Wellness
Finding Freedom: My Journey to Becoming a Fat Therapist Supporting Fat Clients
Blog post by Dejah Fingland Hi, I’m Dejah Fingland (she/her), a new therapist at Guerin Therapy Group. I want to take a moment to share a little about myself and why I’m so passionate about working with fat clients, especially those seeking to break free from diet culture and disordered eating, and who are navigating…
Read MoreEmpowered Movement for Every Body: Personal Training at Current Wellness
At Current Wellness, our approach to personal training is rooted in inclusivity, compassion, and respect. We’re here to help you feel strong and connected to your body—not to shrink it. A Size-Inclusive, HAES®-Informed Approach Our personal trainers are size-inclusive and Health at Every Size® (HAES®) informed. That means you will never be weighed, measured, or…
Read MoreReckoning with Religion; From the Therapy Couch
Blog post by Rebecca Meigs As a therapist, I spend my days working with clients as they process and explore nearly every topic imaginable, but one area that I have noticed is often avoided in sessions is religion and spirituality. Some worry that their therapist will judge their beliefs, while others fear they’ll have to…
Read MoreReflections and Learnings from our Member Survey
Blog post by Brit Guerin, MS, M.Ed, LCMHC This past December, we sent out a survey to our community. We learned a lot and are so very grateful to each and every one of you who took the time to share your feedback. While we were happy to hear about a lot of positive feedback,…
Read MoreFeeling about the Feeling
Blog post by Katie Pegoraro, LCSW In a book I greatly appreciate, Dancing with Elephants, Jarem Sawatsky highlights an interview with author Tony Bernhard in which she talks about being free from “suffering about suffering”. I reference this concept in almost every session I have with clients. Are you suffering, or, are you suffering…
Read More5 Things for New Residents to do in Downtown Raleigh
Welcome to Raleigh! Moving to a new city can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you’re eager to explore and get to know your new home. Downtown Raleigh, with its vibrant blend of Southern charm and urban energy, offers plenty for new residents to discover. Whether you’re looking to dive into the local food…
Read MoreIt’s Time For Non-Heated Yoga To Start Trending
Blog post by Lukman Awad Have you ever wondered why Current Wellness doesn’t offer hot yoga? We strive to offer a variety of yoga classes: from movement-based Flow classes, to slower, meditative Restore classes, and this summer’s Yin series! At the Current, we hope everyone will choose a practice that feels good in their body…
Read MoreA Runner’s Story of Growing Beyond Diet Culture
If you had to compare running to a recipe, what would be key ingredients? Blog post by Adwoa Asante I first learned about diet culture and disordered eating on my way out of a 10K race with one of my dear friends, Lizzie. It was a cloudy fall day in October 2017. I could tell…
Read MoreNumbers Don’t Tell the Full Story: Medical Weight Bias
Blog post by Adwoa Asante My heart drops these days as I’m called back for a routine appointment. Not only is my name mispronounced but the scale awaits me. I look up as if to avoid eye contact with the scale and mutter “I don’t need to know what the scale says” and…
Read MoreHow Diet Culture Impacted My Family
Blog post by Debra Buchanan I was very careful not to use the word, ‘diet’, as my three children, now spanning early teens through age 20, were growing up. I strongly felt that for them to have a healthy relationship with food, we should focus on how to “eat healthy” as opposed to what…
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