The Restorative Power of Sleep
“Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day,” writes Matthew Walker, Ph.D., in his remarkable book, Why We Sleep; Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. Walker is a professor of neuroscience and...
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. Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Addiction and Physical & Cognitive Disabilities: What We Know...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...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,...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.