Easter Hope for the Body
Does Easter have any relevance for those struggling with body image and eating issues? Does it have anything significant to say to those diagnosed with anorexia, bulimia and those who have daily thoughts of “I hate my body”? I believe it does. In my recent...
Motivation for Recovery
Daniel Pink, in his book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, writes that three elements are critical to feeling motivated in life and work: autonomy, mastery and purpose. While his book deals mostly in the realm of business and personal productivity,...Me, Myself and Ed; A Review of Various Treatment Approaches to Externalizing Eating Disorder Thoughts and Behavior
A Webinar with Travis Stewart, LPC in Partnership with Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders While there is little research on the use of externalizing an eating disorder in treatment, this practice is common. Many therapeutic approaches work with various “parts” of...Body Image: Fantasy and Comparison
“I would sometimes fantasize about going to the gym and working out for a really long time. I wanted people to notice how frail and emaciated I was.” This is what one client told me about her “ideal” body image when she was deep in her anorexia. The role of comparison...Lasting Freedom Webinar: Managing Urges
I have enjoyed a long working friendship with Constance Rhodes, founder and CEO of FINDINGbalance, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to help individuals struggling with food and body image issues. One of the great resources that Constance...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.