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Lotus Flower

Managing Risk, Safety & Crisis

Learn how to recognize warning signs, assess risk, and respond when safety becomes a concern, so you can act early and feel more prepared during high-risk situations.

Estimated Time

30 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.

"But the feeling of shame was too deep, too painful to share even with the person I trusted most in the world. This would be a burden I had to bear alone."

-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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4. Explore BridgePoint's Caregiver Stories

View BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorder Recovery's caregiver video series shares honest stories, reflections, and lessons from people who have walked this path. You’ll hear about the moments when things felt impossible, the shifts that mattered, and the love that remained steady through it all.

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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. 

5. 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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