You’re listening to a podcast your friend recommended that seemingly claims to have the answers to life’s greatest questions. Listening in for the first time, they begin speaking about 'practicing gratitude' and you immediately think: “Great, another buzzword.” The next “self-care,” if you will. You're not alone. The notion of practicing gratitude is all over the media right now: books, podcasts, articles, smartphone apps, and now on the Resilience Therapy blog! It's easy to dismiss the idea of practicing gratitude as pop psychology fluff, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Let’s get into it.

Imagine a world where your greatest enemy is also your life source…. What sets eating disorders apart from other addictions is the inescapable nature of food in our daily lives. It's a constant companion, a necessity for survival, and for those struggling, a relentless adversary.

Whether it's cozied up on your living room couch, enjoying the serenity of your backyard, or any other familiar, calming environment you choose, virtual therapy allows you to engage in counseling from the spaces that make you feel most at peace. With virtual therapy, you have the flexibility to schedule appointments at times that seamlessly fit your life's natural rhythms, whether that's first thing in the morning, later in the evening after the kids are asleep, or whenever works best.

“Anxiety is a fickle b*tch that sneaks up when you least expect it…it feels like a bad case of the “what if’s” that you can’t escape!” - Alexis Sturnick, LCSW - Founder and Lead Psychotherapist of Resilience Therapy