#haestherapist

[laurenlcsw]

I AM proud to be a non-diet health professional. I missed the day itself thanks to a delicious social media hiatus, but am still here, celebrating on May 14th instead. For me, as a therapist, this mostly means being committed to Health at Every Size principles, and focusing on rebuilding my patients’ relationships with food and their bodies. Often, this starts with restoring my patients’ abilities to tap into their intuition and experiences and helping them lead from that deeply grounded, rooted space. Sometimes, the work stays focused on bodily experiences, but often it takes us to places where we learn about the messages you’ve been receiving about yourself and your body - from family, from society at large and yes, from #dietculture. I like to think of my work as being body affirmative. Affirming your right and capacity to be in your body, whether your ability to inhabit your body has been influenced by trauma, oppression, chronic illness, diet culture or all of the above. You’re welcome with me. #haes #bodypositivity #bodypositive #healthateverysize #health #nondiet #haestherapist #haesnyc #bopo #tuesdaythoughts #bodyaffirmation #bodyaffirmativetherapy #bodyaffirmative https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapywithlauren/p/BxdGvtGAfu-/?igshid=10purx1h9b84n

#dietculture #haes #bodypositivity #bodypositive #healthateverysize #health #nondiet #haestherapist #haesnyc #bopo #tuesdaythoughts #bodyaffirmation #bodyaffirmativetherapy #bodyaffirmative

[laurenlcsw]

So often, we equate showing emotion or saying how we truly feel as weak, undesirable or bad. Nope, nope, nope. Showing emotion, being vulnerable and putting ourselves out there exactly as we are is pretty much the bravest thing we can do. Brave is an apt word here, because ooooof that shit isn’t easy. Just locating how we really feel or knowing what we need to say is work in and of itself. Forget about actually expressing all of this. But that’s where I come in. Therapy with me is a place to begin to work with that discomfort, parse out what it’s trying to tell us and get you moving through that discomfort and towards the most authentic you. Who can cry when they need to, set and hold boundaries when they need them and deeply connect with people and the world around them with far less fear and hesitation. #tuesdaymotivation #tuesdaytransformation #tuesdaythoughts #nyc #nyctherapy #nyctherapist #greenwichvillage #greenwichvillagelife #emotional #relationaltherapy #haestherapist (at Lauren Canonico, LCSW) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn35bi_ACrX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l21mmswajs4k

#tuesdaymotivation #tuesdaytransformation #tuesdaythoughts #nyc #nyctherapy #nyctherapist #greenwichvillage #greenwichvillagelife #emotional #relationaltherapy #haestherapist

[laurenlcsw]

Wowowow, I love all of these bad. ass. weekly intentions from @recoverybrainfood While body love is always high on my list, something about those who only value the “chill, cool, whatevs” you is really striking to me in this moment. You don’t have to be the cool whatevs go-with-the-flow girl/human. Certainly not with me. #bodypositive #fatpositive #coolgirl #coolgirls #haes #haestherapy #haestherapist #letitgo #letitgoooo (at Lauren Canonico, LCSW) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmb_3_ag0Fe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15c7eroa12ry5

#bodypositive #fatpositive #coolgirl #coolgirls #haes #haestherapy #haestherapist #letitgo #letitgoooo

[laurenlcsw]

So, tell me again about how your body size, weight, health status etc determines your worth or your lovability? That’s right, it doesn’t. Regardless of what our culture dictates. When we look within ourselves, and consider our relationships to others’ bodies, hopefully, we can see that it isn’t the be all end all it’s made out to be. Our self perception is not the only thing that needs to change, however. If anything, this is exceptionally difficult to shift within our culture. Our cultural messaging that repeatedly re-emphasizes the idea that certain bodies - thin, cis, white, able - are “better” or “ideal” - this is what really needs to shift. #wsaw2019 was so uplifting, precisely because there was more united visibility of folks trying to disrupt that and fight back. That’s only the beginning. Every week should be weight stigma aware! Original post by @drhaicarosenfeld. #haes #haesig #bopo #bodypositive #fatacceptance #fatliberation #healthateverysize #bodypositivity #bodyacceptance #bodyaffirmative #haestherapist #haestherapynyc #haestherapistnyc (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3UopyUA_Ar/?igshid=7gk538mrj2za

#wsaw2019 #haes #haesig #bopo #bodypositive #fatacceptance #fatliberation #healthateverysize #bodypositivity #bodyacceptance #bodyaffirmative #haestherapist #haestherapynyc #haestherapistnyc

[laurenlcsw]

Is one of your #newyearsresolutions to move more? To exercise? Check out Jordan Bissell’s article on Elite Daily (link in bio!) which quotes me and other experts on benefits of movement and exercise that focus on how you feel and think and stays away from the traps of making exercise or movement a punitive experience. I swear it doesn’t have to be. #haes #haestherapist #exercise #movement #selfcare #selflove #selfacceptance #newyear #newyear2019 #newyearsresolutions #newyearsresolution #newyearsresolution2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGYfRYn3tm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wrcily6owg37

#newyearsresolutions #haes #haestherapist #exercise #movement #selfcare #selflove #selfacceptance #newyear #newyear2019 #newyearsresolution #newyearsresolution2019

[laurenlcsw]

“The moments where recovery feels the most painful are often the ones [where] you are making the most progress, because it indicates you are actively challenging your demons. Keep on pushing forward even when the eating disorder voice screams at you. Things tend to scream when dying.” - Amalie Lee quote via @stuff_my_ed_never_says You can replace eating disorder in the quote above with addiction, with symptoms of trauma, with fear and anxiety. Recovery just isn’t comfortable. No matter what your particular brand of “demon” might be made of. But maybe the pain can be a little more bearable if you know that pain means you’re getting closer to something - to healing - and to that voice inside you being yours, fully and clearly. #bodypositive #bodypositivity #bodypos #bodyposi #haes #healthateverysize #healthatanysize #recovery #trauma #eatingdisorderrecovery #haestherapist #haestherapy #therapy #quotes #quote (at Lauren Canonico, LCSW) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsde-gin2jw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qffc1q78fgpi

#bodypositive #bodypositivity #bodypos #bodyposi #haes #healthateverysize #healthatanysize #recovery #trauma #eatingdisorderrecovery #haestherapist #haestherapy #therapy #quotes #quote

[laurenlcsw]

On this sunny summer Friday, I’m taking a second to appreciate the summer slowdown. It’s easy, especially in New York City, to over-plan and over-schedule your Summer. So many of us grit our teeth through the cold months, praying for spring and summer, which can lead to trying to fit in entirely too much when the sunshine finally arrives. So today, I invite you to join me in taking a beat to breathe and take in a moment of summer in honor of the summer slow down. For me, this meant appreciating some foliage on my office block yesterday. But actually stopping, mid brisk commute walk, to pause, take a picture and feel the sun on my skin. It felt pretty damn good, even if a bit out of character. How can you intentionally slow down this weekend to take in some summer? #summer #summernyc #nycsummer #nyclife #heymanslowdown #tree #trees #breathe #pause #summerslowdown #summerslow #weekendvibes #summervibes #nyc #fridayfeels #fridayfeeling #friday #fridayvibes #fridaymood #thevillage #greenwichvillage #greenwichvillagenyc #greenwichvillagehistoricdistrict #therapy #therapist #nyctherapy #greenwichvillagetherapy #feministtherapy #haesnyc #haestherapy #haestherapist #relationaltherapy https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0pKCjAXVQ/?igshid=1jhcwydq58dm4

#summer #summernyc #nycsummer #nyclife #heymanslowdown #tree #trees #breathe #pause #summerslowdown #summerslow #weekendvibes #summervibes #nyc #fridayfeels #fridayfeeling #friday #fridayvibes #fridaymood #thevillage #greenwichvillage #greenwichvillagenyc #greenwichvillagehistoricdistrict #therapy #therapist #nyctherapy #greenwichvillagetherapy #feministtherapy #haesnyc #haestherapy

[laurenlcsw]

Quoted in this Medium article from Brittany Ross on how food photography and culture on Instagram impacts what we eat - and don’t - and the permissions we give ourselves around food. Link in bio! #haes #intuitiveeating #edrecovery #bodypositive #haestherapist #bodypositivetherapist #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodography #foodgasm https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZ7xTqHG7G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ueaqazyj8mop

#haes #intuitiveeating #edrecovery #bodypositive #haestherapist #bodypositivetherapist #food #foodporn #foodie #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodography #foodgasm

[laurenlcsw]

Intuitive eating, as a movement, has been on the scene for a while now. And not a moment too soon, either. What if we apply similar principles to our drinking? Loving these prompts from @eathority that help clarify and make conscious our reasons and needs around drinking. Particularly after a stressful election night, even one with some very hopeful and exciting moments, you might be seeking comfort or a break. Let’s take care of ourselves in ways that ACTUALLY provide care. With intention and awareness, to drinking included. #intuitivedrinking #intuitiveeating #haes #haestherapist #nyclife #election2018 #election #winewednesday #selfcare #selflove #radicalselflove https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4fD_UHX_-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xs05rbyrimok

#intuitivedrinking #intuitiveeating #haes #haestherapist #nyclife #election2018 #election #winewednesday #selfcare #selflove #radicalselflove

[laurenlcsw]

Originally from @fat_therapist #haes #haestherapist #haestherapy

#haes #haestherapist #haestherapy