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    International No Diet Day May 2, 2022
    Justine Rickard M.A.
    • May 2

    International No Diet Day May 2, 2022

    International No Diet Day takes place on May 6th with the intention of promoting awareness of the harms of dieting.
    The Ebb & Flow
    Mandy Hendrickson B.A.
    • Apr 19

    The Ebb & Flow

    Healing is not a linear process, rather it is a continuous journey filled with beautiful moments of self-exploration and discovery.
    Connecting with our Emotions
    Valarie Bittner M.A. CPC
    • Feb 22

    Connecting with our Emotions

    The ability to identify and express emotions can be challenging for people in recovery from an eating disorder.
    How to Stop Judging Your Emotions
    Tiffany Le RPN
    • Jan 11

    How to Stop Judging Your Emotions

    You can avoid, numb, and downplay your emotions, but the one thing you can’t do is make them disappear completely.
    Holiday Season 2021
    Justine Rickard M.A.
    • Dec 14, 2021

    Holiday Season 2021

    While the holidays can be a time filled with festivities and joy, they can also be a particularly challenging time for folks in recovery.
    Finding your True Self in Recovery
    Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
    • Nov 2, 2021

    Finding your True Self in Recovery

    “Who am I without the eating disorder?” This is a question we often hear from our clients...
    World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10, 2021
    Tiffany Le RPN
    • Sep 10, 2021

    World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10, 2021

    The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day, held on September 10th, is “working together to prevent suicide.”
    What to Expect When Meeting Your Registered Dietitian
    Rhea Lewandoski R.D.
    • Aug 11, 2021

    What to Expect When Meeting Your Registered Dietitian

    Meeting any new clinician for the first time can be worrisome. In this blog, Rhea talks about what to expect when meeting with your RD.
    Limiting Beliefs
    Tresa Clemmensen M.SC. CCC
    • May 18, 2021

    Limiting Beliefs

    How many of your limiting beliefs have you listened to as the truth throughout your lifetime?
    CMHA Mental Health Week - May 3-9, 2021
    Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
    • May 3, 2021

    CMHA Mental Health Week - May 3-9, 2021

    CMHA Mental Health Week is May 3-9, 2021. This year's message focuses on helping Canadians #GetReal with what they are feeling.
    Rest & Rejuvenation
    Tresa Clemmensen M.SC. CCC
    • Mar 2, 2021

    Rest & Rejuvenation

    But in truth, it is rest and rejuvenation that allows you to function optimally, something the eating disorder does not wish for you.
    Happy New Year!
    Breanna Mills R.D.
    • Dec 29, 2020

    Happy New Year!

    A new year can be a great time to reflect on your past year and reflect on your recovery. What went really well for you this year?
    Diet Talk During the Holidays
    Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
    • Dec 15, 2020

    Diet Talk During the Holidays

    The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and enjoyment.
    What Do We Really Have Control Over?
    Tresa Clemmensen M.SC. CCC
    • Dec 1, 2020

    What Do We Really Have Control Over?

    Many of us invest much energy into trying to control things in our lives that is not ours to control.
    Mindful and Intuitive Movement
    Breanna Mills R.D.
    • Nov 3, 2020

    Mindful and Intuitive Movement

    Healthy exercise is based in the process of exercise, not the outcomes.
    Making Safe Connections in Recovery
    Tresa Clemmensen M.SC. CCC
    • Sep 22, 2020

    Making Safe Connections in Recovery

    Shame is what you feel when you believe that you are a failure as a person or something is fundamentally wrong with you.
    World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
    Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
    • Sep 8, 2020

    World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

    It’s no secret that mental health plays a major role in these numbers, and it is well known that those experiencing depression are at a high
    Utilizing Support in Recovery
    Valarie Bittner M.A. CPC
    • Aug 19, 2020

    Utilizing Support in Recovery

    An active support system can play a key role in recovery.
    Is the Eating Disorder “Shoulding” on your Recovery?
    Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
    • Jul 14, 2020

    Is the Eating Disorder “Shoulding” on your Recovery?

    The eating disorder loves expectations. Particularly unrealistic, unattainable, and rigid expectations.
    Mindfulness Mission
    Westwind
    • Jun 16, 2020

    Mindfulness Mission

    Mindful Meditation does not necessarily mean sitting in silence for extended periods of time.
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