA, GMBPsS

What If I Miss My Eating Disorder?

No one talks about the grief that comes with recovery. Missing your eating disorder doesn’t mean you’re failing; it means you’re human. This post explores why letting go can feel like loss, and how to find new safety, identity, and care on the other side.

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Tips for Maintaining Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Practical Strategies to Prevent Relapse
Disordered Eating, Mental Health Karen Lynne Oliver, BA, BSc (Hons), MA, GMBPsS Disordered Eating, Mental Health Karen Lynne Oliver, BA, BSc (Hons), MA, GMBPsS

Tips for Maintaining Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Practical Strategies to Prevent Relapse

Maintaining recovery from an eating disorder involves ongoing commitment and practical strategies. From building a strong support network and establishing a routine to practicing mindful eating and setting realistic goals, this guide provides essential tips to help you stay on track. Dive into our Course Library for comprehensive resources and support designed to empower you on your recovery journey and foster lasting well-being.

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10 Books That Helped Me Find Spirituality During Mental Health and Eating Disorder Recovery
Mental Health Karen Lynne Oliver, BA, BSc (Hons), MA, GMBPsS Mental Health Karen Lynne Oliver, BA, BSc (Hons), MA, GMBPsS

10 Books That Helped Me Find Spirituality During Mental Health and Eating Disorder Recovery

Spirituality is a topic that doesn’t come up very often in eating disorder recovery circles and it may not feel relevant to everyone. But for some, a sense of spirituality or even religion can be a source of support, strength and resilience. Don’t worry, I’m not going to preach to you in this post! I’m simply discussing some of the benefits of spirituality that I’ve personally experienced during my mental health recovery, which also helped strengthen my relationship with my body, and learning to trust it, as well as getting to know my body’s signals and connecting to my inner knowing/intuition.

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