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Free Educator Resources available here
This post provides information about a wealth of freely available resources to teach critical thinking, bias, and media literacy.
Lisa Whalen
Mar 24, 20231 min read
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Interview: Laura's Books and Blogs
Author Lisa Whalen’s memoir, Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope, illustrates this extreme version of controlling, harmful b
Lisa Whalen
Apr 10, 20221 min read
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Video Trailer for Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope
video trailer for the new book, Stable Weight: A Memoir of Hunger, Horses, and Hope from Hopewell Publications
Lisa Whalen
Feb 22, 20211 min read
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Sneak Peek at My New Book!
story of resilience, empowerment, and the transformative power of human-animal bonds, Stable Weight illustrates that what matters isn’t whe
Lisa Whalen
Feb 11, 20212 min read
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Restoring a Masterpiece: Myself
Much later and with hindsight’s clarity, I’m grateful for what my eating disorder has taught me. If I hadn’t needed treatment, I wouldn’t ha
Lisa Whalen
Jan 18, 20212 min read
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Nurture Yourself Through Nature
If COVID has disrupted your recovery, find an excuse to nurture something small or delicate. That habit might lead to nurturing yourself, t
Lisa Whalen
Dec 22, 20203 min read
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Surfacing from an Eating Disorder's Depths
Becoming whole has made me more comfortable in my skin when I’m alone and more authentic when I’m with others. Most importantly, being open
Lisa Whalen
Nov 2, 20193 min read
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My Journey Processing Loss as an INFJ
Processing loss as an INFJ on the Meyers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator
Lisa Whalen
Dec 18, 20183 min read
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Write Like a Charlie Horse, Not a Charley Horse
How learning to ride horses can aid learning to trust the creative process for writing.
Lisa Whalen
Aug 29, 20184 min read
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Animals Can Aid Eating Disorder Recovery
Animals' calm presence and focus on each moment can help humans maintain their mental health.
Lisa Whalen
Jul 17, 20184 min read
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Compassion Is Key to My Recovery
How compassion helps eating disorder recovery: an essay from the Emily Program blog.
Lisa Whalen
Jun 1, 20182 min read
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More Evidence That Horses Help Heal PTSD
Horses can help with recovery from PTSD.
Lisa Whalen
Feb 12, 20181 min read
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Get Outta My Head
A diva horse named Penny helps me make peace with food and body image.
Lisa Whalen
Jan 13, 20174 min read
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Up, Down, or Neither
I learn more about life and writing from a stubborn horse than an easy one.
Lisa Whalen
Jan 12, 20173 min read
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Moments of Gratitude: Love That Alters When It Alteration Finds
We find inspiration and appreciate imperfection when spending time in nature.
Lisa Whalen
Nov 21, 20162 min read
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