Looking Glass Resources
Advice by Kaela: Being Kind to Yourself Through the Changing Seasons: This Looking Glass blog talks about how the change in seasons can affect people both physically and emotionally, and specifically focuses on how to navigate these changes in fall. Suggestions are also given for autumn self- care practices, including having tea, reading, taking a bath, focusing on rest, etc.
Advice by Kaela: How to Avoid Summer Burnout : This blog talks about the tendency for the busyness of summer to lead to burnout and exhaustion. Suggestions are given to avoid this including scheduling time that is only for you, making use of self-care practices, honoring your body’s needs, etc.
Summer Feeling Good In Your Body: This blog focuses on how to respect and love your body during the summer when the diet industry (and media) puts considerable emphasis on an unsustainable and unrealistic body shape.
Summer & Spontaneity: "If you take away one thing from this post, the message is that summer is just not that special. Make an effort to not put pressure on yourself to look or act differently. Take it back to the basics. Plan less and do less, or do plan more and do more – you get to define spontaneity."
Resources for Caregivers & Families
Parental Guidance - Adapting to the New School Year: "As a parent, you have a far greater understanding of your child’s unique experience and challenges than most other people in their lives. Once they have returned to school, of course, it is a lot harder for you to be the one reading and responding to their behavioural cues. Consider reaching out to some of the key people in their lives – teachers, coaches, or counsellors, for example – to let them know about your child’s eating disorder triggers and the ways in which their moods and behaviours can be affected. Do this only if it feels appropriate and helpful, and be sure to stress the importance of keeping your child’s situation confidential."
