Dr. Jenna DakuMay 1, 20193 min readRe: Clothes that no longer fitSpring is in the air, and so is body insecurity. The theme of changing bodies, and clothing sizes, has come up a lot in clinic lately and...
Dr. Jenna DakuAug 9, 20182 min readCultivating 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 DakuJul 24, 20183 min readSelf-loathing is not self-caringIt’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 DakuDec 20, 20174 min readResources for the Holiday SeasonOver the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season, it's important to have some additional resources that can support you to keep fighting...
Dr. Jenna DakuOct 9, 20175 min readSuperwoman doesn't exist: Femininity, identity, and eating disordersI've been trying to write a post about femininity and eating disorders for weeks, but I've really struggled with where to begin. I want...
Dr. Jenna DakuAug 11, 20176 min readIs 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...