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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023: You’ve Got The Power – Powering Through Recovery This Spring Semester

In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Renfrew’s theme, We’ve Got the Power, acknowledges the effects of societal and collegiate pressures to look, eat, live or act a certain way. Our campaign calls us to wholeheartedly reject these messages, source power in vulnerability, and give ourselves permission to live fully in our bodies. Participants will…

From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion in Eating Disorder Recovery

Self-compassion is simply the process of turning compassion inward. Many of us may find it easy to be compassionate to others, but difficult to extend that same compassion towards ourselves. We may resort instead to self-criticism or self-doubt. This webinar will explore the concept of self-compassion and its three key elements: self-kindness, common humanity and…

Do I Have to Love Myself First? Exploring Romantic Relationships in the Context of Eating Disorders

While mainstream messages reinforce the belief that you must ‘love yourself before you can love someone else’, it is common for people to struggle with self-love, acceptance and self-esteem while navigating dating and relationships. Even more so for those with eating disorders, the complexities of managing relationships while struggling with food and body image can…

Powering up for Eating Disorder Awareness Week

As we gear up for Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Renfrew’s theme, ‘’We’ve Got The Power”, acknowledges the effects of societal pressures to look, eat, live or act in a particular way. Often, we may feel so powerless amidst these expectations that it becomes difficult to find the freedom to simply be our true selves. This…

Wintertime Wellbeing: Sustaining Your Recovery

The Winter months can be cold, dark, and isolating. It is even more important, this time of year, to maintain connection and routines. Join us for a FREE interactive and supportive workshop that will help you sustain your wintertime recovery while building emotional and relational resilience along your journey. Attendees will: Address underlying emotional factors…

Intuitive Eating in Higher Levels of Care: Laying the Foundation from Day One

Intuitive eating is an evidence-based, self-care eating framework rooted in dignity and respect for all bodies. As this concept has evolved over time, many professionals may question how this approach can be integrated into eating disorder treatment at higher levels of care, in which patients need significant nutritional structure. This webinar will explore and debunk…

Post Pandemic Adolescents: Challenges and Opportunities

Attendees will need access to wi-fi and a device with audio capabilities. About the Training Treating adolescent mental health issues has never been for the faint of heart. The challenges of treating this population have now been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic causing clinicians to seek new ways to address ever increasing acuity. In this…

Eating Disorders and Postpartum: Staying Connected to Self and Recovery

Attendees will need access to wi-fi and a device with audio capabilities. About the Training Undoubtedly, the transition into parenthood can be a stressful life event. Individuals with eating disorders are at a risk for relapse during the postpartum period and are more likely to meet criteria for a perinatal mood disorder, yet regular screening…

Neurodivergence & Eating Disorders: Considerations for Care

No two brains function in the same way – as a result, eating disorder treatment should be a collaborative and highly individualized process for everyone, especially for neurodivergent individuals. This webinar will provide an overview of recent research, unique challenges, and treatment considerations when supporting neurodivergent individuals in eating disorder recovery. This presentation will clarify…