References/Testimonials "Thank you for inspiring growth within me, for helping me feel like I'm not alone, for validating and supporting my goals and aspirations, for teaching me what my body is for, for not judging me.  Your guidance is affirming and enables me to be freed from negative thoughts, and it is easy for me to love myself when I'm around you." A.F., California "Everyone was inspired by your presentation.  You made a great impression and I'm so grateful that you took the time to come and answer some of our questions." Delta Gamma, UVA “I mean, let's be honest, you are the one thing that has kept me sane, healthy, and in recovery...I don't know what I would do without you and I'm willing to tell anyone that!...I just don't know what I'd do without the perspective you have.” L.C, California "This thank you comes from the complete me -- not just one part of me that was grateful for your help. So, thanks for helping me become me again!" H.C., New Jersey "I wanted to thank you for all the support you have given me during the whole ordeal. You have enabled me to live strong." E.S., Virginia "We really appreciate your involvement in the female athlete triad panel.  You are an articulate speaker and we think that you are an excellent role model for the young women at UVA." Life Skills Program Staff, UVA "Just wanted to thank you again for having the group.  It's something I look forward to for the whole week.  Any time I feel discouraged I just take a deep breath and think, it will be okay, I get to see Kate and everyone on Sunday." M.W., Virginia  “Thanks for always listening so patiently, but most of all, for understanding. I hope your Birthday is filled with as much love and compassion as you’ve shown to me and all of your girls.” S.H., Maine  “Just wanted to say thanks for all you do. I always love Thursdays cuz I get to meet with you, and you really make me feel so much better. Sometimes I just feel like, can't I go stay at Kate’s tonight! Everyone else is driving me nuts!” L.C., California  “Thank you so much for your encouraging e-mail. I don’t know how you do it, but no one can make me feel half as good about myself as you can!” M.W., Virginia “I value everything you wrote. I have printed it out and will reread and keep it as a guide.” C.T., Washington, DC  “Thanks, Kate. I really appreciate your working with my daughter. She has recently said to me - and to her doctor yesterday -that it is sometimes easier to talk with the friends she has shared this with than with adults, because friends don’t pretend that they understand or know what you should do. She has said that you are an exception to that because you do understand what she’s going through, and you are also willing to listen to what it is like for her. I am grateful for you!” D.W., Virginia