Things I've learned, in one place.
Sharing bits from nearly five decades of work, gathered here for you, books, talks, essays, short videos, recovery tips and now a podcast of my own. Take what helps. Leave the rest for later. This is here whenever you need it.
Books by Carolyn Costin.
The 8 Keys to Recovery.
The 8 Keys are consolidated from Carolyn's and Gwen's combined decades of experience in the field, including their own therapy relationship.
The book and workbook offer specific strategies that lead to becoming recovered, with the primary focus on how to get better rather than why you got sick. The books were written as self-help books but are now also used in treatment centers worldwide, and are the core of Carolyn's philosophy and the spine of our CCI curriculum for coaches.
8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder
Carolyn's framework, co-written with Gwen Schubert Grabb.
Podcast appearances.
Over the years I've been lucky to be a guest on some wonderful shows, talking about all sorts of things, recovery, dealing with resistance, care of the soul, coaching, the 8 Keys, yoga and so much more. A few favourites, settle in.
In the press.
A few of the places Carolyn's work has been featured over the years.
“Carolyn Costin was my eating disorder therapist, and I credit her with my recovery.”
Essays to download.
A handful of pieces I've written over the years, yours to read whenever the moment is right.
Holidays are supposed to be happy times, but what if we don't feel happy, and what can we do about it?
Insights from clients on getting the most out of your treatment team.
There exists a sleeping sickness of the soul, its most dangerous aspect is that one is unaware of its coming.
The addiction model of treatment for eating disorders was originally taken from the disease model of alcoholism.
Holidays are supposed to be happy times; why do so many people get depressed?
How contemporary culture's treatment of the female body affects both clinicians and clients.
On the decision to sit down and listen to other people's suffering for a living.
Reflections.
Short, personal pieces from over the years; recovery wisdom, soul work, and a few thoughts on the seasons of a life.
The Emerging Role of Eating Disorder Coaching
Understanding how trained recovery coaches complement clinical treatment teams.
Read more → RecoveryIntegrating the Eating Disorder Self
Strengthen the Healthy Self and integrate the parts of self into one whole.
Read more → MindfulnessConscious Eating
Developing a mindful relationship with food and honoring your body's wisdom.
Read more →Carolyn’s Tips to becoming Recovered.
Short videos, a minute or two each, with the kind of practical tips I give both clients and clinicians. Gathered from almost fifty years of walking alongside people on their way to becoming recovered. Tap any one to watch.
You don't have to do this alone.
Find a CCI-certified coach, most of whom have walked the recovery road, or, if you feel called to help others, begin your own training.