1 hr
All in the Family with Anna Kowalski, MA, LMFT, CEDS Recovery Bites
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- Mental Health
In this episode, I am joined by Anna Kowalski, MA, LMFT, CEDS. With over 18 years of experience in treating eating disorders and a true passion for family therapy, Anna has supported countless clients to successful recovery. She has provided training and mentoring in several eating disorder treatment centers across the United States and firmly holds the belief that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible. Direct, authentic, and with a big heart, Anna is a powerful match for any eating disorder. Anna’s extensive experience and knowledge of the importance of family integration allows her to help families reconnect with one another and open the lines of communication during what is often a long and difficult journey to recovery. Recovered clients report that successful family relationships were often the key ingredient for success.
SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED:
• Family work is necessary for recovery.
• The "fight" between the eating disorder and the family.
• Families are not to blame, though they can be part of the problem…and part of the solution!
• How one family session can feel like 500 individual sessions!
• Biological and chosen families.
• Talking through anger.
• Historical narratives and perceptions.
• The need for family members to practice self-care.
In this episode, I am joined by Anna Kowalski, MA, LMFT, CEDS. With over 18 years of experience in treating eating disorders and a true passion for family therapy, Anna has supported countless clients to successful recovery. She has provided training and mentoring in several eating disorder treatment centers across the United States and firmly holds the belief that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible. Direct, authentic, and with a big heart, Anna is a powerful match for any eating disorder. Anna’s extensive experience and knowledge of the importance of family integration allows her to help families reconnect with one another and open the lines of communication during what is often a long and difficult journey to recovery. Recovered clients report that successful family relationships were often the key ingredient for success.
SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED:
• Family work is necessary for recovery.
• The "fight" between the eating disorder and the family.
• Families are not to blame, though they can be part of the problem…and part of the solution!
• How one family session can feel like 500 individual sessions!
• Biological and chosen families.
• Talking through anger.
• Historical narratives and perceptions.
• The need for family members to practice self-care.
1 hr