Justine Rickard M.A.May 2International No Diet Day May 2, 2022International No Diet Day takes place on May 6th with the intention of promoting awareness of the harms of dieting.
Mandy Hendrickson B.A.Apr 19The Ebb & FlowHealing is not a linear process, rather it is a continuous journey filled with beautiful moments of self-exploration and discovery.
Cindy Engelstad B.A. ICFApr 5Assertiveness Communication and it’s Role in RecoveryCommunication is an essential part of every relationship — although authentic, healthy communication can prove to be challenging.
Breanna Mills R.D.Mar 22Food Choices: ED vs RecoveryOne of the most freeing and challenging parts of recovery from an eating disorder, is determining what foods you actually enjoy.
Katrina Wilson M.A. RPCMar 8Learning to tolerate distress in recoverySo what does tolerating the distress caused by the eating disorder mean?
Valarie Bittner M.A. CPCFeb 22Connecting with our EmotionsThe ability to identify and express emotions can be challenging for people in recovery from an eating disorder.
Cindy Engelstad B.A. ICFJan 25Meet the Staff – Cindy EverndenIn this edition of "Meet The Westwind Staff", we get to know Cindy Evernden, our Senior Support Staff located at the Brandon, MB location.
Tiffany Le RPNJan 11How to Stop Judging Your EmotionsYou can avoid, numb, and downplay your emotions, but the one thing you can’t do is make them disappear completely.
Rhea Lewandoski R.D.Dec 28, 2021New Years Resolution - Reject Diet Culture Diet culture tends to be noisy around the holidays, so, how do we protect recovery and make a resolution to reject diet culture?
Justine Rickard M.A.Dec 14, 2021Holiday Season 2021While the holidays can be a time filled with festivities and joy, they can also be a particularly challenging time for folks in recovery.