The Eating Disorder Foundation of NL would like to thank all those who helped make the “1st Annual Remembering Lana Curran Butterfly Gala” such a great success in June 2016. Special thanks to our volunteers Dana, Stephanie, Deanna, Nikki, Janice, Sue and Gayle. Thank you to John Curran, Greg Walsh and Wilf Curran of The…
Why Should You Be Concerned About Eating Disorders? Approximately 9100 people in Newfoundland and Labrador experience some form of disordered eating or are at risk of an eating disorder 10-15% of adolescents are affected (ages 13-22) Admissions at the Janeway for eating disorders increased by 38% for the past year for inpatient/outpatient treatment Over the…
The Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting its 9th Annual Remembering Renata Hope Always Walk on Sunday September 17, 2017 at Mundy Pond Walking Trail. Pledge sheets are now available and can be emailed to you if you would like to participate and help raise funds for our many family support…
“Siblings of Hope” support group is a monthly group designed to help educate and support brothers and sisters (18 years and older) who are currently supporting a sibling through recovery of an eating disorder. by
On Tuesday February 28, His Honour, The Honourable Frank F. Fagan and Mrs. Patricia Fagan hosted The Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Community Support Awards. Award Recipients The Eating Disorder Foundation annually recognizes both volunteer and community and/or business organizations who have demonstrated their support of the Foundation in the previous year…
Many thanks to friends of the Foundation who attended our AGM this morning. Congratulations to Abbie Robbins and Christopher Singleton, winners of the annual Renata Elizabeth Withers Memorial Scholarships. Congratulations and special thanks to Dr. Olga Heath for 10 years of dedicated services to EDFNL Board of Directors. Dr. Heath was presented with a Honourary…
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BODYSENSE: PROMOTING POSITIVE BODY IMAGE IN SPORT BodySense is an evidence-based, innovative and novel workshop that helps build safe and healthy sport environments. Developed by body image and eating disorder experts, the workshop focuses on providing coaches with the concepts, skills, and strategies for fostering positive body image in male and female athletes and creating…
Sunday, October 16, 2016 marked the ninth annual Concert of Hope featuring performances from Shanneyganock and The Masterless Men. It was a grand night of entertainment. Many thanks to the members of Shanneyganock and The Masterless Men for their wonderful and entertaining performances. Thank you to Greg Smith of VOCM for emceeing the show. Thank you…
Have you used an online group for those living with an eating disorder and are aged 16-25? Researchers at Nottingham Trent University would like to hear from you. Click the link to take part in the survey: https://ntupsychology.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/supporting-eating-disorder-recovery-in-adolescents-3 You can also contact their research assistant, Elizabeth, if you would like to take part in an email interview: elizabeth.mair@ntu.ac.uk…
