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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.

Justine Rickard M.A.
May 2, 2022


The Ebb & Flow
Healing is not a linear process, rather it is a continuous journey filled with beautiful moments of self-exploration and discovery.

Mandy Hendrickson B.A.
Apr 19, 2022


Assertiveness Communication and it’s Role in Recovery
Communication is an essential part of every relationship — although authentic, healthy communication can prove to be challenging.

Cindy Binions B.A. ICF
Apr 5, 2022


Food Choices: ED vs Recovery
One of the most freeing and challenging parts of recovery from an eating disorder, is determining what foods you actually enjoy.

Breanna Mills R.D.
Mar 22, 2022


Learning to tolerate distress in recovery
So what does tolerating the distress caused by the eating disorder mean?

Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
Mar 8, 2022


Connecting with our Emotions
The ability to identify and express emotions can be challenging for people in recovery from an eating disorder.

Valarie Bittner M.A. CPC
Feb 22, 2022


New 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?

Rhea Lewandoski R.D.
Dec 28, 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.

Justine Rickard M.A.
Dec 14, 2021


Letting Go of the Need for Approval from Others in Recovery
One of the most common maintaining factors of the eating disorder that clients at Westwind have voiced, is the need for approval from others

Tiffany Le RPN
Nov 30, 2021


Getting Enough
What does getting enough to eat truly mean? How could you determine if you are getting enough?

Breanna Mills R.D.
Nov 16, 2021


Finding your True Self in Recovery
“Who am I without the eating disorder?” This is a question we often hear from our clients...

Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
Nov 2, 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.

Rhea Lewandoski R.D.
Aug 11, 2021


Dealing with uncertainty in recovery
Facing an unknown situation can be very challenging, especially since the idea of uncertainty has a lot of connotations, mostly negative.

Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
Mar 30, 2021


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?

Breanna Mills R.D.
Dec 29, 2020


Diet Talk During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and enjoyment.

Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
Dec 15, 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.

Tresa Clemmensen M.SC. CCC
Dec 1, 2020


Positive Body Practises – Moving Towards Body Acceptance
You get to choose how you treat your body, and what you are willing to do to reach true body acceptance.

Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
Nov 17, 2020


Mindful and Intuitive Movement
Healthy exercise is based in the process of exercise, not the outcomes.

Breanna Mills R.D.
Nov 3, 2020


Creating a Recovery Contract
What do you need to be reminded of when you are struggling?

Katrina Wilson M.A. RPC
Oct 20, 2020


Exercise During Recovery
Although exercise can be helpful and healthful, there is a point where exercise becomes unhealthy.

Breanna Mills R.D.
Oct 6, 2020
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