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Shame and Eating Disorders
We have all experienced the uncomfortable feeling of shame wash over us. This is experienced all too frequently with those who struggle...
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Westwind
- Jun 7, 2018
Three Facts about Feelings
The ability to identify and express emotions is often challenging for people in recovery from an eating disorder. When someone feels...
Westwind
- May 24, 2018
The importance of separating yourself from the eating disorder
The idea of being separate from the eating disorder is one that is incredibly helpful in understanding how the disorder works, and in...
Westwind
- May 7, 2018
#GetLoud for Mental Health
May 7-13, 2018 marks the 67th Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mental Health Week. The goal in previous years was designed to...
Westwind
- Apr 30, 2018
International No Diet Day 2018 - Be kind to your body
International no diet day is fast approaching. This year I would like us all to take a moment to not only push back against the harmful...
Westwind
- Apr 12, 2018
Why travel to Brandon?
Tucked away in Western Manitoba, Brandon is a relatively unknown place. Many people from areas like Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto have...
Westwind
- Mar 29, 2018
Finding motivation in recovery
When people are starting something new, or something scary, or something important, they often feel they need to have the right amount of...
Westwind
- Mar 7, 2018
Table Talk - Meal Support and Boundaries around Eating
While meal times for most of us are viewed as a time to sit and relax with others and share the events of the day, for someone in...
Westwind
- Feb 13, 2018
Making Time for Self-Care
You may have heard this Audre Lorde quote before. "Self-care is not about self-indulgence, it is about self-preservation." The truth...
Westwind
- Feb 5, 2018
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2018
February 1-7 is Eating Disorder Awareness Week across Canada. Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities,...
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