by Diane Alkier | Mar 6, 2026 | Relationship with food
How to Help Children Develop a Healthy Relationship With Food Many parents want their children to eat well and feel confident in their bodies. But in today’s culture—where diet messages, body ideals, and food rules are everywhere—it can feel difficult to know how to...
by Diane Alkier | Jan 27, 2026 | Relationship with food
When Our Eating Feels Like the Problem Many people come to therapy worried about their behaviour. They may feel stuck in patterns they do not fully understand. This can involve emotional eating or using food to cope. Food is often blamed because it is visible and...
by Diane Alkier | Sep 1, 2025 | Relationship with food, Updated
5 Reasons Why September Is The Perfect Time To Meet With A Dietitian! September always brings a sense of “renewed energy” to me. Do you feel the same? Perhaps it’s the return of kids to school or the changing seasons, but there’s something...
by Diane Alkier | Feb 6, 2025 | Relationship with food
Our relationship with food begins long before we’re adults. Our childhood experiences deeply influence how we think about food. How we develop eating habits, and even how we feel about our bodies. Early exposure to food insecurity, diet culture, or harmful body...
by Diane Alkier | Dec 17, 2024 | Relationship with food
The holiday season is often a time of joy, connection, and celebration. However, it can also bring uninvited and uncomfortable conversations about food and body image. Whether it’s comments about your plate, discussions about diets, or unsolicited remarks about...
by Diane Alkier | Dec 17, 2024 | Relationship with food
The holiday season is often focused on giving to others. But what if you gave yourself the greatest gift of all—self-kindness? By practicing self-compassion, you invite more peace, joy, and balance into your life. You free yourself from the pressure of perfection and...
