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A Blog on Recovery, Mental Health, & Christian Growth
November Resources on Eating Disorders and Addictions
I am a regular contributor to the websites EatingDisorderHope.com and AddictionHope.com. Each month I will share links to the articles posted on those sites. This month we cover topics such as choosing a treatment center for an eating disorder, best practices for treatment centers, and the best attitude to take with you to treatment for substance abuse.
The Restorative Power of Sleep
Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do for our mental and physical health. Learn more about how get more restorative sleep each night.
Disordered Eating and the Enneagram
The Enneagram is a personality typing system that provides insight into the motivations behind many of our behaviors. This article explores how the Enneagram can provide insight into chronic dieting, binge-eating, and other food and body image problems.
October Resources on Eating Disorders and Addictions
I am a regular contributor to the websites EatingDisorderHope.com and AddictionHope.com. Each month I will share links to the articles posted on those sites. This month we cover topics such as the role of faith in recovery, what it takes to do recovery, tools for anxiety, and helping a friend with an eating disorder.
September Resources on Eating Disorders and Addictions
I am a regular contributor to the websites EatingDisorderHope.com and AddictionHope.com. Each month I will share links to the articles posted on those sites. This month we cover topics such as the role of faith in recovery, what it takes to do recovery, tools for anxiety, and helping a friend with an eating disorder.
5 Signs You Might Be a Compulsive Shopper
Our culture is wired to make shopping a rewarding experience, however compulsive shopping negatively impacts your financial, relational and mental health.
Making Good Decisions
My wife and I are in the process of deciding whether to buy the house that we currently renting or find another one. We’ve gone for a walk nearly every evening over the past two weeks and discussed some of the following factors in our decision: What is the value of...
Phone, Internet and Video Game Addiction
Spending time with our digital devices is an increasingly common part of life. But how long can you go without checking your phone for new emails or text messages? Do you lose track of time when playing video games? Do you feel compelled to check your social media first thing in the morning and then constantly throughout the day?
Do Eating Choices Make You Feel Better About Yourself?
Recently, Life Coach JP Sears produced a satirical video on gluten intolerance that gained a lot of attention and has over 3 million views on YouTube. In it he satirizes the latest food trend of avoiding gluten, as he discusses being difficult to please, placing high...
Bulimia and the Healing of Shame
“I can’t believe I binged and purged today. I feel so stupid. I’m such a failure. I can’t even do recovery right.” When I asked her to tell me more about the binge, she squirmed in her seat and looked at the floor. “It’s so embarrassing.” This is not an unusual...
About the Author
Travis Stewart has been mentoring others since 1992 and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2005. His counseling and coaching approach is relational and creative, helping people understand their story while also building hope for the future.
Travis has a private counseling practice in St. Louis, Missouri where he offers therapy to individuals who are seeking recovery from eating disorders, internet and video game addiction, compulsive shopping, and anxiety. He also specializes in Christian counseling for those who desire it.