Wren Buse, MT-BC Wren Buse, MT-BC

Introduction to Music Therapy

Music therapy is the clinical use of music-based activities to support therapeutic change. Learn more about this new offering from the Collaborative Counseling and Nutrition Team!

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Allison Tucker, RD Allison Tucker, RD

Activity Trackers: Helpful or Harmful?

Fitness tracking apps quickly remind us the primary goal of movement should be hitting step goals, achieving 7-day workout streaks, beating your friends in challenges, and of course, losing weight. Learn more in today’s blog post!

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Eating Disorders Jen Elliott, MSW, LSW Eating Disorders Jen Elliott, MSW, LSW

What is Orthorexia?

Today we want to share information about another eating disorder diagnosis our team sees on a regular basis, Orthorexia. In the New Year, the focus in January is often on starting a new diet, losing weight, taking control of your health, incorporating new health behaviors, cutting out certain food groups, and more. While there is no singular cause of an eating disorder, diet culture behaviors, and mindset can contribute to the development of eating disorders, including orthorexia.

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Self-Compassion Rachel Shoup, RD Self-Compassion Rachel Shoup, RD

3 Practices to Cultivate Self-Compassion

We understand that it can be easier to show compassion for others than for yourself. We aren’t claiming that self-compassion can be cultivated at the snap of a finger. Instead, our aim is to introduce you to simple ways of practicing self-compassion for improved mental and physical well-being.

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Intuitive Eating Jen Elliott, MSW, LSW Intuitive Eating Jen Elliott, MSW, LSW

What is Intuitive Eating?

Intuitive Eating is an anti-diet framework for helping you tune into and honor your body’s needs. Today’s post covers the difference between a diet approach and an intuitive eating approach, provides insights into each principle, and more!

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Body Awareness, Body Image Jen Elliott, MSW, LSW Body Awareness, Body Image Jen Elliott, MSW, LSW

Is it really about the weight?

We understand that talking about bodies is a big topic, with a lot of nuances. We aren’t claiming to know all the answers or know what works best for your body and your life. Instead, our aim with this post is to provide insights that get you thinking critically about the role of (intentional) weight loss and its impact on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

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