These events may be of interest 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, groups, conferences, and seminars are in Canada.
To submit your listing for inclusion, please email us at nedic@uhn.ca.
SUPPORT GROUPS SCHEDULED
NEW support group for individuals ages 18 and older experiencing Binge Eating Disorder - https://www.silverliningsfoundation.ca/help/client
For parents and loved ones - https://www.silverliningsfoundation.ca/help/parent/
EDSNA offers support groups in Edmonton, Calgary and online, throughout the year.
Thanks to funding from the Ministry of Health, Addiction and Mental Health Branch, EDSNA is able to provide these low-cost support groups throughout the year for people both directly and indirectly affected by eating disorders.
Our groups are professionally facilitated and open to people with ANY type of eating disorder over the age of 18. We don’t require a diagnosis or referral and registration is through our website.
EDSNA groups are:
The province of Alberta is going to be purple on February 1st
and we want to share it with you!
Come find EDSNA volunteers at a secret landmark in each Calgary and Edmonton for prizes.
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/887997278694387
Questions: info@edsna.ca
Join us for a monthly support group for parents who have children suffering from eating disorders or who have an adolescent transitioning to adult care. Each month we share information and encourage each other. Guest speakers share their knowledge and insights to equip parents with tools to successfully work with their children. The group supplies hope, inspiration and strength.
The facilitator is a mother whose child is an eating disorder survivor. She knows first hand how hard it is to provide the support and effective treatment children need to beat eating disorders. She also knows that eating disorders can be cured and she encourages and supports parents as they support their children.
Each session is informal, and we encourage you to drop in or come for the whole evening. It runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
2020 Meeting Dates:
Jan. 7
Feb. 4
Mar. 3
Apr. 7
May 5
June 2
Jul,. 7
Aug. 11
Sept. 1
Oct. 6
Nov. 3
Dec. 1
Phoenix Wings Eating Disorders Recovery Initiative
895 Brant St. Unit 3
Burlington, ON L7R 2J6
Danielle’s Place
Techiya Loewen
Phone: 519-774-9835
phoenix.wings.ed.recovery@gmail.com
Looking Glass BC Online Peer Support: http://www.lookingglasscommunity.com/ops
Join the only ONLINE support group specifically for Black, Indigenous, People of Color who are struggling with disordered eating or eating disorders
Nalgona Positivity Pride is proud to host SAGE AND SPOON, a free support group that meets once a month online.
Title: Eating and Feeding Matters: From Science to Strategies
Presented By: Kim Barthel, OTR
On-line series of 8 live 90-minute webinars
(sessions will also be recorded with access available to registrants for 60 days after the live event)
Dates:
Jan 30, 31 & Feb 6, 7, 2021
Two 90-minute sessions per day
(11:00am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:00pm Eastern Time)
Course description:
Many clients with neurodiversity and mental health issues experience profound disturbances in their participation in eating and feeding. Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavioural Therapists and Nutritionists are team members who evaluate and enhance these functions, but sometimes struggle in seeing the integrated whole of the various complex factors contributing to the clients’ experiences. This workshop is a cutting-edged compilation of research on the science of eating and feeding from a neurobiological/physiological perspective as it pertains to picky eating, eating disorders (ARFID, anorexia nervosa, bulimia), sensory issues, oral motor/pharyngeal issues and attachment. Trans-disciplinary research, assessment and intervention strategies will be presented and discussed.
Sponsored by:
The Learning Workshop
https://thelearningworkshop.ca
Address: 222 Winding Lane, Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 5J6
Contact person:
Sherna Marcus
email: shernaandsteve@rogers.com
The first ever public viewing of GAIN will be held on Tuesday February 2nd at 7pm EST over Zoom. The viewing will be followed by a Q&A period with Co-producers Tegan and Zeina.
This event is the kick off to the inaugural Eating Disorder Awareness Week in Ontario which will be running from Feb 1st-Feb 7th. 💫
Join us and be one of the first to view an incredible story that has the potential to change the way the world thinks about eating disorders.
The VCH Eating Disorders Program is organizing a virtual event on Thursday February 4th, 7-8pm (PST) for Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2021!
To register, please visit: https://vancouvercoastalhealth.zoom.us/s/61715566432
We would love for you to please join us for this virtual event. This event is open to the public. Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested!
A FILMED READING OF THE VOICE IN THE MIRROR
Join us for the premiere screening of the filmed reading of The Voice in The Mirror, a short play commissioned by the Vancouver Coastal Health Eating Disorders Program. This play depicts the experience of a young person who develops an eating disorder, and the impact that the eating disorder has on her relationships and life. The dialogue between her and her eating disorder, the Voice in the Mirror, reflects the powerful force that the eating disorder can have on an individual.The VCH Eating Disorders Program hopes to finalize the script and produce a final film for future use as an educational tool.This will be an opportunity for the public to view The Voice in the Mirror, provide feedback on the play,and also share their perspectives on the topic
Join us virtually for a night of fun, to learn about eating
disorders, and to support a great mental health charity. Trivia
questions will cover a range of topics, including pop culture,
history, geography, music, and mental health. PRIZES will be
awarded to the winning teams.
This is a pay what you can event, with a suggested donation of
$10 per person. All money raised will support Sheena's Place
programs, which are oered free of charge to folks aected by
eating disorders. Free tickets are also available. Can’t wait to
see you there!
The Waterloo Wellington Eating Disorders Coalition invites you
to join our annual Faces of Recovery 2021. A panel discussion
featuring individuals on the road to recovery from an eating
disorder, as well as family members who have supported their
journey.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/faces-of-recovery-2021-onlineevent-
tickets-133348413695
Information: http://www.eatingdisorderscoalition.ca/events/2021/1/5/facesof-
recovery-2021
This virtual art gallery will have work displayed from individuals
who have experienced an eating disorder. Artwork will be
displayed throughout the week on various social media
channels, on MRU platforms, and during a MRU online mental
health event during the month of February.
"Lifted Up" is a virtual gathering for Christians to come together
in prayer in support of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Join
Sarah Higgins at 6:30pm via Zoom. Please RSVP to Sarah at
fednutritionconsulting@gmail.com to register and receive your
link.
Feb 3, 2021 18:30
Take part in a very special yoga class and guided meditation
practice over Zoom. Together
with our social media sponsor, Wine Women & Well-being’s Lisa
Webb and other special guests, we will be shining a light on
body- acceptance and self-compassion, in honour of Eating
Disorders Awareness Week 2021.
Feb 7, 2021 16:30
EDAW Virtual Cupcake Decorating and Nutrition Workshop,
hosted by Carlie and Sarah. Workshop will begin at 6:30pm
with hosts Carlie and Sarah.
Feb 4, 2021 18:30
Befriend Binge Eating
FREE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP
Learn practical tools tos tart making friends with your binge eating.
Q & A Time: Ask your questions about binge eating recovery.
with Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counsellor,Selene Yan
WED FEB 10 + THURS FEB 11
6-7:30 PM MST
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Join us virtually to discuss eating disorders, weight stigma,
body postivity and resources available to those struggling with
eating disorders in the Saskatoon area. We have prizes to give
away!
Featuring Rhea Lewandoski, RD, MB-EAT & Lauralyn Blackburn, MSW, Clinical RSW, CEDS-S, CDWF from BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorders
Ecstatic dance is a facilitated free-ow movement practice that
can support your spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual
health. It empowers people of all genders, sizes, and
backgrounds to freely express themselves.
This facilitated dance class will support you to connect with your
body in a gentle and loving way, and move without inhibitions.
You know when you take a deep breath and then realize you
weren’t really breathing before it? This event is that breath of
awareness. Show yourself some loving kindness in this 1.5 hour
meditation and self-care workshop that will explore multiple
avenues to self-care
Based on the principles of Embodiment, this workshop will help
attendees recognize how the weaponization of bodies has
encouraged us to disconnect from ourselves. Through a mix of
personal stories, case studies, research, and professional
experience, body-image expert Dr. Angela Grace will discuss
aspects of weight bias, its intersectionality with social justice,
and how our bodies interact with the world. Practical tips and
strategies to address how we talk about bodies, and our body,
will also be shared. Challenge existing body norms, strengthen
the connection between your body and mind, and learn to see
your body through your own eyes.
**Open to submissions until February 7th, 2021
We are looking for creative designs inspired by hope, optimism,
recovery, and eating disorders awareness! In partnership with
GiveAMask, the winning design will be manufactured and sold.
EDSNA will also be the recipient of one mask for each mask sold,
which will be donated to local organizations and other eating
disorder-focused groups.
Help us help others and showcase your vision for Awareness!
Email submissions to manda@edsna.ca
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This relaxing and gentle yoga nidra class is your opportunity for
a pause and reset. In this 90 minute class you will be guided
through a dreamy experience of sleep meditation that will allow
you to slip into a deep state of relaxation.
When: Sunday January 31, 7-8:30 pm
Where: 656 Caldwell Road, Dartmouth
Cost: $15
Register: www.facebook.com/tammyturpleyoganidrareiki
We understand because we’ve been there.
Join us virtually during Eating Disorders
Awareness Week and get to know some of our very own and
fabulous volunteer Peer Mentors!
Eating Disorders Nova Scotia strongly believes that there is
power in sharing stories of lived experience.
During this casual panel event, we will listen to some Peer
Mentors’ stories of lived experience recovering from an eating
disorder and what it’s like to be a mentor with us. You’ll also
learn a little about the process of becoming a Peer Mentor with
our organization.
Questions welcome from attendees throughout the session!!
We have BIG news!
DRUM ROLL PLEASE…
We’ll be welcoming Registered Dietitian Breanne Hopkins to the
Eating Disorders Nova Scotia team on Monday February 8!
Get to know Breanne, her approach and anything else you want
to know about her and our new dietitian services.