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.
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.
Tiffany Le RPNNov 30, 2021Letting Go of the Need for Approval from Others in RecoveryOne of the most common maintaining factors of the eating disorder that clients at Westwind have voiced, is the need for approval from others
Breanna Mills R.D.Nov 16, 2021Getting EnoughWhat does getting enough to eat truly mean? How could you determine if you are getting enough?
Katrina Wilson M.A. RPCNov 2, 2021Finding your True Self in Recovery“Who am I without the eating disorder?” This is a question we often hear from our clients...
Rhea Lewandoski R.D.Aug 11, 2021What to Expect When Meeting Your Registered DietitianMeeting any new clinician for the first time can be worrisome. In this blog, Rhea talks about what to expect when meeting with your RD.
Katrina Wilson M.A. RPCMar 30, 2021Dealing with uncertainty in recoveryFacing an unknown situation can be very challenging, especially since the idea of uncertainty has a lot of connotations, mostly negative.
Breanna Mills R.D.Dec 29, 2020Happy 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?
Katrina Wilson M.A. RPCDec 15, 2020Diet Talk During the HolidaysThe holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and enjoyment.
Tresa Clemmensen M.SC. CCCDec 1, 2020What 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.
Katrina Wilson M.A. RPCNov 17, 2020Positive Body Practises – Moving Towards Body AcceptanceYou get to choose how you treat your body, and what you are willing to do to reach true body acceptance.
Breanna Mills R.D.Nov 3, 2020Mindful and Intuitive Movement Healthy exercise is based in the process of exercise, not the outcomes.
Katrina Wilson M.A. RPCOct 20, 2020Creating a Recovery ContractWhat do you need to be reminded of when you are struggling?
Breanna Mills R.D.Oct 6, 2020Exercise During RecoveryAlthough exercise can be helpful and healthful, there is a point where exercise becomes unhealthy.