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Coping With Collective Trauma

Joy Jacobs J.D., Ph.D. on November 30, 2017

Has the state of the world left you feeling off balance? These simple strategies will bring you back to center.

Has the state of the world left you feeling off balance? These simple strategies will bring you back to center.

Parenting
The Power to Choose

Joy Jacobs J.D., Ph.D. on December 17, 2012

One of the stark realities of parenthood is that we are often powerless to prevent bad things from happening to our children. We want to shield our kids from so many things and are often unable to do so. Usually the stakes are not life and death. It was at Sandy Hook and it is in eating disorders treatment. Parents do have power in treatment decisions. Use it wisely.

One of the stark realities of parenthood is that we are often powerless to prevent bad things from happening to our children. We want to shield our kids from so many things and are often unable to do so. Usually the stakes are not life and death. It was at Sandy Hook and it is in eating disorders treatment. Parents do have power in treatment decisions. Use it wisely.

Family Dynamics
Food Fights and Sibling Rivalry

Joy Jacobs J.D., Ph.D. on November 25, 2012

It is our biology to crave delicious food and to outwit others to get it…except when it is not. Family mealtimes can fuel a new brand of sibling warfare when one child at the table refuses to eat.

It is our biology to crave delicious food and to outwit others to get it…except when it is not. Family mealtimes can fuel a new brand of sibling warfare when one child at the table refuses to eat.

Eating Disorders
Taking Notes

Joy Jacobs J.D., Ph.D. on November 20, 2012

Holiday meals are a time for us to come together with loved ones in shared celebration. When an eating disorder takes a seat at the table, food can literally go flying, sending everyone into a tailspin.

Holiday meals are a time for us to come together with loved ones in shared celebration. When an eating disorder takes a seat at the table, food can literally go flying, sending everyone into a tailspin.

Eating Disorders
We Can Do More and Better

Joy Jacobs J.D., Ph.D. on November 19, 2012

Effective eating disorders treatment should not have to be a luxury. Our kids’ lives depend on us all doing more and better.

Effective eating disorders treatment should not have to be a luxury. Our kids’ lives depend on us all doing more and better.

Career
Giving Thanks (and Relief)

Joy Jacobs J.D., Ph.D. on November 14, 2012

I tend to see families in their darkest hours. As a way of helping you through the holiday eating season, I will answer your most urgent questions on family-based treatment for eating disorders.

I tend to see families in their darkest hours. As a way of helping you through the holiday eating season, I will answer your most urgent questions on family-based treatment for eating disorders.

Eating Disorders
A Good Start

Joy Jacobs J.D., Ph.D. on November 9, 2012

We all grew up hearing “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” When you have a child with an eating disorder, every nutritious meal is vital.

We all grew up hearing “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” When you have a child with an eating disorder, every nutritious meal is vital.

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