Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves

10/30/2026

A great curriculum for educators to consider 💜

10/26/2026

Join us Wednesday morning!

Learn skills to recognize early warning signs of disordered eating, and connect youth and families with resource and supports.

This session is for grade 7-12 Counsellors and Gym Teachers, Coaches, Youth Workers, Allied Health Workers and Volunteers that work with youth in the community.

Topics covered inlude:
- Recognition of how diet culture and bias influence early detection.
- Learning about the spectrum of disordered eating and eating disorders.
- Identify risk factors, protective factors, and early warning signs.
- How to use weight inclusive, non-stigmatizing language.
- About screening tools, and what to do with the results.
- What Disordered eating services and supports are available and how to connect with them.

To learn more and RSVP follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-disordered-eating-culture-screening-and-early-intervention-tickets-1999812493000?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/17/2026

Join us in person and learn skills to recognize early warning signs of disordered eating, and connect youth and families with resource and supports.

This session is for grade 7-12 Counsellors and Gym Teachers, Coaches, Youth Workers, Allied Health Workers and Volunteers that work with youth in the community.

Topics covered inlude:
- Recognition of how diet culture and bias influence early detection.
- Learning about the spectrum of disordered eating and eating disorders.
- Identify risk factors, protective factors, and early warning signs.
- How to use weight inclusive, non-stigmatizing language.
- About screening tools, and what to do with the results.
- What Disordered eating services and supports are available and how to connect with them.

To learn more and RSVP follow the link: https://eventbrite.ca

09/22/2026

New support for ARFID

💬 This week's support groups at F.E.A.S.T.:

New this week: an ARFID Caregiver Support Group, meeting every other Thursday.

Monday: Caregiver Support Group at 5pm PT / 8pm ET
• Open to parents, spouses, roommates, and anyone in a caregiving role

Tuesday: Sibling Support Group at 5pm PT / 8pm ET
• Open to siblings 13+ navigating life alongside a loved one with an eating disorder
• A safe, peer-led space to share and connect

Thursday: Caregiver Support Group at 11am PT / 2pm ET
• Open to parents, spouses, roommates, and anyone in a caregiving role

Thursday: ARFID Caregiver Support Group at 4pm PT / 7pm ET
• Open to caregivers of loved ones navigating ARFID, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
• Meets every other Thursday

📎 Register here: feast-ed.org/caregiver-sibling-support-groups

09/22/2026

A great resource for parents and caregivers

When we feel connected to our bodies and are able to accept or appreciate ourselves, we are more likely to respond to our bodies’ natural needs with care – such as by filtering out unhelpful appearance-focused messages to which we’re exposed. This resource highlights how, as a parent or caregiver of a young person, you can help transform moments of negative body image that they experience into moments of feeling comfortable in their skin, and foster their connectedness with and appreciation for their body.

How do you help the young people in your life develop positive body-image?

Access the resource:https://nedic.ca/media/uploaded/NEDIC_tipsheet_-_How_to_nurture_positive_body_image_in_your_child.pdf

Image Description: Purple background with white text "NEDIC" logo with "National Eating Disorder Information Centre" on top left corner. Below reads the title, "How to nurture positive body image in your child". On the bottom right corner an outlined side profile of a face in green, with a line art of a plant. Around the side profile are bubbles of a house, chat icons and two individuals with a smiley face between them. To the right listed in a column format are the following, line art of two individuals hugging, and text reads underneath reads, "About the word 'fat'". A line art of of a heart being hugged with the text underneath reading, "Strategies for helping your child feel comfortable in their body". Next is a line art of a heart and an individual in the centre of the heart with the text, "what to say if your child says 'ugh, I'm fat' (or expresses negativity about their body in some other way). Underneath is a line art of two induvial speaking with each other. At the bottom, there is a cellphone icon in blue with contact information as "For information, support resources and referrals chat with us online at NEDIC web link. Phoneline: 1-866-NEDIC-20 (416-340-4156 GTA)

09/02/2026

Don’t forget Kelty Mental Health and Family Smart parent peer support workers are here to support you as we move into the new school year.

If you are worried about your child’s relationship with food, eating, body image, or mental health, parent peer support workers are here to help.

09/02/2026

Come on out and walk to support breaking the bias and stigma surrounding eating disorders and mental health.
This is a great community event held right here on the north shore in support of the Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders💜

Path of Reflection is only ONE MONTH AWAY! 🌲

Registration is $35 (kids 12 + under are FREE), and spots are limited - register today at the link in our bio! 🔗

Here's how to make your walk count even more:

👟 First Step Forward
Make your first personal donation and take the first step toward creating real impact.

🌲 Hope Builder
Raise $100 and help build hope for individuals and families impacted by eating disorders.

✨ Community Champion
Share your fundraising page on social media and you'll be entered to win a $250 DUER gift card! 🎁

🏆 Reflection Champion
Raise $350 and your $35 registration fee is completely waived - thank you for leading the way in support of recovery.

Every dollar raised supports free peer support, accessible counselling, and recovery scholarships for individuals across British Columbia. Together, we walk toward hope and lasting change. 💙

07/20/2026

We are pleased to share that the Ottawa Disordered Eating Screen for Youth (ODES-Y) is now available in an interactive online format on the EmbodyBC website.

The ODES-Y is a brief, evidence-informed screening tool designed to help identify early signs of disordered eating and eating disorders in youth. The new interactive version makes it easier for youth, caregivers, educators, and health professionals to access, complete, and discuss screening results as part of early intervention and support. We know that recognizing concerns early can make a significant difference in outcomes for young people and their families.

Click the link below to explore the interactive ODES-Youth Screener and learn more about early identification and support for disordered eating.

https://embodybc.com/screening-tool/ottawa-disordered-eating-screen-for-young-people-odes-y/

06/23/2026

As we begin thinking ahead to Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) 2027, we're looking for input to help shape the direction of next year's campaign. We want to ensure our efforts reflect the needs, priorities, and experiences of the people and communities we serve.

Out of discussion with the EDAW 2026 working committee, we've created a survey in hopes that you will share thoughts on what themes, resources, events, and activities would be most meaningful and useful for you and your community. Please use this survey link to share your thoughts by June 30th : https://forms.gle/9ayUVhV13Cj3nSRT6

The survey results will be reviewed and consolidated to inform discussions and planning with our national EDAW working group this fall. More details on that to come soon!

Thank you in advance for sharing your ideas and helping shape EDAW 2027. We're grateful for your perspectives and look forward to hearing from you!

06/20/2026

Family peer support is available to Carers with youth struggling with body image issues and disordered eating. They are there to support you to support your youth💜