18. Healing from Trauma Induced Disordered Eating with Alexandra Becker
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A common cause of disordered eating comes from the pressures of an aggressive dieting culture. However, sometimes disordered eating can be a coping tool that a person may use to try to fill the void left by overwhelmingly painful or frightening experiences.
Today on the show, I have a special guest. Her name is Alexandra Becker. She is an LCSW who works primarily with young adults who have experienced trauma & struggle with anxiety disorders, poor body image and issues with self-esteem.
We discuss:
· How Intuitive Eating was an integral part of her healing journey with disordered eating.
· How trauma can make people more vulnerable to disordered eating and eating disorders.
· Her experience with incorporating Intuitive Eating as part of the healing journey for those who struggle with body image & disordered eating stemming from trauma.
· The importance of prioritizing self-care practices & coping strategies when recovering from trauma and rebuilding a healthy relationship with food and body. And so much more!
You can also find Alexandra on psychologytoday.com using the link below.
You can also reach her via email at abeckerlcsw@gmail.com.
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· Do you find it difficult to trust your body’s cues to eat when you are hungry & stop when you are satisfied? Download my Free Guide –5 Steps to Reconnect with Hunger & Fullness.
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