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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Dorie&#8217;s COVID-19 Story: How I Survived &#38; Hoping This Helps YOU! Grocery Store List for April 22, 2020: Mask on &#8211; check Sanitize shopping cart handle &#8211; check Stay [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Dr. Dorie&#8217;s COVID-19 Story:<br />
How I Survived &amp; Hoping This Helps YOU!</h3>
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<div class=""><strong>Grocery Store List for April 22, 2020:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Mask on &#8211; check</li>
<li>Sanitize shopping cart handle &#8211; check</li>
<li>Stay 6-feet away from others &#8211; check</li>
<li>Avoid touching face or eyes &#8211; check</li>
<li>Select a few essential items &#8211; check</li>
<li>Go to self-checkout &#8211; check</li>
<li>Get sneezed on &#8211; wait, what?</li>
</ul>
<div class="">That’s right. I did everything right – but being sneezed on by someone as I went into the self-checkout was not part of my COVID-19 prevention plan. As I ventured through the 4-foot wide entry into the self-checkout area, a man at the first checkout station turned away from the person next to him, and sneezed. Right. At. Me. Not into his elbow. Right. At Me. He was wearing a bandanna tied across his face, but we were only about a foot away from each other when he turned towards me. I don’t think he knew I was entering the self-checkout area, but he could have sneezed into his elbow anyway. Instead, I have no doubt that the nano-meter-sized-droplets from his sneeze easily came through the thin material of his bandanna. Right. At. Me.</div>
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<div class="">“I’m in trouble,” I thought, although my self-talk was a bit more colorful than that! Despite my concerns that I’d already been exposed to the coronavirus and all the hand-washing and sanitizing wouldn’t change that, I proceeded with&#8230;</div>
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<div class=""><strong>Post-Shopping Grocery Store List:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Sanitize hands before unlocking car &#8211; check</li>
<li>Load groceries into back of car &#8211; check</li>
<li>Sanitize hands again &#8211; check</li>
<li>Get into car and remove mask &#8211; check</li>
<li>Sanitize hands again &#8211; check</li>
<li>Sanitize wallet and credit card &#8211; check</li>
<li>Sanitize phone (even though I didn’t touch it) &#8211; check</li>
<li>Sanitize exterior snd interior of handbag &#8211; check</li>
<li>Unload groceries and sanitize packaging &#8211; check</li>
<li>Wash produce &#8211; check</li>
<li>Wash hands &#8211; check</li>
<li>Take a shower &#8211; wait, what?</li>
</ul>
<div class="">A shower following grocery shopping wasn’t part of my usual protocol. But I figured it wouldn’t hurt. Unfortunately, there was no way I could “clean inside” (I’ll pass on drinking or injecting bleach, thank you). I’d had a cough before the “Grocery Store Incident,” as I now call it, but my cough started getting worse a few days later. Next came sneezing and a runny nose. “Maybe it’s allergies,” I tried to reassure myself. When I suddenly lost my sense of smell and taste, and felt extremely fatigued, I was bordering on panic. I’m not usually an anxious person – as a Mental Health Clinician, I can look at my own “worry thoughts” and be curious about their basis in fact, which usually results in my realization that I’m thinking of a “worst-case scenario” and I can let the worry thoughts go. However, in this case, my worry thoughts were based in fact: I had several of the symptoms associated with COVID-19.</div>
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<div class="">I eased my worry by staying rooted in other facts: I had a few but not all of the COVID-19 symptoms; I did not have more serious symptoms such as a fever or shortness of breath. While realizing that I was feeling out of control over my own body and what the coronavirus might do to  me, I focused on what I could control: drinking lots of fluids, resting, and scheduling a telemedicine call with my physician. She indicated that it did sound like I’d been exposed to COVID-19 at the grocery store, and that I was displaying enough symptoms that she recommended home quarantine for at least another 2 weeks. She also said to track my oxygen saturation levels with a Pulse Oximeter.</div>
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<div class=""><strong>Medicine Cabinet Checklist:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>BandAids &#8211; check</li>
<li>Antibacterial Ointment &#8211; check</li>
<li>Ace Bandage &#8211; check</li>
<li>Aspirin &#8211; check</li>
<li>Ibuprofen (Advil) &#8211; check</li>
<li>Acetaminophin (Tylenol) &#8211; check</li>
<li>Thermometer &#8211; check</li>
<li>Blood Pressure Reader &#8211; check</li>
<li>Pulse Oximeter &#8211; wait, what?</li>
</ul>
<div class="">“It’s the device they put on your finger when you come in for an office visit,” my doctor said. “It measures your heart rate, and the oxygen levels in your blood.” She continued, “The normal oxygen saturation is 98-99% and if yours drops below 90% you need to get to the hospital for supplemental oxygen.” I could feel my anxiety rising. “I don’t have a Pulse Oximeter,” I said, “so what am I supposed to do? Can I just pay attention to my breathing and if it becomes difficult, then come to the hospital?” She explained that the decrease in oxygen saturation can sometimes be unnoticeable, until it is dangerously low. As we finished the call, I began to realize why this virus can be so deadly – you might not even know that it’s literally taking your breath away until it’s too late.</div>
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<div class="">I was determined to get a Pulse Oximeter ASAP. I went online and found that the earliest delivery to my home was at least a week away. I ordered one, hoping that it might arrive sooner.  I live in a small mountain community outside of Denver, where we as neighbors look out for each other. I reached out to my community to let them know that I was presumed positive for COVID-19, and asked if anyone had a Pulse Oximeter I could borrow. I am so grateful that one of my neighbors dropped one off at my front porch right away!</div>
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<div class="">When I first checked, my oxygen saturation (I’ll say O-sat for short) was between 95-97%. However, it was gradually decreasing, and two days later it was between 92-94% when I went to bed. In the middle of the night, I was shocked to see my O-sat was only 85%! I could hear my doctor’s voice in my head, “if yours drops below 90% you need to get to the hospital” – “but I don’t want to go to the hospital!” I thought, in a panic. I remembered something that Chris Cuomo had said on his show “Cuomo Prime Time”  broadcast by CNN. He got COVID-19 and was quarantining in his basement, and stated that his doctor recommended doing &#8220;breathing exercises.&#8221; Chris would take deep breaths (as deep as he could), and then hold his breath (as long as he could), as a way to fight back against shortness of breath and as an attempt to improve his lung function. Even though it hurt to breathe deeply, and I couldn’t hold my breath long, I tried a few rounds of this. I also remembered hearing that patients in the hospital were being turned onto their bellies to improve lung function. I tried laying on my belly, too. I was able to get my O-sat up to 87-88% doing this. I didn’t sleep much that night, concerned that if I slept my O-sat would drop too low and I wouldn’t know it. I said an affirmative prayer  that my body had healing wisdom, and I called forth all of this healing wisdom to help me through the night. By the morning, my O-sat was between 91-93%! Later that day, it was up to 95%. The following day, and ever since then, it has stayed between 98-99%, and I am very grateful for this respiratory healing!</div>
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<div class="">But I wasn’t “out of the woods” – not even close. My fatigue became even more extreme. I forced myself to get out of bed and go to the kitchen for water. Then, I’d walk to the sofa and lay there for a while. I also forced myself to get some nutrition in my body. Thankfully, I had stocked up on soup, with pull-top lids. That’s all the energy I had – opening a can, pouring it in a bowl, heating it in the microwave for a minute, eating what I could. Next, the headaches began. Ibuprofen didn’t help at all. A friend suggested essential oils which help her clients with migraines, but to no avail for me. I couldn’t read anything, so my emails piled up in my inbox, unregarded. Even listening to television hurt my head. I remembered something that one of my neighbors had said, “Get outside for fresh air and sunshine if you can!” I had a mild fever, 99.8º, and being in the sun made me feel more feverish, but I sat on my back deck most of the afternoon anyway. Another friend who works in the medical field suggested that I take Aspirin, because researchers were discovering that the virus alters how blood clots, with some people having strokes and pulmonary embolisms; Aspirin can thin the blood somewhat and might address the clotting issue. I tossed and turned in bed that night, going from sweating and throwing all of the covers off, to freezing and turning my electric blanket on.</div>
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<div class="">The next morning, I had no fever, although my headache and cough persisted. Another new symptom arose – a sore throat, and I started losing my voice by the end of the day. I wondered, “When will this end?” I’d heard others report that their symptoms, even though not hospitalized, lasted about a month. With hospitalization, especially if a ventilator becomes necessary, the recovery time is much, much longer. Many people never come out of the medically-induced coma , nor off of the ventilator, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. I felt extremely grateful to be recovering from this deadly virus, so what if it would take a month or more! I started noticing little improvements every day. In my morning meditations, I could feel a connection with people suffering from COVID-19, and would send some of my recovery energy their way. Then, the fatigue would return with a vengeance, for about a day. Then it would wane for 2 or 3 days, then return for half a day. It’s been almost a week now since I’be been blindsided by fatigue again – hooray!</div>
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<div class="">The only residual symptom is pain when I breathe deeply. I’m doing some easy movement now (walking my dog, about a mile). I&#8217;ve observed that my “inner critic” has been showing up with judgments, “Really? Only a mile? That’s pathetic!” Fortunately, I can gently notice that voice, and let it float on by. Most people are aware that I’ve been sick, and they have been very supportive. However, some people keep saying, “You mean you’re not better yet?” Instead of internalizing unhelpful comments (from myself or others), I affirm my progress. I’ve gone from getting out of breath just getting out of bed, to moving a little in my house and then needing to rest, to being able to walk my dog for a hundred or so yards, to walking a quarter mile but having to stop to catch my breath, to walking a half a mile without stopping, and now walking a mile without stopping. I used to be able to run for 3 miles (my lungs hurt just at the thought of that), or hike for 3 miles (ditto). I live in the beautiful wilderness of Evergreen, Colorado, which I can still enjoy taking my mile walks, or just sitting on my back deck. I am trusting my healing wisdom  within, not trying to “force” my recovery with the progress my inner critic dictates I “should” be making, nor in the timing that others may think “should” be happening.</div>
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<div class="">This reminds me of my eating disorder recovery, which I wanted to control – what I was going to do and how quickly I was going to do it. But it was only in letting go, and trusting my inner healing wisdom (which I call my Intuitive Therapist, or the Voice of God), that I finally found freedom from ED. Who was I to think that I knew more than the Omniscient Voice of God? Whatever healing that you may be seeking, your answers are within. Eating disorders, addictions, or COVID 19 – your Inner Wisdom, Spirit Guide, Intuitive Therapist (IT) – or whatever you wish to call IT, is here for you. As the Creator of Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)&#x2122; I AM here for you, to help you hear IT within yourself. So are all of the EDIT&#x2122; Certified Professionals you can access through the <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.drdorie.com/directory/">EDIT&#x2122; Directory</a></span>. We are all in this together!</div>
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<div class=""><strong>To summarize, here are a few essential things that I did, which kept me out of the hospital, and may have saved my life:</strong></div>
<ol>
<li>I borrowed a Pulse Oximeter to monitor my oxygen saturation (O-sat) levels (below 90% is getting dangerous)</li>
<li>I laid on my belly when my O-sat dropped to 85% since this has helped patients in the hospital</li>
<li>I did &#8220;breathing exercises&#8221; (deepest inhale possible, holding as long as possible) as recommended on CNN</li>
<li>I took one Aspirin a day, as suggested by my friend in the medical field, to possibly prevent clotting issues</li>
<li>I got out of bed and moved around the house a little, even though I didn&#8217;t feel like it, to improve blood flow</li>
<li>I sat outside in the sunshine, and wonder whether extra Vitamin D was helpful, since some research shows this</li>
<li>I didn&#8217;t &#8220;push myself&#8221; too hard, allowing my body to heal in its own way, honoring my Wisdom Within</li>
<li>I gently noticed any judgment from others (or my inner critic) and affirmed my awesome healing progress</li>
<li>I continue to share my recovery energy with those in need through meditation and prayer</li>
<li>I ordered a Pulse Oximeter and now have one in my medicine cabinet if I ever need one again!</li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>*****</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Article may be reprinted with the author bio below.</em></p>
<p><i>©2020 by Dr. Dorie McCubbrey. Dr. Dorie is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Licensed Addiction Counselor who is passionate about training professionals to effectively guide clients in recovery from eating disorders. She is the President of the EDIT&#x2122; Training Institute LLC, which provides training and certification in her method of Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)&#x2122;.  She also provides sessions for clients who struggle with these issues, either in person or by phone. Learn more at: </i><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.drdorie.com/">https://www.drdorie.com</a></span></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: center;">Why Spirituality in Eating Disorder and Addiction Recovery is Essential and How to Unmask the Myths</h4>
<div class="">During the 25+ years that I have been a clinician specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and addictions, I have witnessed about 75% of my clients reach a place of freedom which I call “complete recovery.” These clients experience an identity beyond the image in the mirror, a truly healthy relationship with food and fitness, the ability to effectively cope with emotions, and a life which is congruent with their authentic values. These clients may occasionally have “eating disorder thoughts,” but no longer act on them, viewing these as “messengers” pointing to an unmet need. Is it for nutrition, relaxation, or connection? Perhaps introspection, intuition, or meditation? These clients have fully embraced the process of Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)&#x2122; – and as they continue to practice the EDIT&#x2122; Principles, they experience ongoing recovery and lasting freedom.</div>
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<div class="">The other 25% of clients that I worked with who did not fully recover had one thing in common – they were unable to find a concept of spirituality which they could integrate into their recovery and their lives. These clients may have had other issues which needed to be addressed  (for example, trauma healing), before they could explore spiritual concepts. Or, they may have been blocked by some common myths about spirituality:</div>
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<div class=""><strong>Myth #1: Spirituality is the same thing as Religion</strong></div>
<div class="">According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2010, the five most widely practiced religions of the world were Christianity (2.2 billion), Islam (1.6 billion), Hinduism (1 billion),  Buddhism (500 million), and Judaism (14 million). I find it interesting that in the 2 weeks around the timing of my blog post (April 22, 2019), each of these religions has a religious holiday – Easter (April 22), Ramadan (begins May 5), Hanuman Jayanti (April 19), Theravada New Year (April 19), Passover (April 19-27). This means that about 76% of the world’s population was, is , or soon will be in the midst of religious rituals. Is this what spirituality is all about – finding a world religion that one can practice, along with the majority of people on this planet? It’s estimated that there are about 4300 religions which are currently practiced, so surely there must be a religion for everyone. However, religion is not the same as spirituality. Religion may be a way that a person chooses to express their spiritual beliefs, but religion is not required to be a spiritual person. When I guide clients in recovery with the EDIT&#x2122; method, I use the term “spirituality” and encourage clients to explore what this term means to them – either with or without a specific religion.</div>
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<div class=""><strong>Myth #2: Atheists or Agnostics can never recover</strong></div>
<div class="">The same Pew Research Center study conducted in 2010 revealed that about 1.1 billion people around the world had no religious affiliation. That’s about 1 in 6 people. So, if myth #1 was in fact true (spirituality equates religion), and if spirituality is a necessary component of recovery (as I have found in my own research) – then we could conclude that non-religious folks are doomed to be mired in their eating disorder or addictive behaviors for the rest of their lives. Well, thank goodness that myth #1 is just a myth! Some have incorrectly stated that those who are Atheist or Agnostic form the world’s 3rd largest religion. While it is true that if this group held specific religious beliefs, they would fall in 3rd place behind Muslims. However, these non-religious folks may in fact hold non-religious spiritual beliefs and practices. In my clinical work, I enjoy using the EDIT&#x2122; concepts to guide this group to move beyond religion, to find a spiritual path that is right for them on their journey of recovery.</div>
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<div class=""><strong>Myth #3: Spirituality in Recovery requires the 12-Steps</strong></div>
<div class="">Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935, by “Bill W.” and Dr. Bob” in Akron, Ohio. Since that time, the AA fellowship of men and women in recovery from alcoholism has spread worldwide. The 12-Steps are guidelines for fellowship participants, which are considered a “spiritual program of recovery.”  The 12-Steps have been applied to other types of addictions, including gambling, sex, and food addiction. There has been extensive research conducted at treatment centers which use a 12-Step model, now considered an “evidence-based practice.” So, does this mean that the 12-Steps are the only way to effectively incorporate spirituality into recovery? Perhaps if this was the only research that had been conducted about spirituality in recovery. In fact, the field of Spiritual Psychology (also known as Transpersonal Psychology) has conducted numerous studies which incorporate a wide range of spiritual practices – including mindfulness and meditation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are two newer methods which incorporate evidence-based mindfulness practices, and show promise for addiction recovery. EDIT&#x2122; has roots in these evidence-based practices, and when I’m guiding my clients in recovery I offer a variety of effective ways to explore spirituality in recovery.</div>
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<div class=""><strong>Myth #4: Any Non-Christian Spiritual Practice is “cult-ish”</strong></div>
<div class="">Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the United States (about 75% of Americans polled in 2015 identified themselves as Christian). Sadly, other religious or spiritual practices which are in the minority are often misunderstood, and mistakenly considered “cults.” Cults are considered to be relatively small groups of people with obsessive religious beliefs or spiritual practices. Some view cults as “evil,” and think that its members have been “brainwashed.” This fear-based concept is sometimes what creates a sense of separation between Christians and “others.” Of course, the opposite is true – in countries where Christians are in the minority, they are the “others” whose spiritual practices may be considered “strange” or cult-like. Throughout the world, one person’s religious or spiritual practice could be “right,” while another’s would be “wrong.” When guiding my clients to explore what spirituality means to them, I encourage them to be curious about all religions and spiritual practices. Instead of dwelling on differences, I guide clients to look for the “common threads” in all. Developing a sense of connection with everyone and everything is a type of spiritual practice, which we might call LOVE. The first EDIT&#x2122; Principle is “Love Your Self” (and with a Capital-S, this involves physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of who we are) – in a deeper way, this involves loving others as Self.</div>
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<div class=""><strong>Myth #5: Spirituality through Nature  implies “tree-hugging”</strong></div>
<div class="">And Birkenstock-wearing while mantra-chanting. Actually, none of the afore-mentioned is needed to enjoy spirituality in the wilderness. One can enjoy walking in a park, sitting on a beach at sunset, or just touching the leaf of an indoor plant. Native Americans incorporate deeply spiritual traditions which involve nature.  Going back to what I previously mentioned about the world’s major religions having a holiday at similar times in the Spring, many Native American tribes hold “thunder dances” at this time of year. The first crack of thunder is honored through a spiritual ceremony, and there are numerous other nature-inspired spiritual practices throughout the year. Although I do not have this heritage, I intuitively knew as a young girl that I felt drawn to be in nature. I loved hiking, camping, and yes – hugging trees! Now, when I’m guiding my clients with Wilderness Therapy (applying the EDIT&#x2122; Principles while in nature), I always smile when someone walks up to a tree and gives it a big hug 🙂</div>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Article may be reprinted with the author bio below.</em></p>
<p><em>©2019 by Dr. Dorie McCubbrey. Dr. Dorie is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Licensed Addiction Counselor who is passionate about training professionals to effectively guide clients in recovery from eating disorders, through her Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)&#x2122; Certified program. She also meets with clients at her treatment center, Positive Pathways PLLC, located in Evergreen Colorado. Learn more at: <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.drdorie.com/">https://www.drdorie.com</a></span></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>*****</em></p>
<p><strong>Want more that this “taste” of EDIT&#x2122;?</strong> <em>Dr. Dorie is passionate about her method of Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)&#x2122; to help people overcome eating disorders and addictions.  She provides customized counseling for eating disorders and alcohol / drug addiction at her Positive Pathways treatment center in Evergreen, Colorado – and EDIT&#x2122; eating disorder training and certification for coaches and clinicians worldwide. </em>CALL <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="tel:303-494-1975">303-494-1975</a></span> – <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="mailto:drdorie@drdorie.com">EMAIL DR. DORIE</a> </span>– <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.drdorie.com/help-others/">GET CERTIFIED</a></span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Self-Care for Eating Disorders Recovery We all know we &#8220;should&#8221; practice Self-Care, but do we? Or, does Self-Care feel like yet another obligation on your mile-long to-do list? Self-Care does [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>We all know we &#8220;should&#8221; practice Self-Care, but do we? Or, does Self-Care feel like yet another obligation on your mile-long to-do list? Self-Care does require a little bit of work at first – to come up with ideas for your Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Self-Care practices, and to plan the time for them.</p>
<p>The work will be worth it, because Self-Care for eating disorders recovery is a proactive practice, which can help prevent eating disorder thoughts and behaviors. Self-Care goes beyond coping skills, which are designed to be used as an intervention when faced with triggers. Self-Care is a foundation to rely upon on a daily basis, so that things that used to trigger you have no power over you any more. Self-Care is a way to ensure that you are &#8220;filled from within,&#8221; so you have no need for binge eating, excessive exercise, or other eating disorder behaviors.</p>
<p>To make things less work for you, here are a few Self-Care ideas to help you get started:</p>
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<li><strong>Physical Self-Care:</strong> some common ideas are a hot bath, massage, aromatherapy, soothing lotions, naps; some healthy ideas are scheduling (and keeping) doctor&#8217;s appointments, dentist&#8217;s appointments, therapist&#8217;s appointments; and of course, intuitive eating and mindful movement practices!</li>
<li><strong>Mental Self-Care:</strong> this can be anything that sparks your intellectual interest, like taking a class you&#8217;ve wanted to sign up for, or learning a new language; anything that gets that eating disorder mind to take a break!</li>
<li><strong>Emotional Self-Care:</strong> journal writing in the morning can be a great way to &#8220;check in&#8221; with how you&#8217;re feeling, so that you&#8217;re emotionally aware and can better address your needs throughout the day; you might also try art therapy as another healthy means of expression; make regular plans with friends/family to enjoy heartfelt connection – you can also do this with nature, or animals (pet your cat, or play with your neighbor&#8217;s dog)!</li>
<li><strong>Spiritual Self-Care:</strong> some people consider spiritual practice to be a religious practice, but spirituality doesn&#8217;t have to involve religion; become curious about what would &#8220;feed your hungry soul,&#8221; and help you turn up the volume of your recovery guide, also known as your Intuitive Therapist; try reading some books about spirituality, soulfulness, meditation, or intuition – one of my recent favorite books is &#8220;Seven Thousand Ways to Listen&#8221; by Mark Nepo!</li>
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<p><em><strong>Self-Care for Eating Disorders Recovery is what the 4th Principle of Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)&#x2122; is all about. Click on the worksheet image below to download and print!</strong></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Article may be reprinted with the author bio below.</em></p>
<p><em>©2019 by Dr. Dorie McCubbrey. Dr. Dorie is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Licensed Addiction Counselor who is passionate about training professionals to effectively guide clients in recovery from eating disorders, through her Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)&#x2122; Certified program. She also meets with clients at her treatment center, Positive Pathways PLLC, located in Evergreen Colorado. Learn more at: <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.drdorie.com/">https://www.drdorie.com</a></span></em></p>
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<p><strong>Want more that this “taste” of EDIT&#x2122;?</strong> <em>Dr. Dorie is passionate about her method of Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)&#x2122; to help people overcome eating disorders and addictions.  She provides customized counseling for eating disorders and alcohol / drug addiction at her Positive Pathways treatment center in Evergreen, Colorado – and EDIT&#x2122; eating disorder training and certification for coaches and clinicians worldwide. </em>CALL <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="tel:303-494-1975">303-494-1975</a></span> – <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="mailto:drdorie@drdorie.com">EMAIL DR. DORIE</a></span> – <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.drdorie.com/help-others/">GET CERTIFIED</a></span></p>
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		<title>Eating Disorders and Spirituality</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What is the link between eating disorders and spirituality? Can healing an eating disorder also become a path of self-discovery? Are eating disorders and spirituality keys to the deeper levels of recovery? Perhaps there is a reason why the things that we consider bad, unhealthy, broken, and dysfunctional still exist. If it’s here, it is serving a purpose. Everything serves, and there is wisdom in all of it.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>I’d like to introduce you to Share Holland, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and an EDIT&#x2122; Certified III – Eating Disorder Treatment Clinician. I supervised Share while she was working with me at my previous office location in Denver. She is a knowledgeable and compassionate therapist, who incorporates spirituality and mindfulness into recovery. You can contact Share with any comments or questions, including how to get started with individual sessions with Share (see bottom of article).<br />
</em><em>– Dr. Dorie</em></strong></p>
<p>What is the link between eating disorders and spirituality?<br />
Can healing an eating disorder also become a path of self-discovery?<br />
Are eating disorders and spirituality keys to the deeper levels of recovery?</p>
<p><strong>Perhaps there is a reason why the things that we consider bad, unhealthy, broken, and dysfunctional still exist. If it’s here, it is serving a purpose. Everything serves, and there is wisdom in all of it.</strong></p>
<p>A common practice used in working with eating disorders is to quiet the voice of “ED” or the eating disorder. However, I believe that no aspect of ourselves should be disregarded. Instead, everything about ourselves can be embraced in order for us to transcend or move beyond a limiting, painful perception of the world.</p>
<p>I think re-encouraging a split within the psyche where the eating disorder is a problem only adds to the client’s feelings of internal conflict. Instead, we can include the eating disorder as a part of the client and find a deeper meaning in the experience.</p>
<p>As a therapist, I will often ask the following questions:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>• What wants to be said or heard?</em><br />
<em>• How did the eating disorder protect you when you were younger?</em><br />
<em>• What part of the unconscious wants to become known?</em><br />
<em>• And how is it perfect that it became intolerable and caused you to seek help?</em></p>
<p>Many eating disordered clients can feel like they are living inauthentically. Maybe they are living according to family or societal standards that have been internalized or introjected.</p>
<p>The eating disorder can be a form of rebellion, a reaction against the socialized self, and can provide insight into how the client wants to authentically show up in this world.</p>
<p>By uncovering what may be underneath the voice of the eating disorder, I have seen many clients become closer to a more empowered and expressive side of themselves that is willing to set boundaries and speak their truth. Rather than rejecting the parts they don’t like and pretending they are not there only to have them resurface later, clients learn to be with the uncomfortable aspects of themselves, integrate them, and become bigger than them.</p>
<p>Ultimately, eating disorders and spirituality become a path toward recovery of the True Self – where clients learn about themselves on a deeper level and discover who they really are.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>*****</strong></p>
<p><strong>Want to incorporate spirituality into recovery?</strong> C<i>ontact Share Holland, MA, LPCC – the author of this blog article. Share is an EDIT&#x2122; Certified III &#8211; Eating Disorder Treatment Clinician, and has a specialty in mindfulness-based recovery practices at her office in Boulder, Colorado. </i><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="mailto:shareholland@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">EMAIL SHARE</a></span></p>
<p><strong>Interested in a FREE consultation with Dr. Dorie?</strong> <em>Dr. Dorie is passionate about her method of Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)&#x2122; to help people overcome eating disorders and addictions.  She provides customized counseling for eating disorders and alcohol / drug addiction at her Positive Pathways treatment center in Evergreen, Colorado – and EDIT&#x2122; eating disorder training and certification for coaches and clinicians worldwide. </em>CALL <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="tel:303-494-1975">303-494-1975</a></span> – <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="mailto:drdorie@drdorie.com">EMAIL DR. DORIE</a></span></p>
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