Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Osler, SK.

Eating disorders can affect anyone and impacts physically, mentally, emotionally, and physically on the sufferer. It is a health problem that can be debilitating and difficult to overcome without professional help. In my work with clients struggling with eating disorders, I am mindful to create a safe, welcoming, accepting, and judgment-free space where we can explore triggers, and root causes including past traumatic events, as we work to explore and deal with the emotions of sadness, guilt, shame, fear and hopelessness that the client feels and struggles with. I work from a strengths-based approach using CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, EFT, &Narrative Therapy to build a strong sense of self

Narrative therapy is a type of experiential therapy that works by identifying individuals separately from their lived experiences, and empowering those individuals to use that same approach when dealing with their problems. By removing blame and others’ perceptions, individuals are able to re-author their stories and re-establish their experiences in the here-and-now. Over time with the use of narrative therapy, individuals are able to understand themselves better and separately from their problems and recognize how the language of their stories shape their life and identity.

Along with being a therapist, I also have background as a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. One of my focus areas include working with those who are looking to improve their relationship with food and their bodies. Specifically, I support those looking for support with emotional eating, binge eating, body image, and self-esteem.

It is only human to desire a sense of control in life. Together we will examine the contributing factors in your eating struggle. Trauma, lifestyle, people, feelings, and stressful situations can all trigger or intensify eating disorders. Don't let shame, isolation, or low-self-esteem keep you from getting help. I will work with you to understand the underlying causes, develop a treatment plan, and create a resilient lifestyle.

Bev sees the person with an eating disorder as a person who is fixated on finding power and control through their relationship with food. Bev sees this as a need for the person to learn about their emotions and to learn to process them in healthy ways so they can experience appropriate power in their lives. The person then becomes comfortable in their own skin and the obsession with their appearance diminishes, The person may need help to speak with family members about some uncomfortable issues that need to be resolved.

Let Rev. Jodi Bryant help you journey towards healing from any addiction, including eating disorders, negative emotional patterns, obsessive thinking, codependency or substance abuse. She will support you through this most challenging hardship, that seems to come with other issues. She also offers recovery support groups. She's helped hundreds of people acknowledge their spiritual, emotional, and mental roots that were present and affecting their journey towards healing. If nothing else has worked, come see Jodi and how the Holy Spirit will help your soul, spirit, and body restore.

If you’ve struggled with disordered eating, you are all too familiar with compulsive behavior, obsessive thoughts and a disconnect from the body. You may also have a constant need for control while at the same time feeling a frightening and exhausting loss of all control. Please know that none of this is your choice, but rather is a state of stress and overwhelm while you do your best to feel better. I have nothing but compassion for the distress that comes with food-related challenges, and you have my commitment to help you care for the difficult underlying emotions involved. Together, we will create a safe space to move towards healing and a safe relationship with food and the body.

Making the step to seek therapy for an eating disorder is courageous. It can feel overwhelming to talk about your experience as feelings of shame and remorse are quite common. I will create a safe space to talk about your struggle with food or body image whether it is binge eating, bulimia, emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, over-exercising, or thoughts about body size. I will come alongside you on your journey to understand your thoughts and feelings, track your unhealthy patterns of behavior and work with you to develop healthy goals and plans for transformation. Change is possible.

Eating disorders is a challenge, yet through a Solution Focused Brief Therapy approach the principles of working on a hoped for future and personal strengths can often be successful in creating the kind of future you want free of eating addictions. This is not my main area of expertise, but if I am unable to help you I will work to find you someone who is better suited to your needs.