Join Laurier Wellness in Film Forum & the Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorder Coalition for a free screening + discusion of Your Fat Friend!

The description below is from the LWIFF Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-fat-friend-free-film-screening-discussion-tickets-886021663647

LWIFF: "Your Fat Friend" Free Film Screening & Discussion

In celebration of International No Diet Day, Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorder Coalition and the LWIFF are thrilled to invite you to a free screening of YOUR FAT FRIEND by Jeanie Finlay, followed by a community discussion. This collaboration seeks to invite community into an open and supportive conversation around bodies, weight stigma, disordered eating, and their impacts on the social determinants of health.

Please note this film contains discussions of body image, disordered eating, weight stigma, and other challenging content.

The film will be followed by an opportunity for discussion and questions from the audience. This event is a great opportunity to explore important themes and connect with others in the community. Don't miss out!

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ABOUT THE FILM:

Acclaimed director Jeanie Finlay charts the rise of Aubrey Gordon. Shot over six years, we see Aubrey go from anonymous blogger Yrfatfriend to NYTimes best-seller and beloved podcaster with an audience of millions.

Her aim? A paradigm shift in the way we view fat people and the fat on our own bodies. The world may be listening, but her family have a way to go in understanding her work.

A film about fatness, family, the complexities of change, and the messy feelings we hold about our bodies.

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AGENDA6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Introductions

6:15 PM - 7:50 PM

Film screening: Your Fat Friend

7:50 PM - 8:00 PM

Research talk (Maddie Katz, Wilfrid Laurier University)

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Community discussion

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ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:

Princess Cinemas is wheelchair-accessible

Seat width: 21"

Distance from knee to front of chair: 12"

Distance from back of chair to front of chair in next row: 33"

Aisle: 47.5"

Depth of seat: 8.5"

Join us for the 20th anniversary of this event to hear from a panel of speakers with lived experiences with eating disorder recovery.

The event is free and over Zoom.

Diversifying perspectives in eating disorder care: enriching our lens on clinical practice, research and lived experiences

About this event:

Many times, individuals from underrepresented and underserved communities encounter barriers when accessing eating disorder care. These barriers may at times prevent individuals from getting timely and appropriate care, as well as contribute to feelings associated with exclusion, such as shame, regret, and despair. In this conference, we will discuss (1) what affirming care means across multiple contexts (e.g., weight/size, ethnic/religious, gender, and neurodiversity); (2) research on inclusive practices in eating disorder care; (3) recommendations for dietetic and mental health practice; and (4) perspectives from individuals with lived experiences. This conference is for a range of audiences, including clinicians, researchers, students/trainees, and individuals (and families) with lived experiences.

This event will be recorded.

Presented by:

Carol Townson RD RSW (she/her), Erin Harrop LICSW PhD (they/them), Jessie Myhill MA, MSW RSW (they/them), Mar Ratanadawon McMullen BSc (they/them)

Registration for this full day virtual paid event is required

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/diversifying-perspectives-in-eating-disorder-care-tickets-510980826407

The Waterloo Wellington Eating Disorders Coalition presents our19th annual Faces of Recovery Event

Join us for a free panel discussion featuring individuals on the road to recovery from an eating disorder.

Registration is required for this free virtual event

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/faces-of-recovery-2023-tickets-510972862587

International No Diet Day (INDD) was founded by Mary Evans Young of DietBreakers in England, and is celebrated internationally each year on May 6. INDD is used as an opportunity to challenge stereotypes and misunderstandings around food and weight issues - encouraging a healthy lifestyle, regardless of size and weight.

You’re invited to a six-week, DBT informed group for trans and non-binary folks (18+ years of age) living in Ontario who self-identify as having an eating disorder with Jessie Myhill (MSW, RSW) and Autumn Getty (2S LGBTQ+ Client Advocate).

Groups start on May 4, 2022, and are held on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 PM.

Please email agetty@compassch.org for more information/to register!

The Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorders Coalition presents our 18th annual Faces of Recovery event.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring individuals on the road to recovery from an eating disorder, as well as family members who have supported their journey.

Registration is required. Attendees will receive a zoom link via email 24 hours before the event. Please register here.

Join us for a one-day conference on Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders, featuring Dr. Allison Kelly and Sydney Waring of the University of Waterloo. This conference will focus on how compassion can reduce shame and self-criticism, leading to behaviour change. More details can be found on the conference webpage.

Join us at our annual Faces of Recovery event, which will be hosted over Zoom teleconference. Registration is mandatory - please register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/faces-of-recovery-2021-online-event-tickets-133348413695.

Join us for this informative community workshop at the Waterloo office of the Canadian Mental Health Association:

Join us at our annual Faces of Recovery event at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. We will hear the inspiring stories of recovery from ED warriors and their family members.

Our annual Faces of Recovery event will take place during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, on February 8, 2019.

Join us in recognizing Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2019 at the free screening of Straight/Curve. Tickets are limited so please reserve your spot in advance at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/straightcurve-film-screening-eating-disorder-awareness-week-2019-tickets-54773595298

Join the Waterloo Wellington Eating Disorders Coalition and University of Guelph's Wellness Education Centre for a screening of the new documentary Straight Curve!

Peter Clark Hall 001B

Watch the trailer to find out more about Straight/Curve.

There is an urgent need for new treatments for both Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa. This free public education evening will review some of what is know about brain function in these conditions, and describe some of the new treatments that have been developed. Presented by Dr. Blake Woodside, MD, FRCPC, who specializes in adolescent anorexia and is the Medical Director Emeritus at the program for eating disorder at the Toronto General Hospital.

Following the presentation, Kim Duffy, Board Chair of the Waterstone Foundation, will speak about her experience trying to get help for her daughter as she struggled with an eating disorder.

This public education evening will be of interest and practical help to those affected by an eating disorder, families and friends, educators, the general public, and anyone working with individuals struggling with an eating disorder.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-treatments-for-eating-disorders-how-the-brain-is-involved-in-anorexia-bulimia-nervosa-tickets-30888163328

An international day dedicated to providing accurate information and changing the ways eating disorders are understood and perceived. 

First ever World Day for diverse eating disorder and body positivity advocates to promote awareness, uplift underrepresented communities & global regions to inspire positive action.

WHAT IS THE WORLD EATING DISORDER ACTION DAY?

Raise awareness that eating disorders are treatable illnesses, and result from a complex interplay of genetics, biology and environment, that affect a large cross-section of the population.

Show that eating disorders do not discriminate.

Bring about partnerships across the globe and inspire action for change.

More info here.

Introducing HAND KNIT HOPE: The latest awareness project made with love by National Initiative for Eating Disorders - NIED

We are a knitting circle advocating for Eating Disorder
awareness, understanding and action by giving some extra
special warmth to those affected by Eating Disorders in the form
of hand-knit goods.

Our hand-knit scarves and headwear can be purchased as a gift of warmth for those whose lives have been affected by Eating Disorders. All proceeds go to NIED - National Initiative for Eating Disorders!

RSVP:
Please email Alex at alex@nied.ca so we know you're coming!

Come join the National Eating Disorder Information Centre for our third annual spoken word event! We will be celebrating Eating Disorder Awareness Week through spoken word in a night of poetry, music, and community!

We will hear performances on body image, food and weight preoccupation, beauty ideals, and our experiences in our own skin.

ALL ARE WELCOME! 

Performances begin at 7:00pm
Open Mic sign up at 6:30pm sharp!

**TICKETS**
Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for students. Buy tickets in advance here.