What are the things that keep us from getting to where we want to be when it comes to eating disorder recovery? In this recovery session we will explore some barriers we might experience when it comes to recovery.

Self-sabotaging can impact our jobs, our relationships, our friendships, and our self-esteem. Unfortunately, recognizing these behaviours in ourselves can be so hard, especially when they might be behaviours we've developed to keep ourselves safe!⁠ In this recovery session we will explore what self-sabotage can look and feel like, and how we can overcome it.

The reality of recovery is that it's not always easy. There are challenges that can make navigating recovery difficult. In this workshop we will talk about some of the physical challenges of recovery, including managing the affects of disordered eating on your physical health.

The reality of recovery is that it's not always easy. There are challenges that can make navigating recovery difficult. In this workshop we will talk about some of the mental and emotions challenges of recovery, including self-esteem, coping with big emotions, and managing relationships.

Recovering from an eating disorder is one thing, recovering from an eating disorder while being surrounded by and bombarded with diet culture is another. In this recovery session we will define diet culture and explore ways that we can work to navigate through it.

Do you struggle with allowing all foods into your eating pattern? Are you labelling foods as 'good' and 'bad'? Or perhaps you are struggling with foods you feel are ‘safe’ and ‘feared’. Are there foods you are nervous to have available at home? You are not alone. The idea of allowing all foods into your eating pattern can feel overwhelming, especially if a food has been weaponized or demonized. Come ready to explore what ‘all foods fit’ really means and how to reclaim your challenge foods. This workshop is appropriate for anyone struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating who is ready to talk about incorporating more variety and explore challenges you might have with specific foods.

Bad body image days (weeks, months, years, etc.) happen to all of us, but for those who are struggling with disordered eating they can be that much harder to deal with. In this session we will talk tricks and tips for coping with bad body image days.

“I have anxiety. How do I keep calm and carry on??” Anxiety can be a common struggle for many folks with an eating disorder. This 1-hour workshop with questions will focus on managing symptoms of anxiety, will address how you see yourself, your world, and the people around you. Together we will explore how you can learn to change those “hot” anxious thoughts and feelings. This workshop will be conducted with an eating disorder sensitive lens and is geared towards individuals struggling with food, weight and body issues.

In this recovery session we'll have honest, authentic conversations about the challenges of social eating during the recovery process. Participants will be able to leave the session with concrete skills to help cope ahead of stressful situations and improve the social eating experience.

Body Brave’s first recovery session! Join us for an honest, authentic conversation about body image and recovery-orientated coping strategies.

In this recovery session we meet with Morgan Hopson, founder of Decololize Eating Disorders to talk all things decolonization in relationship to food, our relationships with our bodies, and the medical system at large!

During this 2-hour educational workshop, learn how to incorporate nutrition strategies to help manage diabetes and heart disease without dieting or restriction. This workshop is appropriate for anyone living with diabetes or heart disease who is recovering from an eating disorder or disordered eating and ready to explore intuitive eating.

Research has shown that there is a close link between disordered eating and sexual violence. In this workshop, we will explore this connection and talk about the unique challenges faced by survivors of sexual violence who are struggling with disordered eating.

A mini support session as we continue into the Holiday season! We will explore a few tools and skills for navigating the holidays. Bring your questions or concerns and we will talk through them!

The holidays can be a hectic and challenging time. Feelings of stress, anxiety, and difficulties with food arise for many of us. Join Body Brave and Eating Disorders Nova Scotia for a 1-hour interactive workshop to discuss how to manage triggers, strengthen self-care, share communication strategies, navigate meals, and boost your coping skills. You will leave this workshop with your own toolkit of resources catered to support you during the holidays.

In this session, we explore the unique challenges neurodivergent individuals living with eating disorders/disordered eating face, increase awareness and understanding of their impact on eating behaviours, promote early detection and support, and discuss neurodivergent-affirming treatments practices.

This session will uncover the intricate relationship between Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and eating disorder behaviours, shedding light on the challenges individuals with T1D may face while navigating recovery. We'll also explore strategies for providing empathetic and effective care tailored to the needs of those managing T1D and eating disorders.

In this session we delve into talking about athletes and eating disorders! Our session discusses the intricate connection between people who are weekend warriors, are involved in a sport, or are an athlete and the unique risk of developing an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviours. The goal of the support session is to shed light on the challenges that anyone may face while navigating sport, dieting pressures, body image, and recovery. We will be joined by Molly Carlson, an elite Canadian high diver, and Stephanie Ryall, a national varsity cross country and track runner and medical doctor.