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Choosing Hope & Turning Toward the Pain
Shortly after my 2nd daughter was born, I was diagnosed with a case of Torticollis. My head and neck were stuck in a static position,...

Dr. Maria Paredes
Jan 20, 20175 min read


Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti
Be kind by being you. This will enable you to be kinder to others.
Be kind by embracing ALL of you. This will enable you to embrace more of

Dr. Maria Paredes
Jan 1, 20174 min read


Saying "I Do" to Your Body
In a previous blog post, I likened my relationship to my body to a marriage. I imagine some of you may be thinking “How can you have a...

Dr. Maria Paredes
Feb 11, 20168 min read


That I Would Be Good
©Maria Paredes, PhD, LPCS, CEDS Often times, we offer ourselves conditional acceptance, denying ourselves full acceptance. We tell...

Dr. Maria Paredes
Dec 9, 20152 min read


Drawing Hearts on Fat Bodies
Gosh, I love me some viral body acceptance videos!!! And awareness-raising about eating disorders, body image, etc. Keep ‘em coming!!!...

Dr. Maria Paredes
Aug 18, 20153 min read
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