The relationship between athletes and their bodies can be a complicated one. Dr. Jodie Richardson's Body Image in Sport is an engaging and comprehensive look into this complex and sometimes difficult relationship. Jodie examines some of the facts about body dissatisfaction in athletes - causes and specific issues - and outlines an education plan based...Continue Reading
As parents, we want our kids to be healthy, body and mind, but sometimes we feel like we have little control or influence. We want them to learn how to take care of themselves in a healthy way, without developing an unhealthy preoccupation with their eating or body image. So, how can we help our...Continue Reading
Annélie Anestin worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Psycho-Oncology Centre of the Sainte-Justine Hospital for 10 years. In this blog she brings us her outsider's experience of the many journies with cancer she witnessed along the way.Continue Reading
How can we help children develop a healthy relationship with their bodies, while not making them feel like their self-worth is based on the size and shape of their bodies? Read on to find out!Continue Reading
Let's teach the next generation to love their bodies! This blog post proposes an end to body shaming, and provides suggestions for ways we can teach messages of body positivity and health instead.Continue Reading
This blog post explores the link between personality and substance abuse. A better understanding of that dynamic may mean better ways to recognize and overcome barriers to treatments.Continue Reading
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 1st - Feb. 7th), we've developed a package of information sheets. Use them for yourself or for clients! Enjoy!Continue Reading
In this blog Amanda shares her road to a healthier body self-image, and shows us how we can make body positivity a priority in our own lives.Continue Reading
In this powerful personal story, Nicole shares the experience of her battle with an eating disorder and relates how self-care helped her on her road to recovery.Continue Reading
