i never cease to be amazed at the naivety (or – it wouldn’t be arrogance?) of some researchers in the social sciences. do they really never talk to the people who they research? why am i telling you this? well, the good people at the national institute of health have amazing news for us! apparently… Continue reading … and for some more irrelevant research on eating disorders
Month: October 2006
art that makes a difference
i’m dedicating november to the arts. for example, all the fireside chats this month will be about art that made a difference in our lives. so, readers, let’s hear it from you! tell me about works of art that made a difference in your life. is there a book that you want the whole world… Continue reading art that makes a difference
in the flow
(this is an article from my most recent newsletter) you’re sitting at your favourite coffee shop with your best friend, planning a trip down the coast. the conversation is lively. every time you come up with yet another idea of what to do, your friend knows exactly what you mean and spins it further. your… Continue reading in the flow
making lives better: inspiration
today i want to tell you about some of the inspiring videos i’ve seen on youtube lately. all three very different – except for the fact that they really moved me. this is quite old. it’s TV satirist’s jon stewart’s first speech after 9/11. i dare you to watch it without tears in your eyes!… Continue reading making lives better: inspiration
a post for pam
the other day i went to a party at my friend bonnie’s place. with me being there, of course at one point the talk turned to the internet. one of the lovely guests, pam, mentioned that everyone in her family comes up with something when they google their names – but not she! i said… Continue reading a post for pam
the story of the two hungry wolves
here is a wonderful native parable that i first came across in ted kuntz’s beautiful book, peace begins with me. a grandfather and grandson were walking through the forest one winter evening. from far away, they heard the wolves howl. “hungry wolves!” said the grandson. “yes, just like the ones inside us,” said the grandfather.… Continue reading the story of the two hungry wolves
anger
i just realized that i haven’t mentioned hugo schwyzer’s blog in ages! well, it’s about time to see what he has to say. hugo is one of my blogging heroes. his posts are always interesting, insightful, well-balanced, well-thought-out. and i love how he is not afraid to jump with both feet into the battle between… Continue reading anger
hair test for eating disorders: scientific triumph or an orwellian nightmare?
according to new research, a hair test can now show whether someone has anorexia or bulimia. another scientific triumph! supposedly, this is useful because “diagnosing eating disorders is often hampered because of patient resistance”. whenever i hear the phrase “patient resistance”, my, um, hair
recovering from anorexia: 10 activities
what do people do when they start on their recovery from anorexia? here is a list of ten things that those who deal with this eating disorder mention most frequently. these are activities that they themselves decide on. that’s important to keep in mind. if i were to say to one of my clients, “jo,… Continue reading recovering from anorexia: 10 activities
creative writing: waking up from our routines
“creative writing increases physician observation skills and connection to patients” this is the heading of a study at the yale school of medicine, which showed that creative writing had a positive impact on how doctors saw themselves, their patients and their peers. resident physicians often deal with quite a bit of negativity