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Our Vision:
Recovery from eating disorders for Every Body. Our Mission
As a leader driving change, Welcome to Body Brave!

We are a not-for-profit mental health service. We offer an integrative, contemporary approach to self-care, building healthy body image & supporting eating disorder recovery. Body Brave offers workshops, groups, individual support & a safe space to explore and express yourself. Our team includes medical professionals, yoga & meditation teachers, artists, trained CBT & DBT practitioners as well as eating disorder survivors. We believe that true healing includes the mind, body & our emotions.

11/02/2026

When someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, finding the words can be hard—especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed yourself.

In this memoir excerpt, Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar shares an honest moment from her experience as a caregiver.

Our module, “Communicating During Intense or High-Stress Moments,” offers practical ways to help your loved one feel heard, understood, and supported during difficult moments.

💻 Free, online, and self-guided
⏱️ Approximately 20 minutes

Explore: bodybrave.ca/caregiversupportprogram

Thank you to National Initiative for Eating Disorders - NIED, BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorder Recovery , and Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation for helping make caregiver support possible. 💙

10/30/2026

📣 Community Research Opportunity

Researchers at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Health are looking to hear from people with lived experience of eating disorders to better understand patient perspectives on eating disorder treatment.

You may be eligible to participate if you:
✔️ Are 18 years of age or older
✔️ Currently have an eating disorder
✔️ Are able to read and understand English

📝 Participation involves completing an anonymous survey, and participants will have the chance to win one of 20 Amazon gift cards.

To learn more or participate, use the link below or contact the research team:
🔗 https://research-study.nshealth.ca/surveys/?s=DNKYFHWJH8NAEPDD
📧 [email protected]

Please note: This study is not affiliated with Body Brave.

10/26/2026

Supporting someone you love through eating disorder recovery can bring moments of connection, uncertainty, and learning—for both of you.

In this excerpt, Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar reflects on seeing herself and her daughter as a team, facing the eating disorder together.

Our Caregiver Support Program module, Supporting Day-to-Day Recovery, offers space to learn and reflect on supporting your loved one through everyday recovery, with caregiver perspectives like this one.

💻 Free, virtual, and self-guided
⏱️ Approximately 25 minutes

Explore this module and more: bodybrave.ca/caregiversupportprogram

We’re grateful to our partners and funders who help make caregiver support possible: National Initiative for Eating Disorders - NIED, BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorder Recovery and Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation. 💙

10/23/2026

“I thought you’d tell me to get a grip.”

Fear of being dismissed can make it difficult to open up about eating concerns. Being met with curiosity and compassion can make that conversation feel possible.

In our latest blog, family physician Dr. Raman Kumar reflects on recognising eating disorders in primary care and creating space for patients to feel heard.

📖 A 3-minute read for primary care providers and anyone interested in more compassionate eating disorder care.

Read the blog: www.bodybrave.ca/blog

10/15/2026

Navigating eating disorder treatment and support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to help someone you care about.

Understanding where to turn, what to expect, and how to access care isn't always straightforward.

Our free, virtual Caregiver Support Program includes a module on Navigating the System & Knowing What to Do Next, designed to help caregivers better understand how the treatment system works and feel more informed about their next steps.

This 15-minute module offers practical information and guidance to help caregivers navigate available services, understand what to expect, and explore possible pathways to support.

🔗 Explore the program at: www.bodybrave.ca/caregiversupportprogram

We’re grateful to our partners and funders who help make caregiver support possible: National Initiative for Eating Disorders - NIED , BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorder Recovery and Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.

10/13/2026

🩺 What do people with eating disorders wish their healthcare providers knew?

Primary care providers are often among the first points of contact for individuals experiencing eating disorders. The way these conversations are approached can have a meaningful impact on early recognition, access to support, and the overall care experience.

Our latest blog, “Five Things People with Eating Disorders Want Their Primary Care Providers to Know,” highlights important perspectives that can help healthcare professionals better understand and support individuals navigating eating disorders.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.bodybrave.ca/post/five-things-people-with-eating-disorders-want-their-primary-care-providers-to-know

10/10/2026

🍂 With Thanksgiving and other social gatherings coming up, we know that eating around others can bring up feelings of anxiety, discomfort, or uncertainty for those navigating an eating disorder or recovery.

If this resonates with you, you're not alone. 💙

One strategy that may help is the Cope Ahead method: a way to prepare for situations you anticipate might feel challenging.

By identifying potential stressors, planning how you might respond, and mentally rehearsing coping strategies, you can approach upcoming gatherings with a little more confidence and self-compassion.

✨ Swipe through to learn the five steps of Cope Ahead.

💙 Save this post for an upcoming gathering, or share it with someone who might find it helpful.

10/02/2026

📣 Research Opportunity

Researchers at the University of Toronto are looking to gain perspectives to understand the preferences, needs, and desired features of an online physical activity support program for individuals with lived experience of eating disorders or disordered eating.

📧 Interested or want to learn more?
Contact the research team at [email protected] or [email protected]

09/30/2026

🗓️ HOLIDAY HOURS 🗓️

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we will be closed on Wednesday, September 30th.

We encourage you to take this day to honour survivors, celebrate Indigenous culture, learn and reflect.

All services will resume on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. 🧡

09/24/2026

Supporting someone with an eating disorder can come with a lot of questions. Learning more can be an important place to start. 💙

The Caregiver Support Program includes a module on Understanding Eating Disorders & Recovery, designed to help caregivers learn more about eating disorders, their causes, and what treatment and recovery can look like.

The Caregiver Support Program is free, virtual, and designed to fit into your life.
🔗 Learn more at www.bodybrave.ca/caregiversupportprogram

We’re grateful to our partners and funders who help make caregiver support possible: National Initiative for Eating Disorders - NIED, BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorder Recovery and Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation. 💙

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688 Queensdale Avenue East, Third Floor
Hamilton, ON
L8V1M1

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+1-905-312-9628

Website

https://www.bodybrave.ca/donate/

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