Managing automatic and unhelpful thoughts
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Managing automatic and unhelpful thoughts
By Deborah Etienne-Ward It is common to assume that our feelings are automatic and that they occur as a...
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Managing binge eating with distress tolerance
By Deborah Etienne Ward Much of the time binge eating episodes occur following the experience of distress and negative emotions....
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Caring for Ourselves
By Deborah Etienne-Ward All too often we criticise our own bodies e.g. “too fat”, “too skinny”, “too short”, “too...
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Why my diet isn’t working
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Height is largely determined by our genetics. Similarly, genetics also plays a large role in determining our...
November 12![](https://bodymatters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/eating.jpg)
A RAVES approach to healthy eating
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Adapted from original article by Eating Disorders Association. See video by Shane Jeffery for more information...
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Reducing Negative Emotions and Increasing Positive Emotions
By Deborah Etienne-Ward It is not normal or even possible to experience positive emotions all the time and be...
October 31![](https://bodymatters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pexels-photo-58592.jpeg)
Fat Talk
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Friend 1: “Ugh, I hate my thighs”? Friend 2: “What’s wrong with your thighs?” Friend...
October 24![](https://bodymatters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Meal.jpg)
Tips for Providing Meal Support
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Meal times are often challenging for both the person with an eating disorder and their family...
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Understanding Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Adolescents
By Deborah Etienne-Ward An eating disorder is often seen as an indirect form of self-harm. Commonly however, people with...
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Dealing with the Self-Critic
By Deborah Etienne-Ward Do you ever beat yourself up for your shortcomings? Do you often experience thoughts such as...
February 19