Compassionate Healing Institute

11/08/2025

Our CHI clinicians were truly grateful to attend the FPA Broward Region psychologists’ networking breakfast this morning at First Watch. It was meaningful to reconnect with familiar colleagues and to welcome new connections into our professional circle. Gatherings like this remind us how strong and supportive our local psychology community can be when we come together with shared purpose.

Thank you to FPA Broward Region for fostering community, collaboration, and thoughtful conversation. We value these opportunities to learn from one another and to continue growing as clinicians and as a collective.

Attending on behalf of CHI: Dr. Sheffield and Dr. Anidjar.

10/17/2025

💙 Wrapping up the week with gratitude and connection!

Today we celebrated our amazing dietitian Paije’s birthday 🎉 over lunch with our wonderful friends from CBT of Central and South Florida — such a fun and joy-filled way to end the week!

We’re also feeling so grateful to the iaedp South Florida Chapter for hosting today’s inspiring Embodied Healing event. 🌿 The conversations around compassion, embodiment, and recovery remind us why we love being part of this incredible eating disorder community.

Here’s to more learning, laughter, and healing — together 🤍

10/14/2025

🌿 It’s OCD Awareness Week! 💙

OCD is more than what you see on the surface — it’s not about being “neat” or “organized.” It’s a real, often misunderstood mental health condition that deserves compassion, understanding, and awareness.
This week, let’s break the stigma and open the conversation. 💬✨

When we replace judgment with empathy, we create space for healing and hope. Every story shared, every voice raised, and every heart that listens brings us one step closer to a world where people with OCD feel seen and supported.

💙 You can help:
➡️ Learn the facts about OCD
➡️ Share posts that educate and inspire
➡️ Check in on someone who might be struggling
➡️ Use your voice — awareness starts with you
There is hope. Recovery is possible. And together, we can make the future brighter for those living with OCD. 🌈

10/14/2025

Tomorrow!

Join ANAD and Compassionate Healing Institute to answer your questions about ARFID and OCD. Whether you're a loved one, a provider, or someone personally navigating these mental health conditions, this is your space to find answers, resources, and support.

Register now: anad.org/events

10/14/2025

🌿 It’s OCD Awareness Week! 💙

OCD is more than what you see on the surface — it’s not about being “neat” or “organized.” It’s a real, often misunderstood mental health condition that deserves compassion, understanding, and awareness.

This week, let’s break the stigma and open the conversation. 💬✨
When we replace judgment with empathy, we create space for healing and hope. Every story shared, every voice raised, and every heart that listens brings us one step closer to a world where people with OCD feel seen and supported.

💙 You can help:
➡️ Learn the facts about OCD
➡️ Share posts that educate and inspire
➡️ Check in on someone who might be struggling
➡️ Use your voice — awareness starts with you

There is hope. Recovery is possible. And together, we can make the future brighter for those living with OCD. 🌈

10/08/2025

Join us next Wednesday ! :D

Join ANAD and Compassionate Healing Institute to answer your questions about ARFID and OCD. Whether you're a loved one, a provider, or someone personally navigating these mental health conditions, this is your space to find answers, resources, and support.

Register now: anad.org/events

09/19/2025

✨ We’re excited to welcome Dr. Cati Anidjar, Psy.D. to the team at Compassionate Healing Institute! ✨

Dr. Anidjar brings warmth, compassion, and expertise in working relationally with children, parents, and families. She creates a supportive space where healing, connection, and growth can take root. 💙

To celebrate her joining our practice, we are offering sliding scale therapy sessions with Dr. Anidjar through the end of the year. This is a wonderful opportunity for families and individuals seeking accessible, high-quality care.

At CHI, we believe that every person deserves a path to healing. With Dr. Anidjar’s collaborative approach, clients can explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and build resilience. 🌿

📩 Contact us today to learn more or schedule a session. Spots are limited!

09/17/2025

✨ Practicing intuitive eating is a powerful way to heal your relationship with food and your body. Instead of following rigid diet rules, intuitive eating encourages you to tune in to your body’s signals and honor your unique needs. 🌿

Here are a few tips to help you start:
🍴 Listen to your hunger and fullness cues – your body knows when it needs fuel and when it’s satisfied.
🧘 Practice mindful eating – slow down, notice flavors, and reduce distractions during meals.
📝 Challenge food rules and diet culture – let go of “good” vs. “bad” food labels.
💛 Give yourself unconditional permission to eat – no food should be off-limits.

Remember: intuitive eating is about trust, compassion, and balance. It’s not about perfection—it’s about reconnecting with your body’s wisdom. 🌸

Have you tried intuitive eating? Share your favorite tip below ⬇️

09/17/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to our very own .lissette.cortes ! 🥳 We loved celebrating you with some much-needed team sushi 🍣💛 Cheers to another year of compassion, laughter, and growth together!

09/05/2025

Intuitive means “based on what one feels to be true, even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.” In other words, it’s something we already know how to do, it’s built in. Join the movement towards Intuitive Eating! It's time to listen to your body's natural cues for hunger and fullness. Start your journey here: https://wix.to/ECe8Yft

Intuitive means “based on what one feels to be true, even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.” In other words, it’s something we already know how to do, it’s built in. Eating intuitively simply means listening to your body’s natural cues: hunger, fullness, and even cravings.

07/31/2025

✨ Welcome, Paije Nobles, MS RDN! ✨
We are thrilled to welcome our newest registered dietitian, Paije Nobles, to the Compassionate Healing Institute team! Paije brings her deep clinical expertise and warm, collaborative approach to supporting clients in healing their relationship with food and body.

With specialized experience in eating disorders, intuitive eating, and nutrition for neurodivergent individuals, Paije is passionate about creating a safe, affirming space for all bodies and identities.

Her client-centered, trauma-informed care aligns perfectly with our mission to provide holistic, compassionate support for individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and related mental health concerns.

Join us in giving Paije a warm welcome! We’re honored to have her as part of our healing community. 💙

📍 Now accepting new clients for in person nutrition therapy in Coral Springs, Florida
📩 To learn more or schedule with Paije, contact us at info@compassionateinst.com or visit www.compassionateinst.com or call (561) 679 1139

07/03/2025

💙 CHI at IOCDF 2025: Join Us in Chicago! 💛

We’re honored to share that Compassionate Healing Institute and the Special Interest Group for OCD and Eating Disorders (SIG) will be attending the 2025 IOCDF Conference in Chicago — and we have some incredible offerings planned! 🧠🦋

✨ What’s Happening:

🔹 Support Group – We’ll be hosting a special support group focused on the intersection of Eating Disorders and OCD for those navigating both experiences.
🔹 Panel Presentation – Don’t miss “The Complex Intersection of Eating Disorders and OCD”, where our team and other experts will explore treatment challenges, compassion-focused care, and lived experiences.
🔹 3rd Annual In-Person SIG Meeting – You’re invited! Join us for connection, collaboration, and breakfast provided by Compassionate Healing Institute 🍽️.
📍 Please RSVP to info@compassionateinst.com

This conference is a vital space to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for evidence-based, compassionate care. Let’s keep pushing the field forward—together.

📍 Chicago, IL
📅 July 2025