Warning: This website is not optimized for Internet Explorer 6.
Download Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, or Chrome.

Find out why this website is not optimized for Internet Explorer 6.

Providing the support you need to face life’s challenges.

Read More
Helping you to help your patients

Read More
Offering program development, research support, team building, employee assistance, and staff development services.

Read More
Delivering motivational and informative seminars to educate and inspire.

Read More

Dr. Binks Blog

Dr Binks SELF HELP: How to Improve Your Sleep

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

In recent years we have become very aware that as a society we simply do not get enough good quality sleep. We have also found links to sleep difficulty and obesity, chronic pain and a number of other health conditions. On average we get around 5 to 7 hours per night. Not everyone needs 8


The Exploitation of Obesity: Why Reality Weight Loss TV is a National Disgrace

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

Given the recent study published in Obesity showing negative impacts of “reality” weight loss TV – I thought it fitting to re-publish one of my early reactions to these programs.  (Article originally released September 2007)  As the new season of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” unfolds, ask yourself this: would I want to watch my child, my


Response to Forbes Article Disparaging Obesity Drugs

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

A recent blog at Forbes.com equated all current and future FDA approved obesity drugs with several fad diets (see “5 Deadliest Diet Trends” link below) My response posted on the site follows: For a writer who claims in her bio that ‘extensively researching everything’ is among your primary qualifications for doing what you do you


4 Simple Steps to Start Improving Your Mood

Posted on April 21, 2012 by admin

I thought it would be helpful to share a little piece of my program for managing negative mood. This is from my SELF HELP section on www.DrBinks.com where you will find other related information – including Part II in the series. What we have tried to do is to take some of the long-standing principles


STOP EMOTIONAL EATING WITH 5 SIMPLE STEPS

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

Like it or not, we are all emotional eaters to some extent. No I am not just talking about sitting down with a bowl of ice cream to help forget the latest break-up. I am talking about the all encompassing role that food plays in our emotional life. Links between food and emotions are a