Then: When I was in the depths of my eating disorder, I felt like I had lost my light - like I was trapped in darkness, inside and out. A dark depressing cloud full of negative thoughts constantly loomed over me....
Read MoreGrowing up, I can remember the sheer joy of being allowed to play outside with friends and experiencing nature. Being social meant talking to peers at school and chatting with neighbors. Now, it involves an array...
Read MoreIn September 2020, Renfrew offered what was hopefully the first of many virtual "Reconnecting with Art Therapy" workshops for alumni. We had a great turnout, and it was wonderful to see some familiar faces from o...
Read MoreTo those in this fight, Disclaimer: this is not a 'recovery is so beautiful' letter so if that is what you are looking for, look elsewhere. Depending on where you are in your recovery, you might be realizing...
Read MoreFar too often, traditional family therapy is not prioritized after the age of 18, including when it comes to eating disorder recovery. I get it - including support persons, like family, friends, roommates or roma...
Read MoreThe past few months have been an unusual time and experience for all of us. We abruptly had to stop our typical day-to-day activities and figure out how to adjust, perform tasks and keep schedules while staying h...
Read MoreI am writing this as a thin, able-bodied, cisgender, black woman. The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NACABM) defines Weight Stigma as the discrimination or stereotypin...
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