How I Survived COVID-19 and Maintained Recovery
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
During this unprecedented worldwide pandemic, I have been struggling to finish writing a book about my own PTSD—as more trauma piles into all of our lives. Meanwhile, my colleague Dr. Tian Dayton began and finished writing an entire book with tools to navigate the COVID-19 crisis by the end of May! I learned about her new workbook Maintaining Your Emotional Sobriety During COVID-19 in an email she sent out on May 25, which just so happens to be my birthday. Indeed, Dr. Dayton’s work and her new book are precious gifts in my life. Her work is a constant reminder for me to slow down, listen to m ..read more
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When PTSD Collides with an Eating Disorder: Trauma-Informed Care
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
Trauma specializes in hiding. It rarely wears a sign saying, “Hey, I’m right here!” In fact, it is frequently the opposite. People who have endured trauma commonly don’t even know it themselves. One of trauma’s favorite hiding places is in our very own brain — in the form of denial, minimization, or dissociative amnesia (the inability to remember that is not associated with usual everyday forgetfulness). Trauma specializes in hiding. It rarely wears a sign saying, “Hey, I’m right here!” One key aspect of trauma-informed care means that mental healthcare providers are aware that t ..read more
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Reaping the Benefits of Your Trauma Recovery [Book Excerpt]
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
This is a book that I will recommend again and again! Thriving after Trauma is a beautifully written, inspirational account of courage and resilience. Thanks to author Shari Botwin, LCSW, for both sharing your courageous personal story as well as your expert clinical wisdom. Not to mention, your compassion and heart make this book really hit home.  For a chance to win a signed book, see information at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check out Shari Botwin’s website to learn more. Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing From Chapter 7: Reaping the Benefits of Your Recovery ..read more
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Learning from the Addiction Community: Building Connection in Eating Disorders and PTSD
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
Light from a bonfire broke through the dark of night. Thunder loomed in the distance as a young man approached a microphone standing in an open Texas field where hundreds of people gathered. He warned us that fire ants had been spotted and that we should watch out for these aggressive,Texas-sized creatures. The threat of rain and bug bites didn’t bother us. We were there celebrating recovery, to hear stories of triumph over addiction—and nothing was going to stop us. One by one, brave souls from all over the world walked to the microphone and shared inspirational words. Ech ..read more
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Eating Disorder Treatment: Why Trauma Informed Care is Important
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
At the age of only four-years-old, I heard a voice in my head that said, “You’re fat. You aren’t good enough.” That voice was my eating disorder (aka “Ed”). I was 22-years-old before someone finally told me that I didn’t have to listen to that negative, self-critical voice anymore. While my eating disorder began as negative body image thoughts, I ultimately ended up restricting food. And, in time, this led to bingeing and purging. Sometimes, it seemed like the treacherous, painful cycle would never end. I experienced sexual assault toward the end of my eating disorder recovery, yet ..read more
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Trauma-Informed Care for Eating Disorders: My First “Real Research” Article
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
Drumroll: I can’t believe that I can now say I am a peer-reviewed researcher! Many thanks to my friends and colleagues, Drs. Tim Brewerton and June Alexander, for collaborating on this special article. This article was born out of a talk we all did together in San Francisco a few years ago at the International Conference on Eating Disorders. Dr. Brewerton suggested that we turn our presentation into a paper, which we thought was a great idea. But, I guess others didn’t think so. Let’s just say that we were rejected. More than once. Of course, we knew to keep trying. Finally, Eating and Weight ..read more
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Dr. Marianne Miller Interviews Jenni Schaefer: My Eating Disorder and Trauma Recovery
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
Dr. Marianne Miller: Hello everyone! I am SO EXCITED to present my new interview with none other than Life Without Ed author and speaker Jenni Schaefer! Jenni’s book came on the scene around 10 years ago, sending shockwaves throughout the world of eating disorders. Eating disorder professionals and individuals suffering from eating disorders alike acknowledged that Jenni captured a way of looking at eating disorders that was elegant and accurate. Since that time, countless people have found solace in her book, reading chapter by chapter and literally nodding to themselves and saying, “she gets ..read more
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Against All Odds: Sexual Abuse and Addiction [Dream Big]
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
“I walked through not only recovery from my addiction, but from my trauma. Today, I gravitate toward the things that make me uncomfortable. I know that through discomfort comes adversity, but ultimately comes growth.” The above quote is from Tricia’s inspiring story below. If you have experienced sexual abuse or an addiction, her words are written just for you. Healing is indeed possible. Like Tricia said, recovery can mean getting uncomfortable. Ironically, it can be through this discomfort that healing happens. Never give up. Submit your own Dream Big story here. Against All Odds: Sexua ..read more
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What is the Relationship Between Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders?
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
A Conversation with Dr. Tian Dayton and Jenni Schaefer Current events have brought sexual abuse onto center stage, so I wanted to drill down on the relationship between sexual abuse and eating disorders. Jenni Schaefer and I, both senior fellows at The Meadows, saw each other at Meet the Masters in New York City last week, and we thought that a conversation between us might be a friendly, accessible and helpful way to do this. I asked Jenni some questions, and here are the highlights of that exchange. Tian: Jenni, in my own work, I have regularly found that clients who struggle with emoti ..read more
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How I Survived COVID-19 and Maintained Recovery
Jenni Schaefer - Trauma and PTSD
by Jenni Schaefer
1y ago
During this unprecedented worldwide pandemic, I have been struggling to finish writing a book about my own PTSD—as more trauma piles into all of our lives. Meanwhile, my colleague Dr. Tian Dayton began and finished writing an entire book with tools to navigate the COVID-19 crisis by the end of May! I learned about her new workbook Maintaining Your Emotional Sobriety During COVID-19 in an email she sent out on May 25, which just so happens to be my birthday. Indeed, Dr. Dayton’s work and her new book are precious gifts in my life. Her work is a constant reminder for me to slow down, listen to m ..read more
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