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.
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
Free and open to anyone living in Canada.
Cultivating Self-Compassion
Date: Monday March 31, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ET
In this workshop, Alyssa Walsh, CCC and Estelle Cochingyan will facilitate 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 our recovery.
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