The events listed on this page are relevant to individuals who have a personal or professional interest in eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, and related subjects. As we are a Canadian organization, most of these events are in Canada.
If you are hosting an event, such as an education session, workshop, or conference, we invite you to let us know about it. We are happy to promote the following on this page:
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Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations (FEDUP) is collective of Trans+, Gender Diverse, and/or Intersex (TGDI) people who believe eating disorders in marginalized communities are social justice issues.
FEDUP runs the following peer support groups on Zoom:
These support groups are free of charge and open to TGDI individuals ages 18 and older, living in any geographic location.
DATES: Wednesdays starting May 21 to June 25, 2025
TIME: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PT
This is a free, virtual educational series open to anyone aged 19+ who is experiencing, or has experienced, an eating disorder or disordered eating — regardless of where they are in their recovery journey. Each session will be led by Margaret Noel, RCC, with one session facilitated by special guest speaker Ally Choo, RD.
TOPICS:
You only need to register once to attend any or all sessions in the series.
Date: Thursday June 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
This session will explore what it truly means to walk alongside someone through the ups and downs of recovery. Grounded in lived experience and expert insight, the session will offer practical tips for communication and boundary setting, along with reflections on the emotional realities of caregiving. With a focus on self-compassion and sustainable self-care, this session reminds caregivers that their well-being matters too—and that supporting someone else begins with showing care to ourselves.
Speakers:
Janet Noble (she/her), MSW, RSW
Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar (she/her), MD, PhD, CCFP
Gail Pope (she/her)
Date: Monday June, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm ET
Join the National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED) for a skills-based workshop to learn how to help someone quickly de-escalate an overwhelming emotion to return to a more rational, flexible, and receptive state of mind. This workshop is designed to be especially useful for teachers, parents/caregivers, administrators, and front line workers who are confronted with the emotional dysregulation of others and aren't sure what to say or do to help the situation.
If you have questions about this event, please contact lynne@nied.ca.
Women's Health Clinic is offering virtual workshops via Microsoft Teams. They are free and open to people ages 16 and up of all genders (women, men, trans and non-binary people).
QueerED
Date: Thursday June 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm CDT
This workshop is an invitation for conversation and connection around the intersection of 2SLGBTQIA communities and relationship with food and body. Workshop learning and discussion facilitated by two counsellors from the Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Program.
Body Neutrality
Date: Wednesday July 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm CDT
Body neutrality is an approach that emphasizes valuing and respecting your body for its functions, rather than focusing on appearance or societal beauty ideals. It offers a balanced perspective between body positivity, which promotes loving and celebrating your body, and body negativity, fostering a more realistic and grounded connection with your physical self.
Free (for Saskatchewan residents) full-day online workshop
Facilitated by Lauralyn Blackburn, MSW, RSW, CEDS-S
This online workshop is designed to equip carers with practical skills derived from Emotion-Focused Family Therapy that will help them strengthen their relationships, with their loved one and respond effectively to strong emotional reactions.
Dates:
Thursday March 24, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday July 18, 2025
Time:
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT on all dates