Masks As Eating Disorder Art Therapy
May 16, 2014 by iaedp
Filed under Body Image, Featured
Graciously re-posted courtesy of http://allisonjupiter.com/masks-eating-disorder-art-therapy/ Recently in my Eating Disorder Recovery Group Therapy, I asked the members to design masks. I devised this activity from D.W. Winnicott’s ideal of the “False Self.” Winnicott believed when one grows up in an environment where the child’s needs are not recognized, the child develops a false self to protect one’s real identity […]
Celebrate Inner Beauty Through Arts
May 7, 2012 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Activism, Body Image, Expressive Arts, Expressive Arts Therapies, Featured, Volunteering
It happens once a year… This year in New York City … for the first time, featuring live spoken word poetry by the brilliant Caroline Rothstein… Men and women alike come together to “celebrate inner beauty through the arts” … RESERVE YOUR TICKET HERE! Sponsored by Veritas Collaborative, “INSIDE […]
The Power of Art and Healing
March 3, 2012 by Caroline Rothstein
Filed under Expressive Arts, Recovery
Hello, We Are The Real Deal readers! My name is Caroline Rothstein and I am honored to be a contributor on this site. I’m a New York City-based writer and performer of spoken word poetry, theater, creative nonfiction, and journalism. As a longtime eating disorder recovery advocate, I host an ongoing video series on YouTube […]
Wherever you are now … call it perfection.
February 8, 2012 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Healthy Coping, Mindfulness, Self-Acceptance, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Stress Management, Yoga
With gratitude to my mentor, Debra Mundt, for introducing me to this quote in 2007 while sharing her wisdom and certifying me to be a yoga instructor. Namaste! Robyn
Create a Poetry Jam to Raise Body Acceptance!
December 8, 2011 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Expressive Arts, Featured, Finding Your Voice
Need to improve body image in your school or community? Consider hosting a poetry “jam” — or concert — to help raise awareness encourage others to embrace health at every size. This is a great way to bring together communities through the arts. In the following example, individuals in recovery from eating disorders were encouraged […]