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...
Disordered Eating and the Enneagram
It was 16 years ago, but I can still picture the face of the woman sitting at the table. I was a new therapist at a treatment center for eating disorders when I saw her. She was in her mid 30’s, but her face looked much older, and her frame so frail that I...
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...
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...Are Boys more resistant to eating disorders?
Many studies have shown that women are diagnosed much more frequently than men. A study in Canada of nearly 10,000 individuals confirmed this by finding the rate of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa was 0.3% in males and 2.1% in females. Why is this? It’s not...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.