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A space for sharing all things body image and eating disorders related. All blog entries are written by our staff, those with a lived experience and professionals.

Tag: Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week

31 Aug 2023
Experience

Hearing from lived experience on improving eating disorder treatment, support, and awareness in the next 10 years

"We need businesses, schools, services and professionals to undertake relevant training in eating disorders, highlighting how to identify them, gain a deeper understanding on the different types, where to reach out for appropriate support, how to increase help-seeking and to learn the appropriate terminology and language”. - Chey
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02 Sep 2022
Experience

Six things your loved one may want you to know about eating disorders and recovery

"My eating disorder was my best friend, professional, significant other and parent, but I only managed to beat it with the help from all the above. I am fully recovered because I worked hard and because my hard work was supported by the incredible people in my world." Emma shares what your loved one might want you to know about eating disorders and recovery.
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01 Sep 2022
Experience

What I wish people knew about eating disorders

For Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW), social worker Lauren shares her lived experience and why she wishes people could realise eating disorders aren’t a choice or about vanity.
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31 Aug 2022
Resource

How parents can act early and support a positive body image

The home and family environment, and more specifically the messages received around body image, healthy eating and physical activity, is one of the most significant influences on a child’s developing self-esteem and body image. Here's how to recognise the signs and act early.
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07 Sep 2021
Experience

Butterfly Collective: Lived Experience Insights for BIEDAW

For Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW, 6-12 Sept), Butterfly's lived experience network, Butterfly Collective, share their insights into diet culture and body image, with positive tools and strategies you can  use to reduce the impact diet culture has on your life. 
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06 Sep 2021
Tips

Taking back the power – how to reduce the impact of diet culture on your life

This Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW), take back the power that diet culture has on your life, with these strategies to reduce the impact of harmful media messaging that equates weight with success.
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