As a counselor, I am dedicated to knowing a person as a truly unique individual. If you have been following my Youtube channel, you may have seen my latest video series on intuitive eating. My heart is in working with older teens and adults and I specialize in working with eating disorders, anxiety and depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and grief and loss. Psychol Sci. Step away from the scale, stop planning your life around your ideal weight, and start enjoying your life as you are. When I'm not at work, you can find me practicing calligraphy and cross-stitch and other hobbies you generally only find 90-year-old grandmothers practicing. Life experiences and situations often detour us from this path making it hard to find the thread back to our true selves. With a healthier mindset, clients can improve their lives. Self-compassion is an essential practice for doing size-acceptance workboth to teach to your clients, and to help yourself through the process of transitioning away from diet culture. Rather, health exists on a continuum that varies with time and circumstance for each individual. I believe in a holistic approach to healing, incorporating numerous aspects of wellness from emotional to spiritual - wellness is not fragmented and unitary, but a highly integrated experience. Go for a swim. During therapy, I will work with you to identify goals and help you take steps to move towards your goals. Myth: Health at Every Size is about convincing all fat people to pursue health or attain a healthy status. See beauty in people of every shape and size and encourage those around you to learn to accept themselves at any weight and value size diversity. Food Psych is a registered trademark of Food Psych Programs, Inc. Outside of work, you can find me taking my dog on nature trail walks, spending time with friends, and visiting family at my hometown in the U.P. Some of these stories allow for healing while others do not. Gain training and skills to support a career in behavior analysis, behavioral health, teaching, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, counseling, mental health, and parenting. I have worked within Michigans Child Welfare system for many years and have a wide range of experience working with individuals from all different backgrounds at multiple levels of care. This directory is also mentioned in our books Resource Appendix. The shape and size of our bodies are largely determined by genetics, just as is the color of our eyes and skin. I love helping people develop from anxious teens into confident and competent adults. You are not a project that needs completing. susanna@rootedcounselingmi.com231.499.5091. I also enjoy working out and watching too many documentaries and reality TV shows (which are basically the same thing, if you ask me). This document summarizes the belief system and confronts some false beliefs that have damaged our cultures perception of body image. We value feedback and always trust lived experience. Acknowledge our biases, and work to end weight discrimination, weight stigma, and weight bias. No, Evelyn records each session for people unable to attend at the scheduled time. My personal journey has given me deep compassion for women who struggle with body image and relationships, as well as the tools to help navigate the inner battle with negative thoughts and learning to choose yourself. Everyone's therapy journey is different, and I aim to adjust my therapy style based on my client's needs. My heart is in partnering with those navigating through chronic illness, relationship struggles, disordered eating and body image, faith-based counseling, grief and loss, and anxiety and depression. Education: I received my Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from Michigan State University and my Bachelors degree in Social Work (BSW) with a second major in Sociology from Saginaw Valley State University. They understand the systemic discrimination associated with this faulty thinking. I love exploring new places- especially bookstores, hiking trails, and coffee shops! I am honored to be able to walk alongside and support my clients as they write the next chapter of their story. Part Time Behavior Technician - Autism - (Paid Training) - LinkedIn I feel so lucky to do this work and to have the privilege to witness the experiences and resilient stories of the clients I get to work alongside. I value mindfulness, reflection, and attunement to my clients lived experiences on multiple levels. Many fellow health and wellness professionals write to me wanting to learn more about Health at Every Size (HAES) and anti-diet approaches to wellness. Web Design by Holdgrafer Marketing. I also incorporate mindfulness, somatic processing techniques, expressive arts, and play therapy into my practice.Outside of work, I love spending time with my fiance, family, and pets, Cosmo and Olive. My style is warm, compassionate and genuine. I will work with you to find that path again. 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