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Mandy Hendrickson B.A.

Sleep and Sleep Hygiene

For people with eating disorders, sleep disturbances such as insomnia tend to be common. Today, we talk about sleep hygiene.

Justine Rickard M.A.

Strengthening Your Recovery Through Value-Based Activities

Strengthening your recovery is not only about challenging the eating disorder, but also about reengaging in your life in meaningful ways.

Rhea Lewandoski R.D.

Food Neutrality

Growing up you may have been exposed to the concept that some foods are “good” and some are “bad”. This is a common message in our society.

Breanna Mills R.D.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023

Many Eating Disorder groups from across Canada join together for Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This week of action is February 1st - 7th.

Mandy Hendrickson B.A.

Joyful Movement

So, what is Joyful Movement? In eating disorders, we hear this term a lot, but what is it?

Valarie Bittner M.A. CPC

“Dear Body”

As we enter the new year, it’s a new opportunity to jump in with an attitude of self reflection!

Justine Rickard M.A.

Dealing With Diet Talk Over the Holidays

The holidays can be a time filled with joy, connections, traditions, and more.

Mandy Hendrickson B.A.

Weight Stigma & its Impact on Medical Diagnosis of Eating Disorders

The negative attitudes, internalized beliefs and behaviours toward people perceived as having a higher BMI is a societally accepted.

Rhea Lewandoski R.D.

Expanding Your Definition of Health

Health is more than just the absence of disease or illness.

Justine Rickard M.A.

Strengthening Your Recovery Voice

Finding and strengthening your recovery voice is an important strategy in eating disorder recovery.