Beth_Murray, Author at Fresh Hope Counselling

Oct 04

Navigating Thanksgiving When You Have an Eating Disorder

Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to celebrate gratitude and all the good things that we have in our lives. However, Thanksgiving can also be a chaotic and difficult time for someone who has an eating disorder -- or for anyone who has difficult family situations. Thanksgiving invites are usually based…

Aug 31

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Believe It or Not!

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

What we believe directs how we live our lives. Our core beliefs function like a filtering system that looks for evidence. If the core beliefs are positive and effective, reflecting truth about ourselves, the evidence we look for is positive and supportive. They also help us filter the negative incidents…

Jul 23

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How to Actually Change

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Change is a great idea but sometimes that's as far as it goes. Alcoholic's Anonymous is believed to be the source of a great quote "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results." This is something that we seem to struggle with…

Jul 06

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The Problem with Process

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Our world has become quite intolerant of process. We like quick fixes and things to be 'easy-peasy.' We stand by microwave ovens tapping our feet, wondering why it's taking so long. We've become a society of Instant Gratification Junkies. Instagram. Snapchat. Texts that travel from one device to the other…

Jun 14

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“I’m Just a Perfectionist!” What’s Wrong with That?

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

What's wrong with being a perfectionist? I just like to push myself. I just have high expectations. Shouldn't we all aim for perfection? These are some fairly rational thoughts and arguments in defence of perfectionism. The problem with perfection as the expectation is 1. that it is not attainable 2.…

May 24

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Become More Resilient

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Becoming more resilient is a good investment of time and energy. We often don't stop and think about resiliency as something that we can influence or build. Have you ever heard a story about a family where one person rose above the overwhelming, negative odds to make something wonderful of…

Apr 23

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Couples Counselling ‘Cause Cr*p Happens

By Beth_Murray Relationships

Couples counselling is often viewed by many as an ultimatum thrown out at the end of a heated argument. "WE need to get couples counselling!" It kinda gets a bad rap, like giving someone a gift card for a root canal or a "date night" suggestion of getting a colon…

Apr 16

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Recovering From an Eating Disorder — Possible?

By Beth_Murray Eating Disorders

The concept of recovery from an eating disorder is vast and at times, controversial. It ranges from the idea of learning to manage the eating disorder, all the way to 'complete recovery.' Learning to manage an eating disorder sounds a bit like trying to nail jello to the wall. How…

Mar 26

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Easter Eating. Looking Forward or Dreading it?

By Beth_Murray Relationship with Food

Easter eating. the very thought of it brings excitement as you anticipate the celebratory time with friends, family and food or it makes your stomach churn as you fret about how to navigate the many food laden events. Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy your life and not have to…

Feb 21

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The Problem With Stuffing Emotions

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Many people are quick to stuff their emotions or deny them. Sometimes this is a long standing behaviour, a habit that a person has developed or a defence mechanism. I've even heard people say 'if I were to ever go there I would lose it!' Indeed, that is what a…

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