by Christina Canuto | Mar 25, 2025 | Relationship with Food
When I begin helping clients reconnect with their hunger and fullness cues, sometimes there are a flood of emotions such as sadness, guilt, or frustration. Other times there is a certain numbness and confusion, as some people engage in restriction to the point where...
by Christina Canuto | Mar 25, 2025 | Relationship with Food
Nutrition advice can feel super overwhelming, especially in the digital age. As an intuitive eating counselor, I hear my clients constantly feel pressured to engage in social comparison, diet talk, and wellness trends (that aren’t really focused on supporting your...
by Christina Canuto | Feb 14, 2025 | communication, couples
At this point, you might be wondering how to use Emotion-Focused Therapy exercises in your own relationship. Emotional awareness can easily be intertwined into meaningful Valentine’s Day ideas, or even part of your routines as a couple. Read on for strategies focused...
by Christina Canuto | Feb 14, 2025 | communication, couples
Emotionally responsive relationships are the key to deepening emotional connection. EFT for couples can help guide you toward strategies for responding to your partner when emotional needs are present. This may sound complicated, but with practice these strategies can...
by Christina Canuto | Feb 14, 2025 | communication, couples
In a perfect world, Valentine’s Day and emotional awareness would go hand in hand! Wouldn’t it be nice if each partner had their emotional and physical needs met on Valentine’s Day? Strengthening bonds on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be overwhelming or complicated....
by Christina Canuto | Feb 11, 2025 | communication, couples
It may be helpful to think of recovery in terms of family recovery from eating disorders, rather than just a loved one’s recovery. Eating disorder support strategies might include education, conversations, professional help, raising awareness, or self-care. Strategies...
by Christina Canuto | Feb 11, 2025 | communication, couples
There are different types of family-based interventions for eating disorders. Eating disorders are sometimes treated with family-based treatment (FBT), which is different from Family Systems Therapy. FBT is focused on strengthening parents and giving them the power to...
by Christina Canuto | Feb 11, 2025 | communication, couples
Why Eating Disorder Awareness Week Matters Eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health conditions, with one person dying every 52 minutes from lack of treatment. Eating disorder awareness week is held every February to educate the...
by Christina Canuto | Jan 20, 2025 | communication, couples
You can combine the best of both worlds by using Gottman Methods and the Miracle Question from Solution-Focused Therapy to embrace your relationship strengths, shift conversations toward shared intentions, and encourage your best hopes for 2025. Combining these...
by Christina Canuto | Jan 20, 2025 | communication, couples
Reflect on The Past Year You can start your conversation off by reflecting on your past year together. What were the places and spaces where you really saw your relationship flourish this year? What were the areas where you can both identify something wasn’t working...
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