February 2023
When your loved one is self-harming
This article covers a big topic, self-harm and eating disorders. Before reading on take some time to check in with yourself and see whether you're up for this conversation right now or whether it might be best to wait until you are in a better physical or emotional place.
Read moreDecember 2022
Finding joy in swimming again
Senior Lived Experience Advisor Stefan shares his reflections on finding joy in swimming again. This article come from the December 2022 edition of the Peer Mentoring Program Alumni Newsletter.
Read moreDietitian Dani's tips for navigating the festive season
With the festive season quickly approaching, it can become a time for many, where certain emotions arise such as anxiety, overwhelm, panic, guilt, shame and fear. We may find ourselves sitting in the unknown, the unknown of how we are going to navigate certain occasions regarding food, socializing and changes to our usual routine. However, there are ways in which you may be able to guide yourself and your loved ones through the festive season so that you can take the power back from your eating disorder (ED) and choose how you want to spend your holidays.
Read moreEating disorder recovery over the summer holidays
Looking for support while EDV is closed? View our recommendations for self-help resources and support services available over the Christmas break.
Read moreNovember 2022
Eating disorder recovery and self-harm
Please know that this article covers the topic of self-harm and eating disorders. Before reading on, maybe take some time to check in with yourself and just see whether you're up for this conversation right now or whether it might be best to wait until you are in a better physical or emotional place.
Read moreEndometriosis and fertility
Acute or chronic health conditions are something that everyone will experience in their lifetime. However, when in recovery from an eating disorder (ED), there are nuances with respect to health anxiety, our interactions with the medical system and certain medical advice or treatment can often contradict the strategies we have employed in recovery.
Read moreOctober 2022
Are you practicing Carer Alignment?
Carer alignment in eating disorder treatment is the practice of presenting a united front against your loved one's eating disorder. Find out how you can practice the ALIGN method at home.
Read moreSeptember 2022
The double life
EDV Telehealth Nurse and Recovery Ambassador Gemma shares her tips for juggling everyday life while actively in recovery from an eating disorder.
Read morePositive body image in sport: BIEDAW 2022
Sport has the capacity to shape and change lives in significant and formative ways, and we know that moving our bodies is good for us. However the constant attention to, and commentary about how people look as they engage in sport and movement can be really damaging for people across the spectrum from grassroots community sport, through to elite sport contexts.
Read moreEating Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum: BIEDAW 2022
Our bodies grow and change just as much as during adolescence, but in a shorter time frame. Sometimes, these changes can bring about body image concerns or eating disorders - usually for those who have experienced this in the past, but sometimes even for people who haven’t. It isn’t always easy to know the signs so you can act early, so we have pulled together some tips on how to know when you, or someone you know, might need help, and where to get it as you navigate through pregnancy to parenthood.
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