Performative "Wokeness"
An important reflection point for professionals working in the eating disorder field... How well does your online appearance of...
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shaelyritchey
Apr 13, 20223 min read
37 Days
In February, there is only a hint of what will be. A damp chill still hangs in the air. lurking in the shadows, but there's a hint of...
shaelyritchey
Mar 30, 20222 min read
Lessons From Each Month of the Year - March 2022
What I have learned (unlearned, or may still be learning) from the month of March… Look up, look down, around, again and again. There is...
shaelyritchey
Mar 28, 20226 min read
Transforming Moments of Pain, to Peace - Reclaiming My Authorship Project
I've written before about reclaiming authorship and the power of language, largely through advocating for collaborative treatment in my...
shaelyritchey
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Old Wounds
I do not typically speak to specifics in my own healing journey at present. My fear is negatively impacting others or unintentionally...
shaelyritchey
Mar 11, 20222 min read
The Space Between
Healing lies in the space between the initial thought, urge, impulse, or behaviour of the eating disorder, and our healthy selves....
shaelyritchey
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Lessons From Each Month of the Year - February
What I have learned (unlearned, or may still be learning) from the month of February… Trust is something that is earned, not something...
shaelyritchey
Feb 28, 20224 min read
You Are Loved
I wrote this piece with a particular person in mind. It was originally published on the Looking Glass blog There is a place I go when I...
shaelyritchey
Feb 20, 20221 min read
Trust is Earned - Thoughts on "Trust" in Therapeutic Interactions & Healthcare Settings
When working with patients, clients, or individuals seeking support, we must remember that trust is not something any professional is...
shaelyritchey
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Lessons From Each Month of the Year - January
What I have learned (unlearned, or may still be learning) from the month of January... Life still clings to stark places. The real spring...
shaelyritchey
Jan 8, 20226 min read
A Sanctuary Held in My Mind
The following is an adapted version of an advanced Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skill called "safe space visualization." This...
shaelyritchey
Jan 6, 20227 min read
Unpacking the Word "Choice" in Recovery
This is an updated piece I wrote for the Jessie's Legacy blog in 2018. I find it interesting to re-visit some of the things I have...
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