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Cultivating self-compassion is effing hard, and that's OK.
I teach my clients about self-compassion every day. I point them toward Kristin Neff and Brene Brown for evidence and inspiration. I...
Dr. Jenna Daku
Aug 9, 20182 min read
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Self-loathing is not self-caring
It’s commonly believed that we need to be hard on ourselves in order to achieve our goals. We think that criticising or telling ourselves...
Dr Jenna Daku
Jul 24, 20183 min read
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Are eating disorders attempts at self-care?
I'll preface this really quickly with a couple of things. Firstly, I want to acknowledge that this post comes from an 'aha' moment after...
Dr. Jenna Daku
Apr 5, 20184 min read
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What to do when you're feeling anxious
Anxiety is a totally normal human experience, and yet when you're caught in its throes it can feel scary and overwhelming. This is...
Dr. Jenna Daku
Feb 25, 20185 min read
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Why the anti-diet approach matters for ED recovery
I’ve noticed a recent trend in the clients that I’ve been working with. Many of them have had serious, clinical eating disorders in the...
Dr. Jenna Daku
Feb 19, 20183 min read
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You are NOT your eating disorder: The importance of separating yourself from your ED & building
We all have a voice inside of us that tells us when we could have tried harder. It points out when we've made a mistake, or how we've...
Dr. Jenna Daku
Sep 27, 20175 min read
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Why I cancelled my 'Health MOT": Challenging the stigma around health, exercise and weight
I have a gym membership because I enjoy moving my body and I don't always enjoy moving it outside - especially when it's cold and raining....
Dr. Jenna Daku
Sep 1, 20177 min read
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Is it possible to love your body?
I facilitated a therapeutic Body Image Group for almost two years, and I've lost track of how many times our explorations returned to the...
Dr. Jenna Daku
Aug 11, 20176 min read
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Recovery IS possible:Â but it's probably not what you think it is...
Imagine waking up every morning, and the first thoughts that cross your mind are centred on how fat you feel, how disgusting you are,...
Dr. Jenna Daku
Jul 7, 20173 min read
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