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:
To request an event listing, please complete this form.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Date: Thursday May 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm ADT
Location: The Oxford Taproom, 6418 Quinpool Road, Halifax
Combine your love of trivia, spending time with your friends, and supporting eating disorders recovery at Eating Disorder Nova Scotia's first-ever Trivia Night!
Tickets are $25 each.
As alcohol will be available for purchase, you must be 19 or older to attend.
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.
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
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)
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.
FOCUS GROUP
Date: Thursday May 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Location: Heartwood House (404 McArthur Avenue, Vanier)
Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre is hosting two dynamic focus groups to hear from those at the heart of its mission. Whether you’re someone with lived experience, a loved one, or a professional in the field, your voice is essential to building services that truly meet the needs of the community.
There will be snacks, refreshments, as well as a chance to win a door prize!
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