by Galen Hope | Mar 9, 2023 | mental health
March 20th is International Day of Happiness This day is a global event arranged by the United Nations that “serves to remind us that being happy is a human right and worth celebrating.” We wanted to take this moment to reflect on happiness. We’ll look at...
by Galen Hope | Mar 8, 2023 | mental health, trauma
In a recent blog post, we discussed the trailblazing work of Dr. Beverly Greene. While Dr. Greene’s work is widely varied and unique, we were particularly in investigating her work in intersectional psychology. In their citation awarding her the “Award for...
by Galen Hope | Mar 7, 2023 | eating disorders, meet the team, mental health
Part of what makes Galen Hope so special is our incredible team. To help you to get to know them, we sat down for a conversation with them. This is our chat with Galen Hope’s Director of Nutrition Services, Rudi Landera, MS, RDN, LD. To help our clients restore...
by Galen Hope | Mar 7, 2023 | eating disorders, meet the team, mental health
“You pursue this profession with a vision of helping others and making a difference. Along the way, you experience challenges, highs, and lows. After all, your job at times entails meeting clients in the depths of their despair and dysfunction. And then there...
by Galen Hope | Mar 7, 2023 | mental health, self-harm
Compared to suicidal thoughts, self-harm impulses have received less research and far fewer studies. This is troubling, because, as the University of Washington points out, the numbers of those engaging in self-harm behaviors are at least equal to those who...
by Galen Hope | Feb 9, 2023 | mental health
Black History Month is a time to examine the under-told and under-examined history of Black people in the United States and beyond. Because we are certain of the lack of representation in behavioral health and eating disorder treatment and research, Galen Hope invites...