Why Keeping Busy is NOT a Solution to Binge Eating
I hang out with a lot of people in various forums, who struggle with binge eating. One of the most common recommendations that other 'sufferers' suggest is to 'get busy' and distract themselves until the urge to binge passes. It's not surprising that this tool is so highly recommended - it's a suggestion...
Read moreHow to Eat Like a ‘Normal’ Person
'I just want to eat like a normal person!' Has this thought ever crossed your mind? I remember a conversation I had a few years ago with a client about this. She said she was 'trying to eat like a normal person.' I asked what that meant. She said 'normal meal-times; normal portions; normal foods.' I...
Read moreTransform the Way You Eat: Step Into Your Adult Ego State
Examining our eating behaviours through the framework of Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis theory provides many insights into how our Parent, Adult, and Child ego states shape our eating habits and attitudes towards food. By understanding the impact of each ego state on our relationship with food,...
Read moreA Clue to Your Eating Behaviours: The Child Ego State
It's captivating to explore our eating behaviours through the lens of Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis theory. Doing this offers a unique perspective on how our three ego states - Parent, Child, Adult - influence our relationship with food and our approach to eating. If you didn't see the first...
Read moreHow Your Eating Is Influenced by Your Parent Ego State
Have you ever heard of Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis Theory? Not only is it a fascinating way to look at our relationships with people - it can be a helpful way to explore our eating behaviours and our relationship with food. Transactional Analysis (TA) is a psychoanalytic framework for understanding...
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