#186: ACT with the Eating Disorder Client with Stephen Reeder

Stephen Reeder, MA, NCC, LPCC, CEDS is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist who has been working in the mental health field for over a decade. He has held a variety of clinical and leadership roles ranging from Primary Therapist to Regional Director of Operations.  In addition to eating disorders, his clinical experience includes working with individuals struggling with problem gambling, sex and love addiction, and chemical dependence.  Stephen incorporates his experience as an Acceptance and Commitment Therapist into his leadership style. He has worked with teams to develop a value-centered culture aligned with their core values. Stephen believes in empowering individuals to live a balanced life through mindfulness and committed action by helping them connect to their own personal values.   We Discussed the following: Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Acceptance we have little control over thoughts and feelings and we have control over how we respond The focus on what is truly important to us Understanding our values Developing intentional awareness The language we speak in is the language we feel and think in   SHOW NOTES: www.stephenreedercounseling.com https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephen-reeder-denver-co/1091878 instagram.com/SReederCounseling ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.