Why increasing your self-esteem may be costing you
1st February 2020
Author: Bianca Skilbeck
We’ve all heard that one of the secrets to improving our lives, our mental health and our overall wellbeing is to improve our self-esteem. I know I’ve been hearing this since I was a teenager back in the 90’s, and perhaps even before then.
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What is freedom from food?
1st January 2020
Author: Bianca Skilbeck
Freedom from Food is of course the name of this eating disorder recovery centre which specialises in all eating disorder, disordered eating, chronic dieting, body-image, self-image and addiction related issues. As you can see however, it is so much more than that.
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The Body Image and Related Disorders Conference (BIRD)
6th December 2019
Author: Bianca Skilbeck
Earlier this year, I got an email advertising a conference I might be interested in; the Body Image and Related Disorders Conference (BIRD) which was to be held in my home town of Melbourne, at Swinburne University.
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Why I won't be dieting in 2020
1st December 2019
Author: Bianca
It’s that time of year again. Not only the turn of another year, but a decade this time as well. Whilst the new year offers us a chance to reflect on the year that has been and start making plans for the next; unfortunately, we all know what commonly comes with this…. new year’s resolutions.
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How Hungry Are You? Eating disorder recovery and body image
1st November 2019
Author: Bianca Skilbeck
Recently I completed a short course to improve my public speaking skills, in which I was required to craft a final presentation. Here, I speak about my experience with an eating disorder, and my passion for making a difference...
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Do you need to see a therapist?
1st March 2019
Author: Bianca Skilbeck
Have you ever been to see a psychologist, counsellor, hypnotherapist or any other type of therapist who assists with mental or emotional health? No doubt that if you haven’t personally, then it is likely that you know someone who has....
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Is Dieting Ever the Answer?
1st February 2019
Author: Bianca
Make no mistake; I’ve had a tortured relationship with food for as long as I can remember. I was about 8 or 9, doing gymnastics when I looked around and realised that I was ‘bigger’ than all of the other girls....
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Connection, Acceptance & Clarity
1st January 2019
Author: Bianca Skilbeck
Every year for the last few years, I have chosen a word that I want to focus on for the upcoming year. This has been my compromise to a traditional New Year’s resolution...
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