How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
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How to Stop Being a People Pleaser

People-pleasing behaviors can often stem from emotionally overwhelming experiences, or trauma.

To stop trying to please everyone, it's important to understand people pleasing from a nervous system perspective.

Let's explore how the nervous system affects our stress, social interactions, and desire for connection.

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Navigating the Flames: Self-Care When The World is on Fire
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Navigating the Flames: Self-Care When The World is on Fire

The amount of turmoil that we have experienced collectively over the past handful of years is significant.

As trauma therapists in Horsham, PA, we know that caring for yourself amidst the chaos has been hard at times. But, now more than ever, we know how essential it is to maintain your footing in recovery from trauma and disordered eating.

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Reclaim You- Taking Care of Yourself When The World is in Turmoil
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Reclaim You- Taking Care of Yourself When The World is in Turmoil

Season 1: Episode 30

Today is Reclaim You's 30th episode! Join the entire Reclaim Therapy team  in a heartfelt conversation about navigating life's challenges when it feels like the world is on fire. Together they explore the delicate balance of joy and sorrow, setting boundaries for self-care, and finding meaning in the midst of chaos.

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Embody Gratitude. Reclaim Joy.
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Embody Gratitude. Reclaim Joy.

Tomorrow many will gather around tables, invited to share a moment of gratitude for what life has brought since last Thanksgiving.

For some it comes easy, this way of looking at life.

But for many of us, the smiles on our faces mask myriad distressing thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

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How to Respond When Someone Comments on Your Body
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How to Respond When Someone Comments on Your Body

In eating disorder recovery, food and body comments can be truly destabilizing.

This thanksgiving, we want you to feel supported in responding, preparing to respond, or building boundaries to protect from any food and body comments that might come.

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Reclaim You- Gratitude as a Path To Healing
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Reclaim You- Gratitude as a Path To Healing

Season 1: Episode 29

Join Sarah and Laura in this special Thanksgiving episode of Reclaim You as they explore the transformative power of gratitude. Reflecting on the challenges of comparison in the age of social media, they dive into the practice of gratitude as a way to reclaim joy amidst trauma, disordered eating, and body shame.

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Navigating Trauma Triggers During the Holidays
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Navigating Trauma Triggers During the Holidays

Even the thought of managing trauma triggers during family gatherings can be a daunting task, especially for folks struggling with PTSD and complex PTSD.

Potential triggers vary greatly among folks who have experienced trauma due to their unique experiences, backgrounds, and sensitivities. And, like we’ve talk about, you might not even be consciously aware of all your triggers.

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Attachment Styles 101
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Attachment Styles 101

Securely attached individuals tend to feel comfortable both with emotional intimacy and independence. They trust their partners, express their needs openly, and believe their needs will be met. Secure attachment lays the groundwork for fulfilling, stable relationships.

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Reclaim You- Attachment: What It Is & Why It Matters with Katie Fries
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Reclaim You- Attachment: What It Is & Why It Matters with Katie Fries

Season 1: Episode 28

Join Sarah on this episode of Reclaim You as she dives into the intricate world of attachment with her guest, Katie Fries, a trauma and attachment specialist, group practice owner and consultant to private practices, schools and organizations.Katie compassionately unravels the impact of childhood experiences on attachment tendencies, from anxious preoccupation, to avoidant and disorganized adaptations.

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Childhood Trauma, Overfunctioning and Disordered Eating
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Childhood Trauma, Overfunctioning and Disordered Eating

In the journey of recovery, we often find ourselves addressing various aspects of our lives, from disordered eating patterns to the roots of childhood trauma.

While these challenges may seem distinct, they can often intersect in unexpected ways. Understanding the connections between overfunctioning, disordered eating, and childhood trauma is a crucial step towards healing and reclaiming your life.

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Healing Body Image and Body Shame With EMDR Therapy
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Healing Body Image and Body Shame With EMDR Therapy

In a world that places an undue emphasison physical appearance, many women find themselves trapped in a cycle of body shame, especially if they have experienced trauma or struggled with disordered eating.

EMDR Therapy, a powerful trauma therapy tool and approach, can support you in breaking free from the grips of body shame.

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Reclaim You- Coping Skills: Your Toolkit for Navigating Life's Challenges
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Reclaim You- Coping Skills: Your Toolkit for Navigating Life's Challenges

Season 1: Episode 26

Ever wondered about the secret to coping with emotional challenges? Join us in an enlightening conversation with mental health therapist Mallory Grimste.We unpack the power of effective coping skills, exploring what they are, how they provide comfort during emotional tribulations, and how to gauge their efficacy. Mallory's insights reveal that these skills, though not always problem solvers, are vital tools in our emotional survival kit.

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5 Tips for Eating Out While Recovering From An Eating Disorder
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5 Tips for Eating Out While Recovering From An Eating Disorder

“Let’s go out to eat!”

A simple phrase that can bring on significant stress and overwhelm for folks who are struggling with an eating disorder.

The fear of the unknown can truly be paralyzing. And, the chatter in your head that can come alongside the fear can be truly overwhelming.

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Shame & Guilt’s Role in Eating Disorder & Trauma Recovery
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Shame & Guilt’s Role in Eating Disorder & Trauma Recovery

Shame and guilt are two complex emotions that often play a significant role in eating disorder treatment, especially for people who have experienced trauma.

Shame is a deep-seated feeling of unworthiness and self-disgust. It's the belief that something about who you are at your core is fundamentally flawed.

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Halloween Candy and Binge Eating
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Halloween Candy and Binge Eating

Sometimes wondering what will happen with all of the Halloween candy is even spookier than the holiday itself.

In our most recent episode of the Reclaim You podcast, Emily and Sarah discuss Halloween candy and the binge-restrict cycle. In today’s post, we’re recapping the episode and its major themes. We hope the episode and this blog post support you as you navigate recovery from binge eating.

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Reclaim You- Halloween Candy and The Binge-Restrict Cycle
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Reclaim You- Halloween Candy and The Binge-Restrict Cycle

Season 1: Episode 24

Join Sarah and Halloween enthusiast (and eating disorder therapist) Emily , tackle disordered eating and dieting, especially during the holiday season.

We'll unravel the enigma of sugar and peer into the concept of habituation, shedding light on how controlled access to certain foods might actually be the key to managing uncontrollable cravings.

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PTSD vs CPTSD According To A Trauma Therapist
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PTSD vs CPTSD According To A Trauma Therapist

We’ve talked a lot about trauma and PTSD treatment on the blog the past couple of months.

Many of the folks we work with here at Reclaim have heard of PTSD, but haven’t necessarily heard or learned too much about CPTSD.

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Coping With Weight Gain- Eating Disorder Therapy Near Me Can Help
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Coping With Weight Gain- Eating Disorder Therapy Near Me Can Help

On the our most recent episode of the Reclaim You podcast, we dove into a topic that resonates so many people on the journey to recovery– coping with weight gain. In today’s blog post we’re summarizing the episode with the intention of supporting you to begin to cope with weight gain in recovery from an eating disorder.

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