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Lotus Flower

​Orientation: Making Sense of What’s Happening

Better understand what your loved one may be experiencing and how eating disorders shape their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

Estimated Time

20 minutes

This module is part of the Caregiver Support Program, created by Body Brave with BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorder Recovery and NIED, with funding from the Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.

1. Watch the Video

Begin with this short video to explore the key ideas, strategies, and reflections for this module.

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2. Read the Memoir

Read a personal reflection from Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar’s memoir to deepen your understanding of the themes explored in this module.

"Shame and guilt - toxic emotions that would only make things worse. Somehow, we would have to learn to navigate this treacherous path to recovery as a family."

-Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar

  Excerpt from her memoir

3. Connect with NIED Caregiver Support Groups

You are not alone. NIED’s caregiver support groups offer a compassionate space to connect with others, share experiences, and find encouragement while supporting a loved one.

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Unlock More Caregiver Support

Ready for a more guided experience? Register for the full Caregiver Support Program to access a structured 12-week journey with weekly tasks, practical resources, wellbeing tools, and progress tracking.

Access additional supports, including:

✓  Practical resources and caregiver tools
✓  Wellbeing monitoring tools
✓  Learning progress tracking

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Free to register. Your information is private and secure. 

4. Share Your Feedback

Your feedback helps us improve the Caregiver Support Program and continue creating meaningful resources for caregivers.

Takes 1-2 minutes to complete. Answers are confidential.

This module is part of the Caregiver Support Program, created by Body Brave in partnership with BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorder Recovery and NIED, with funding from the Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.

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