May 10, 2020
Mother’s Day Reflections on the Importance of BASK-Ultimate Self-Care

Dear BASK friends, Today, I want us to hold space for what Mother’s Day means because it can be complicated. One of the main driving forces for me to create BASK is becoming a mom. In my motherhood journey, I quickly realized how much more I needed to learn and practice how to take care of […]

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April 1, 2020
Get Creative: Your Brain Will Thank You

Hello my BASK friends! One very important part of self-care is getting to express yourself through being creative. Ever since I was a little girl, I have enjoyed making things whether it is through cooking, playing music, dancing, or my favorite, doing arts and crafts. Looking back, my creativity likely has a lot to do […]

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December 12, 2018
Mindfulness and How to Get Started

Hello BASK friends! As a mother of two highly spirited (aka strong-willed 🙂 ) children and a psychologist, I have happily learned that there is a better path to peace and emotional healing than what has been traditionally taught in the last 20 years. I like to know why things are recommended instead of just […]

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November 22, 2018
The Dread of Thanksgiving when One has an Eating Disorder: How to Cope and Ways We Can All be Supportive

  Hello BASK friends! While today is a special day that brings many families and individuals in the United States together, for people who struggle with body image problems and eating disorders, it is also a time that is filled with tremendous anxiety and dread. This information is for those who struggle and it is […]

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July 16, 2018
Hello!

Hi Everyone! Thanks for stopping by. I am excited to introduce myself since there are so many new faces here. This will be my longest post. I promise. I am having a blast starting out in this new realm of social media and have really enjoyed connecting with many enthusiastic, inspiring, talented, and supportive people. […]

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February 20, 2018
Brief Reflections on the Year Ahead...a Little Late, which is A-Okay

Hello friends! January is already over and I am really late to the party on making resolutions. Last year, I had a pretty kick a$$ list. My therapist even said so.  🙂 Thank you very much. This year, I am boiling it down to the most essential ingredients. My 2018 is all about intentionality and […]

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February 25, 2017
Hello and Welcome to BASK!

Hi and welcome to Body Appreciation and Self-Kindness (BASK).com. Here at BASK, you will find all kinds of information about ways to celebrate body appreciation and embody self-kindness. Learning how to appreciate one's body and treat one's self with kindness leads to lives that are happier, balanced, and more fulfilling. When we follow this path, […]

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