When in recovery from an eating disorder, many find that there comes a point when “the rubber meets the road” or, in other words, “sh*t gets real.” You’ve come to a juncture in your recovery journey, where you’ve successfully practiced and the learned tools and skills necessary to challenge the eating disorder. Yay! But then, plot twist, the next challenge is to use these skills beyond the therapist’s or dietitian’s office and in real life.

Perinatal mental health refers to the mental health of persons during pregnancy and the postpartum period (up to one year post childbirth). It is a critical issue that often goes undiscussed and untreated, but it is important to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of perinatal mental health disorders.

With the New Year, often comes talks of a “New Me,” which *eyeroll* often takes the form of some radical change with the hopes it will make us happier. Listen (please?) - I don’t wish to shame those who are craving change in their lives. I get it… folks are just trying to do and be better. Kudos! All I’m trying to highlight here is this…

While self-harm behaviors are worrisome, it’s important to understand what self-harm behaviors are and what they’re not.

Mindfulness is one of the most effective tools in regulating your body's nervous system and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Self-compassion isn’t something that many are taught or come by naturally; in fact, it can seem contradictory to what we are taught.

We each have our own thoughts, feelings, and lived experiences. At Healgood, we use a holistic, inter-disciplinary approach to healing that looks at the interconnection between each individual's unique biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors and how these factors play a role in their health and well-being.