Why I won’t be ‘shredding for the wedding’
By Madalyn Oliver After nine years of dating my now fiancé (it still feels weird calling him that!), I was…
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Increasing Mindfulness in our lives
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Many people with eating disorders are constantly trying to avoid emotions (experiential avoidance) by engaging in behaviours…
Carer’s Blog 5: Taking care of YOU: Self-care strategies for carers and family members
By Madalyn Oliver It is not uncommon for the effects of an eating disorder to be felt not only by…
Carer’s Blog 4: Making rules and setting clear boundaries when caring for a loved one with an eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Typically, families need rules in order to define what is expected of each family member, clarify what…
Reconnecting to your body with mindful eating
By Madalyn Oliver In today’s society, we are often encouraged to strive for impossible standards of perfection, particularly when it…
Carer’s Blog 3: Helping your loved one to better manage their emotions
By Madalyn Oliver Often individuals with an eating disorder can find it difficult to manage and regulate emotions. Whilst emotions…
Bodymatters welcomes Amy Newsom to the team!
NICKNAME: Ams or Ame QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Indonesian Studies), Honours in Psychological Sciences & Associate Member of…
Carer’s Blog 2: How to communicate with your loved one about their eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Communication during recovery from an eating disorder is vital. It is important that the sufferer and their…
Carer’s Blog 1: Reflecting on our responses to our loved ones eating disorder
By Madalyn Oliver Parents, carers and other family members are usually the main support system for sufferers of an eating…
Bodymatters welcomes Rebecca to the team!
NICKNAME: Bec QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Business Administration with a Bachelor of Arts – Psychology ACHIEVEMENTS: Personally, I think my most…