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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 7:30pm at the Thompson Landry Gallery An evening of entertainment, awareness and education to support the National Eating Disorder Information Centre. Tickets are SOLD OUT! |
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NATIONAL
Tell the Mental Health Commission of Canada what you need
Canada is the only G8 country without a mental health strategy. The Mental
Health Commission of Canada has been given the responsibility to work with
Canadians to address this gap.
An important part of this process is for the Commission to hear from as
many individual Canadians as possible that have been affected by or are
interested in mental health issues. The Commission is also committed to
engaging with organisations or groups who are active in the area of mental
health, mental illness and addiction.
To learn more and to participate, simply go to
www.mentalhealthcommission.ca and follow the links to “Have your say!”
Alberta
British Columbia
Vancouver
Victoria
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Winnipeg
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador
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Ontario
Burlington
Guelph
Faces of Recovery
Date: Wednesday February 8, 2012
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Best Western Royal Brock Hotel and Conference Centre, 716 Gordon St. (at Stone Rd.)
FREE Admission
Sponsored by the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Eating Disorders Coalition (www.eatingdisorderscoalition.ca)
The panel of the Faces of Recovery includes individuals on the road to recovery from an eating disorder, including a family member.
For more information, contact April Gates @ (519) 824-1010 x 2292
Kitchener-Waterloo
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT in honour of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, 2012
Eating Disorders: Stories of Recovery
Date: Thursday February 9, 2012 at 7PM
St. Andrew's Church: 54 Queen St North (at Weber), Kitchener
Parking and entrance at rear of church
Please join us in witnessing stories of recovery for persons who live with an eating disorder. These courageous individuals will share their experiences, with personal insights on what worked best for their own recovery. Family members will also talk about how to support a child or friend with an eating disorder. Local treatment providers will also be on hand to answer any questions.
Sponsored by EDAC (Eating Disorders Awareness Coalition of Waterloo Region) and Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services Eating Disorders Program.
London
Hope's Garden presents...
2012 Eating Disorders Awareness WeekBreakfast
Maureen Shirreff, the North American Director of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty,will begin by sharing the story behind the development of the Dove Campaign and the important messages that are contained within it. Dr. SharonRoberts, a Sociologist and VP of Research & Education for the Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada, will then share her insights on the topic: "Be Thin: ContradictionsWithin the Social Constructions of Beauty and Happiness."
DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
TIME: 6:50 to 9:00 a.m. (registration begins at 6:30)
LOCATION: The Hilton, 300 King Street, London
COST: A table of 8 tickets is $350. Single tickets before January 20th are only $45, or $50 after the early bird deadline. We are also pleased to offer a student rate this year of only $40.
For more information please visit: www.hopesgarden.org
Tickets may be purchased by calling 519.434.7721.
Mississauga
Toronto
Sheena’s Place presents…
3rd ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE MARKING EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK
Where: 87 Spadina Rd ~ 1 1/2 blocks north of Bloor St.
When: Thursday, February 9th ~ 5pm to 8pm
Everybody is welcome
~ EVENING EVENTS INCLUDE ~
- 5 pm: Discover more about our program ~ meet staff & tour our beautiful house
- 6 pm: Mirror Games ~ Excerpts from the play written & performed by Anna Fraser, Directed by Eliza Musselwhite, featuring Sage Whitworth
- 6:30-8 pm: Eating Disorders: Effects of DNA, TLC or MTV? Howard Steiger, Ph.D. Director, Eating Disorders Program, Douglas University Institute in Mental Health; Professor, Psychiatry Department, McGill University; Montreal, Quebec
Eating disorders are influenced by genetics, life stresses, psychological traits & in the end ~ dieting. New findings help us understand how EDs develop, why people respond more quickly/slowly to treatment & how we can all support recovery.
Sheena’s Place presents…
A GUIDE FOR PARENTS & SUPPORTIVE OTHERS
(an e-learning module)
This module, based on the Stages of Change theory, provides guidelines for families and supportive others with youth over 18 or adult children.
See complete guide at www.sheenasplace.org
Bellwood Health Services presents...
OUTPATIENT EATING DISORDERS GROUP
Are you battling with the isolating and destructive forces of an eating disorder? This group is designed to offer you support, education, guidance and encouragement to help you get started on the road to recovery. This dynamic group program
will give you the opportunity to:
- Address motivational issues
- Learn and practice tools to control compulsive behaviors
- Share and receive group support and feedback
- Learn through others who have been there
- Explore your identity apart from the eating disorder, and increase your self-esteem
- Become familiarized with options for further treatment
You will also benefit from homework tasks to help you apply the insights you gain in sessions to your daily life and bring issues back to the group for exploration and discussion.
- Minimum age: 19
- 10 weekly sessions
- Wednesdays: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT BELLWOOD 1(800)387-6198
York Region
Eating Disorders of York Region presents...
Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events: February 5th to 11th
Join Eating Disorders of York Region (EDOYR) at our information and awareness sessions presented by Tiffany Rush-Wilson, PhD. Psychologist/Counselor and Jane E. Alway, M.A. Psychotherapist
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Richmond Hill Public Library: 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 0H5
and
Friday, February 10th, 2012 - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Aurora Public Library: 15145 Yonge Street, Aurora, L4G 1M1
A Question and Answer Period will follow the Presentations
Food sustains us. Our relationship with food can, however, be quite complex. Eating behaviors can be affected by many factors throughout the life cycle. Sometimes our relationship with food can result in disordered eating – we may eat more or less than our bodies need for healthy functioning or we may not feel at peace with what we eat or the way in which we eat. If you think that you, or someone you care about, may be struggling with eating and food, this presentation is designed to help you find the answers and the support that you need. Topics covered will include:
- Identification of Eating Disorders
- Risk factors associated with the development of Eating Disorders
- Demystifying disordered eating
- Myths connected with Eating Disorders
- How to support or help someone who may have an Eating Disorder
- How to find help if you believe you eat in a disordered way
- Taking the steps towards freedom and a healthy relationship with food
Please join us for a presentation that is designed to be a safe and non-judgmental forum for those seeking either information or help. This presentation is open to all persons with an interest in the subject of Eating Disorders. Registration for the event is not required; the event is free of charge or, if you choose, you may provide a donation to Eating Disorders of York Region.
For further information, visit www.edoyr.com or contact EDOYR by email at info@edoyr.com or by phone (905) 886-6632.
Free educational seminar for individuals seeking treatment and for their family and friends:
Understanding and Treating Anorexia, Bulimia, BED, and Emotional Eating with Marilyn Strauch, M.A. (C) OACCPP Psychotherapist
Thursday, February 23rd at 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Richmond Hill Public Library: 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 0H5 (just West of Yonge off of Major Mackenzie)
Are you concerned that you or some one you care about may have eating issues or an eating disorder? This workshop is aimed at understanding and learning how to treat a wide range of unhealthy eating issues and patterns. Using cognitive and experiential techniques this hands-on informative workshop is useful for those beginning to seek treatment and recover and the individuals in their lives who are there to help them in this process. www.eatingdisorderstherapy.ca
No registration required. For more information, please call (905) 886-6632 or email at info@edoyr.com.
Healing Emotional Eating with Marilyn Strauch M.A. (C) OACCPP Phychotherapist
Wednesdays, starting March 21st for 6 weeks, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 160 Cidermill Ave. #24, 2nd Floor, Vaughan (Jane St., just South of Langstaff Rd.)
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. Unfortunately, after each episode, there is generally increased self-criticism around weight, body image and lack of control, in addition to long-term negative physical conditions.
For more information, please call Eating Disorders of York Region (905) 886-6632.
Intuitive Eating For Those Struggling with Overeating, Emotional Eating, and Binge Eating with Amelia Perri RN BScN, MC (OACCPP)
8 Thursdays at 5:15-7:15 from January 19th to March 8th, 2012
LOCATION:75 Fernstaff Court, Unit 18, Vaughn ON L4K 3R3 (Major intersection - Dufferin and Langstaff)
In this group you will learn about the 10 principles of intuitive eating and how to practically apply them so that you can significantly reduce or eliminate overeating experiences. You will have plenty of opportunity to share your experience and questions. The book, "Intuitive Eating" was written by E. Tribole and E. Resch. You may wish to review this link to see a brief summary of the 10 principles of intuitive eating http://www.intuitiveeating.org/content/10-principles.
To register please call Eating Disorders of York Region (905) 886-6632. For more information visit www.edoyr.com
Reconnecting with Your Inner Self: A Compassionate Journey to Recovery with Flora Svinarenko, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W
Meets Tuesdays, starting January 10th for 6 weeks, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 75 Fernstaff Court, Unit 18, Vaughan, ON L4K 3R3 (Major intersection - Dufferin and Langstaff)
Often people who struggle with eating disorders describe difficulty recognizing and tolerating their emotions. During this group participants will learn to identify and label their emotions. Healthy techniques to regulate intense negative feelings will be introduced. We will also explore the connection between negative emotions (self-criticism, anxiety, emptiness, guilt) and behaviours (binge/purge/restriction). The idea of Compassionate Mind versus Critical Mind will be introduced and practiced.
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