Burlington

2010 Harvest of Hope Fundraiser
5th Annual Brunch and Silent Auction
Featuring guest speaker: Elizabeth Grandbois (2010 "To the Top Canada Award" recipient and founder of "Elizabeth's Concert of Hope")
Date: Sunday November 14th, 2010
Time: 11:30am to 3:30pm
Place: RattleSnake Point Golf Club - Banquet Hall 5407 Regional Road #25 (Bronte Rd) Milton, ON L9T 2X6
Event: Brunch & Silent Auction Entertainment & Door Prizes
Cost: $60 per person
To purchase your tickets please contact Carly Lambert at 905-333-5548 or email at carly@daniellesplace.org
Danielle’s Place 895 Brant St. Suite #3 Burlington, ON L7R 2J6
905-333-5548 www.daniellesplace.org

Guelph

Governments and health organizations around the world have declared a war on the “epidemic” of obesity. Acceptable body weight standards have been repeatedly lowered so that more than 60% of the North American population is now considered to be overweight and in need of treatment, yet there is no evidence that these treatments are
effective.

As a result, women of all sizes, and increasing numbers of men. suffer from an intense fear of fat. This fear plays havoc with self-esteem and promotes disordered eating and exercising behavior.|

In this workshop, Dr. Jonathan Robison explores the social, political, economic and scientific foundations of traditional approaches to the issue of weight and health. The philosophical and scientific basis of an effective, alternative approach for helping people with weight-related concerns will be described, and practical applications for the workplace, private practice and public health policy will be presented.

Workshop Details
Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010
Time: 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. - Registration
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Workshop
Venue: Italian Canadian Club (135 Ferguson Street, Guelph)
Cost: $65.00 per person

Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
1) Critique the scientific foundations and efficacy of current approaches to helping people with weight-related concerns.
2) Discuss the economic, social, political and health consequences of the “war on obesity.”
3) Describe the philosophical foundations and major components of an alternative approach for helping people with weight-related concerns.
4) Begin to implement the “Health At Every Size” approach in clinical, public health, recreational, academic and worksite settings.

Please click here for the EDC Brochure and Registration Form:
http://www.eatingdisorderscoalition.ca/public_html/news/2010/Jon%20Robison%20Workshop.pdf

Richmond Hill

Eating Disorders of York Region presents...

OPEN HOUSE Nutrition in Balance For a Healthy Lifestyle
Thursday, August 5th 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.With Nutritionist Lara Katz, B.A.Sc.

This is an introduction to a free program which will help clarify Canada’s Food Guide and show how it can work for everyone. We will look at nutritional requirements, portion sizes, and the importance of snacks as well as how to interpret food labels. Nutrition myths and facts will be discussed as will how to make healthy food choices when eating out. The program will present a comprehensive approach to a healthy lifestyle that is attainable and sustainable.

Nutrition in Balance For a Healthy Lifestyle Four week program, Mondays, August 9 to August 30 7:30 to 8:30
This four week program which will help clarify Canada’s Food Guide and show how it can work for everyone. We will look at nutritional requirements, portion sizes, and the importance of snacks as well as how to interpret food labels. Nutrition myths and facts will be discussed as will how to make healthy food choices when eating out. The program will present a comprehensive approach to a healthy lifestyle that is attainable and sustainable

Healing Emotional Eating
With Marilyn Strauch and co-facilitated by Michal Erez
Tuesdays August 17 to September 14; 6:30-7:30
Meeting at a new location: 160 Cidermill Avenue, Vaughan (Jane St. south of Langstaff Ave.)
Individuals with eating disorders may overeat or emotionally eat in an effort to numb out or not deal with uncomfortable negative emotions, or to reinforce a positive mood. This group explores ways to foster positive body image and avoid long term negative physical conditions.

(Re) Discovering Who You Are: Beyond the Disordered Eating Identity
With Amelia Perri RN BScN
Beginning in July 8th (excluding July 15th and August 19th)
From 5:30 - 7:00 pm
In this 8 week program we will engage in various activities and conversations to connect with your identity beyond the eating disorder. Part of the program will include creating a scrapbook that can help you to remember important aspects of your life.

Support and Guidance for Family and Friends
With Amelia Perri RN, BScN
Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:00pm; July 29th to August 19th
Watching a loved one struggle though an eating disorder can be a very sensitive process. Sharing your stories experiences, and challenges in a safe environment with those that understand, is what you will endure from this group. Learn skills, obtain resources & most importantly HOPE to assist the individual in your life with support. Open to everyone, including those who have attended previous sessions for on-going support.

Vibrant Health & Wellness
With James Griffin
Four Wednesdays beginning August 4, 7:00 – 8:30pm
From 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
In this 4 week program, you will have the opportunity to learn and apply proven steps and strategies to produce vibrant health and wellness in all areas of your life; physical, mental and emotional. This program will provide you with step by step instructions and tools to help you move away from the limiting belief of "life happens to me", to the empowering and inspiring belief of, "I am the creator of my life!"
You will also have the chance to learn and practice the healing art of Qigong. Qigong (pronounced ch'i-gung) is a psycho-physiological Chinese based meditative practice that uses posture, movement, breathing, meditation, visualization and intention to promote the circulation of qi (energy) within the human body, and enhance a practitioner's overall health. It has also been referred to as acupuncture without the needles as both acupuncture and qigong release energy blockages.

Experiencing the Authentic You Through Creative Art Therapy
With facilitators from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute Jen Arnold CYW, B.A. in Cultural Studies, Sarah Bedley B.A. in Psychology and Art

An eight week program to be held on Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00, August 3 to Septmeber 21 (for 8 weeks)
This opportunity will provide you with the materials to express yourself imaginatively, authentically, and spontaneously; an experience that over time can lead to personal fulfillment, emotional reparation and recovery. The art images become significant in achieving personal insight; resolving conflicts; solving problems; and formulating new perceptions that in turn lead to positive change, growth and healing.

Art therapy can help you discover your underlying thoughts and feelings. It is hoped that you will not only gain insight but perhaps a better understanding of yourself and the way you relate to people around you. The creative process itself can be a health enhancing and a growth producing experience.

NO ART EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Art therapy is a form of therapy using art materials, such as paint, pastels, chalk and collage to give expression through shapes, colours and imagery to your thoughts and feelings that may be difficult, otherwise, to communicate.

All programs are offered free of charge. To register call (905) 886-6632 or email support-group@edoyr.com

For information regarding free support programs for individuals working through an eating disorder and for their family and friends or for information about monthly Open House presentations please visit our website www.edoyr.com or call (905) 886- 6632.

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE MOVED TO OUR NEW LOCATION In the Community Support Centre at 10155 YONGE ST. (Just past the first traffic light north of Major Mackenzie)

Toronto

REFLECTING, REVISING, RESPONDING
2010 Bi-Annual Conference of the  Eating Disorders Association of Canada / Association des troubles de l’alimentaires du Canada 

The Eating Disorders Association of Canada (EDAC)/ Association des troubles de l’alimentaires du Canada (ATAC)  is an organization of Canadian health care providers in the field of eating disorders and related issues.  
The primary mandate of EDAC/ATAC has been to develop linkages across the country and to formalize ways of 
working with each other for the purpose of servin the needs of those whose lives are impacted by eating disorders.

Conference Date: November 18 & 19, 2010
Location: Park Hyatt Hotel in Toronto, ON
Contact:li.conferences@sickkids.ca
For more information, please visit www.sickkids.ca/learning

 The Objectives of the 2010 National Conference:
1) To support the development of active research and clinical collaborations between relevant stakeholders 
and to provide support or ongoing initiatives now underway with the eventual aim of improved access to high 
quality care, and optimized treatment goals.
2) To introduce new knowledge and update clinicians on emerging theories and research both from the areas 
of eating disorder reseach as well as related fields.
3) To provide an opportunity for discussion and development of national clinical guidelines pertaining to the
 treatment of eating isorders within a Canadian context.
 
Conference Theme: “REFLECTING, REVISING, RESPONDING”
1) Emerging Theories and Clinical Practices from Eating Disorder Programs or Related Fields 
- Updates on current programs that relate to areas of advocacy, prevention, education, policy, treatment 
and/or media.
2) Emerging Research from the Area of Eating Disorders or Related Fields 
- Updates on new or preliminary research in the field that relate to areas of advocacy, prevention, education, 
policy, treatment and/or media.
 
Eligibility to Submit Abstracts:
- Author 1 (first person listed on abstract) verify that all co-author(s) (if applicable) consent to be included on 
the abstract.
- One or more of the authors agree to register, attend and present at the conference.
 
Abstracts are invited for three categories: 
1) Call for Workshops:
- Workshops are 90 minutes in length and must relate to conference theme.
- Workshops must include a formal presentation and time allotment for Q&A. 
 An interactive component is preferred.
2) Call for Papers:
- Paper presentations are 15 minutes in length and must relate to conference theme.
- Brief look at current qualitative/quantitative research, clinical initiatives and/or emerging 
theories or policies from various treatment programs across Canada.
- Abstracts not selected for paper presentation will automatically be considered for poster presentation.
3) Call for Posters:
- Posters present current qualitative/quantitative research, clinical initiatives and/or emerging theories 
or policies from various treatment programs across Canada.
- Must relate to conference theme.
 
Instructions -  Abstracts Must Include the Following:
- Identification of abstract as a call for workshop, paper or poster.
- The title of the abstract.
- List of author(s) (Last name, first name) and professional designation.
- Program affiliation (please include city, province) of each author (if different from the first author).
- Disclosure Statement – Include any involvement with industry or other organizations that may potentially
 influence the presentation of educational maerial.
 
Body of Abstract – maximum 250 words 
 For workshops please use the following headings:
- Background – describes the context for the workshop 
- Learning Objectives – states learning expectations from the workshop 
- Case Presentation – summarize the case if relevant 
- Interactive Component – summarize if relevant 
- Discussion – summary of the relevant teaching points from the workshop 

For papers or posters please use the following headings
- Background  
- Purpose  
- Methods  
- Results 
- Conclusions  
 
Submission Instructions: 
Abstracts are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday May 21, 2010.  
Notice of acceptance will be sent out by July 30, 2010.  
Abstracts must be in English or French (communications will be given in English; accepted presentations to be 
delivered in English).
May not exceed 250 words and must be submitted electronically to: nadine.watson@sickkids.ca

Quebec

Montreal