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Research Roundup #5 – CBT in Anorexia

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Csilla

Because the UCSD eating disorder treatment center used cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help treat my eating disorder, the review “Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anorexia nervosa: A systematic review” by Galsworthy-Francis and Allan (2014; Clinical Psychology Review) piqued my interest. … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing my needs = awesome!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Csilla

This last weekend, I attended Swing’n New Years Dance Camp in Palm Springs and had a fantastic time–one of the best times I have had at a dance event in awhile. There were multiple key ingredients that made this weekend … Continue reading →

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Second Chances

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Csilla

The program I attended to treat my eating disorder runs a group called after care for former patients to support each other under the guidance of a therapist. Some months ago, I had a really difficult time going to after … Continue reading →

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Pampering

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Csilla

The first full day I visited with my younger sister this past weekend, we went to get our nails done after breakfast. For years I have wanted to get an acrylic French manicure even though acrylic nails can destroy real … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo for me

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Csilla

Last year was my first year participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), and it was a mix of fabulous and torturous. Overall, it was fun to write my first complete novel, an Argentine tango murder mystery that I hope … Continue reading →

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