Lori D. Galperin - Featured on Safe Space Radio

On October 13, 2010 Lori D. Galperin, LCSW- Castlewood Treatment Center's Clinical Co-Director was interviewed for Safe Space Radio. Lori was interviewed by Dr. Anne Hallward, a board certified psychiatrist who runs a weekly radio show called "Safe Space Radio." In the interview, Lori describes the many roles that eating disorders serve in the life of a young person, and the importance of not getting into power struggles to try to remove it. She highlights anorexia as an attempt to turn the body into a machine that is not subject to vulnerability and unpredictability, as a way to feel safe. This is a central philosophy at Castlewood Treatment Center for eating disorders.

Safe Space is a show about subjects that are difficult to talk about-a forum for the courageous discussion of topics that make people feel uncomfortable. It is a space for the respectful discussion of matters that touch hearts and yet feel risky to share; subjects that deserve, but rarely get, thoughtful consideration.

The topics on Safe Space often deal with the guests' courage to accept difference in themselves, especially when they feel afraid or shamed about that difference. Shame is a painful psychological and emotional experience, but it is also a political force. All acts of courage inspire others to take risks, to express themselves, to be themselves. Such acts have political force to stand up to silencing, to create change.

Each show attempts to name and acknowledge difficult feelings, and to honor those who have found their own way of putting them into perspective. Listening to Safe Space will introduce you to many who are daring to speak about what is true for them as they find a way to turn their deepest wounds or hidden struggles into a gift for others.

To listen to Lori's interview please go to the following link:

Lori D. Galperin on Safe Space