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A Virtual Panel Discussion About this Event Eating Disorders are a social justice issue. Our society is cis-heteropatriarchal, ableist, racist, and classist — and, unfortunately, the landscape of eating disorder support and treatment reflect that. Although much more research is needed, emerging evidence shows that eating disorders disproportionately impact people who are marginalized and oppressed,... Read more >

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Why this workshop? Treatment for our children is tough, at a time when the eating disorder puts them in a highly distressed state. While previously, we parents did a perfectly fine job and had happy, loving children, suddenly we need to skill up. Without new skills, our homes become war zones, or we're constantly walking... Read more >

We are hosting our monthly webinar for parents and carers called FIRST, DO NO HARM. In this free webinar Jillian will teach you how to detect if your child has an eating disorder, walk you through the next steps you need to take and help you problem solve through some of the obstacles in your... Read more >

An Introduction and Alternative Perspective to Thinking About Fatness About this event What's your relationship with fat? Is being fat a choice? In what ways is our culture fat-phobic? How can we move away from shame and towards radical self acceptance? Join Social Worker and researcher, Amanda Hollahan, for a workshop that will include alternative... Read more >

Presented by EDNS: Eating Disorders, including Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia, Bulimia and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder often start in adolescence. If you're concerned about your child or teenager, this info session is for you. We will be joined by experts from the IWK and NS Health Authority to learn about: Common warning signs The... Read more >

Eating Disorders Recovery Summit Presented by Eating Disorders Nova Scotia. About this event Recovery Is Possible. Join Eating Disorders Nova Scotia and listen to inspiring stories from people who have experienced an eating disorder and see how they navigated or navigate through their own recovery. We will be having four incredible panelists from diverse backgrounds... Read more >

This 90 min webinar is a pared-down version of the 2-day caregiver workshop. Kind of like the highlight reel featuring some of our favorite parts. Come and join Sue Huff (family peer support worker) and Natasha Files, RSW (co-director of Mental Health Foundations), as they provide a framework and specific skills to support your loved... Read more >

Have you heard the words “anti-diet” or “diet culture” and wondered what the heck that’s all about? Wonder no longer! This session is an introduction to understanding diet culture, where it comes from, the impacts of diet culture, and what you can do. Plus, we will explore what it means to be anti-diet. Learn how... Read more >

This free, online seminar might be helpful to anyone who has witnessed or experienced high risk behaviours, suicide ideation or actual attempts, or self injury of a loved one. PTSD in caregivers is a very real thing.