Ortho-what? When the pursuit of health becomes unhealthy
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Ortho-what? When the pursuit of health becomes unhealthy
Have you heard the term “orthorexia”? Although an unofficial diagnosis, this term was coined by Steven Bratman in 1997 to...
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At Home with Eating Disorders Conference 2017
By Georgina Lavan Source: Twitter The At Home with Eating Disorders Conference is being held on May 12-13 at...
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What are the Benefits of Using a Recovery Tool Like Recovery Record?
By Sarah McMahon Recovery Record is a powerful App that we use regularly at BodyMatters. We have written about...
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Understanding our response to traumatic events: The Polyvagal Theory
By Sarah McMahon When faced with danger, threat, fear, stress or trauma, why is it that we respond differently...
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Sarah makes an appearance on SBS’ Insight
By Georgina Lavan Our very own Sarah McMahon, psychologist and director of BodyMatters, made an appearance on SBS’ Insight,...
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13 things that are sure to make you feel crap about your body…
By Sarah McMahon Compare yourself with others, and focus on their “good bits” Engage in “body checking” behaviour, such...
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Five Apps to Practice Mindfulness
By Sarah McMahon When was the last time you really took notice of what you were doing and brought...
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“Curvy Barbie”? Sarah speaks about our body image epidemic in Australia
You may have heard last weeks news: Barbie has had a make over– indeed, 33 new Barbie dolls are now...
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116 New Years goals that don’t involve weight loss
By Sarah McMahon As we begin yet another year it is normal (and healthy!) to reflect on the year that has...
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19 tips to help you survive Christmas
By BodyMatters therapist Sarah McMahon It would be rare for us to have a client who isn’t worried about...
December 16