March 2024
Ramadan, fasting and eating disorders
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims worldwide and is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. For those living with an eating disorder, making the decision of whether to partake in fasting or not can bring about a lot of guilt, confusion and worry due to concerns over relapsing.
Read moreDecember 2023
Tips for Navigating the Festive Season
Tips from EDV's Peer Mentoring team so that you can take the power back from your eating disorder and choose how you want to spend your holidays.
Read moreResources to support eating disorder recovery over the holiday season
The December/January period can be a time of mixed emotions. While some people have some extra time and space to focus on recovery, this time can also be fraught with additional challenges. We've put together some resources to help you navigate the summer season.
Read moreAugust 2023
Unlocking the transformative power of self-compassion
SE-ED team member Gabs shares how self-compassion helps us understand the underlying pain that gives rise to eating disorders, and how it can be used to empower the journey of healing and recovery.
Read moreMay 2023
Eating Disorders Postpartum
Whether you have experienced an eating disorder before, or this is a new occurrence, the post-partum time can be so special and also exceptionally vulnerable. Not only are you adjusting to life with a new baby, but your body is also healing and continuing to change, you are likely getting less sleep and will probably be prioritizing the needs of your baby over your own.
Read moreApril 2023
Caring for a neurodivergent loved one with an eating disorder
Discover practical ways to support someone who is neurodivergent and struggling with an eating disorder, including tips for meal support and communication strategies.
Read moreMarch 2023
Social media and eating disorder recovery
Is it time to re-evaluate your relationship with social media? The content we engage with over time can influence the way we see ourselves, each other, our worldview and what we think is important. EDV Telehealth Counsellor Rosie shares her tips for making social media work for you in eating disorder recovery.
Read moreRamadan and eating disorders
For Muslims, fasting in Ramadan increases community connection as it is obligatory upon all who are capable and of mature age. However, there are many Muslims who are unable to or struggle to fast due to their circumstances (including battling with an eating disorder) which can contribute to them feeling dismayed and ashamed despite not necessarily being obligated to fast.
Read moreQuasi Recovery Q&A
In a recent Peer Mentoring Program Alumni Group Session, the Peer Mentoring team facilitated a panel discussion on the topic of quasi recovery. Here is a summary of the Q&A responses from the session.
Read moreSocial media and you loved one's recovery
Is social media taking over your loved one? Studies have observed links between high levels of social media use and depression or anxiety symptoms as well as poor sleep quality. Find out how you can support health social media use in your loved one's recovery.
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