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Dum Spiro Spero
“… but since it falls into my lot that I should rise and you should not, I’ll gently rise and softly call good night and joy be to you...
shaelyritchey
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Reclamation Art Series - A Testament to Willfulness
Exploring the term "willfulness" in psychiatric care.
shaelyritchey
Jun 29, 20243 min read
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
September is suicide prevention month with the 10th being World Suicide Prevention Day. During this month people typically share numbers...
shaelyritchey
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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Lessons From Each Month of the Year - July 2022
What I have learned (unlearned, or may still be learning) from the month of July... Oh if I could only show you the hidden cost of being...
shaelyritchey
Jul 29, 20223 min read
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Life-Saving & Sometimes Disabling - Exploring the Impacts of ED Treatment on Self-Capacity/Trust
It is important to reflect on where different eating disorder therapies and programs perpetuate the struggle for individuals to practice...
shaelyritchey
Jun 8, 202219 min read
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Lessons From Each Month of the Year - May 2022
What I have learned (unlearned, or may still be learning) from the month of May... No matter the seeming strength of my voice, when it is...
shaelyritchey
Jun 3, 20222 min read
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"Radical" Concepts in Mental Healthcare & My Own Care Interactions
This feels very personal to write, but here goes... There are some days that slowing down enough to attend appointments leaves me feeling...
shaelyritchey
Apr 28, 20224 min read
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Performative "Wokeness"
An important reflection point for professionals working in the eating disorder field... How well does your online appearance of...
shaelyritchey
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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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 28, 20226 min read
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Fostering Inclusivity When It Comes To Lived Experience
I have been thinking a lot lately about lived/living experience and how we honour this without gatekeeping that form of wisdom, as well...
shaelyritchey
Mar 13, 20226 min read
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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
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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Truly Collaborative Care
"One cannot treat [those struggling with an eating disorder] from the "outside," meaning treating the patient/client in a one-person -...
shaelyritchey
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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Digging Deeper - Fostering Inclusivity and Healing in Intensive Treatment Settings
When it comes to eating disorder (and other mental health) treatment settings and a patient's "suitability" (as deemed by professionals),...
shaelyritchey
Jan 10, 20222 min read
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Raising Awareness Without Further Feeding Into Eating Disorder Stereotypes
When I was younger and I first became ill, went through treatment, and the whole shebang, I toyed with the idea of writing a book about...
shaelyritchey
Dec 31, 20217 min read
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Reflections On The Past Year (2021)
Whatever this year brought; wherever I still hope to reach in my journey… There were still beautiful moments. These were moments of...
shaelyritchey
Dec 27, 20212 min read
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The Ever Unfolding
CW - depression, suicidality, eating disorders (no specifics numbers or details.) Please take care of yourself when reading this. This is...
shaelyritchey
Dec 12, 20218 min read
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Lived Experience Panels & The Importance of Broadening the Narrative Around Eating Disorders
Networking and educational opportunities for professionals are a critical part of advancing areas of study and practice in healthcare. It...
shaelyritchey
Dec 4, 20212 min read
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