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Justine Rickard M.A.

International No Diet Day - May 6th, 2023

International No Diet Day is celebrated on May 6th and serves as a day to bring awareness to the dangers of dieting and Diet Culture.

Rhea Lewandoski R.D.

Self-Compassion and Eating

May 1-7 is Mental Health Week. We want to add our voice to promote mental health awareness & reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health

Cindy Engelstad B.A. ICF

Befriending your Inner Critic with Self-Compassion in Recovery

Recovery is a time when utilizing self-compassion and quieting your outspoken inner-critic is vital.

Breanna Mills R.D.

Unconditional Permission

The eating disorder wants to keep you stuck in rigid rules about what, when, how much and where you eat.

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!