NEDIC Events

ONLINE PEER SUPPORT

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:

• BIPOC Group: 6-7 p.m. EST on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
• General Group: 12-1 p.m. EST on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
  
  

These support groups are free of charge and open to TGDI individuals ages 18 and older, living in any geographic location.

NEW ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP

For Healthcare Professionals Experiencing an Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating

Dates:  Thursdays starting March 27; weekly meetings until May 22

Times:  6:00 - 8:00 p.m. MT

This 8-week audio-only online support group, led by Registered Dietitian Selene Yan, is designed specifically for healthcare professionals seeking a recovery-focused environment.

Registration is open to residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon, and Northwest Territories.  

Fee:  $80

UPCOMING VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Free and open to anyone living in Canada. 

The Science Behind Eating Disorders
Date:  Monday April 28, 2025

Time:  6:00 - 7:15 p.m. ET

Learn more about the science behind eating disorders, touching on how stress, trauma, and systemic societal issues such as racism and fatphobia may affect the brain, and how these interactions and impacts may contribute to eating disorders.

Navigating Menopause and Eating Disorders: A Holistic Approach

Date:  Monday May 5, 2025

Time:  6:00 - 7:15 p.m. ET

Workshop Highlights: 

• Understanding Menopause and Eating Disorders: physiological and psychological changes during menopause and how they intersect with disordered eating patterns
• Holistic Approaches to Women's Health: holistic and naturopathic strategies to navigate menopausal symptoms while promoting a positive relationship with food and body image
• Health-At-Every-Size (HAES) and Anti-Diet Approach: principles of HAES and the anti-diet movement, emphasizing self-care and self-acceptance
• Trauma-Sensitive Care: insights into providing trauma-sensitive care for individuals experiencing both menopause and eating disorders, creating a supportive and understanding environment
• Social Justice in Women's Health: integrating social justice into practice, addressing systemic issues that impact women's health, and working towards achieving health equity.
  
  

Cultivating Self-Compassion

Date:  Monday June 2, 2025

Time:  6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ET

In this workshop, Alyssa Walsh, CCC, and Estelle Cochingyan we will lead a gentle exploration of shame and disordered eating, how shame might actually be trying to protect us, and how to use self compassion, radical acceptance, and gratitude as coping tools to support recovery. 

LUNCH & LEARN SERIES

Navigating Summer Stressors

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:   

• May 21 – Rejecting the Idea of a Summer Body, Finding Middle Ground, and Defining Your Support Network 
  
  
• May 28 – Building Self-Care Routines that Work for You through Summer Disruption
• June 4 – Making Recovery-Based Decisions in Familial Environments & Continuing to Nourish Yourself During Warmer Weather
• June 11 – Navigating Food-Centric Gatherings & Using Summer as an Opportunity for Growth in Your Recovery!
• June 18 – Fuelling Your Body & Building the Summer You Want Outside of Compulsive Movement
• June 25 – Recovery in the Face of Economic Uncertainty & Managing Emotions in the Time of Ozempic

You only need to register once to attend any or all sessions in the series.