Found 249 results for "lived experience"
The latest in diagnosis and care from the annual ANZAED conference
https://butterfly.org.au/podcast/the-latest-in-diagnosis-and-care-from-the-annual-anzaed-conference/
Simple acts to make your loved one’s life easier when they have an eating disorder
Eating disorders can be incredibly isolating, and families and carers can have a pivotal role in an individual's recovery. We asked people with lived experience for their advice on how loved ones can best support their eating disorder, in support of Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023.
Eating Disorder Organisations Back New National Eating Disorder Strategy to Drive Urgent Reform
With more than one million Australians experiencing an eating disorder, and prevalence rates continuing to increase, a new 10-year National Eating Disorder Strategy released today outlines key steps needed to tackle Australia’s growing eating disorder crisis.
Learning to take care of my mind – my story of asking for help
Angelica grew up surrounded by diet culture, and it impacted her relationship to food and her body. In this blog, she shares how counselling helped to heal her mind, and why everyone should incorporate some 'body celebration' into their lives.
https://butterfly.org.au/learning-to-take-care-of-my-mind-my-story-of-asking-for-help/
Harmful schoolyard eating habits putting kids at risk
School children calling for more body image support as parents and teachers report an increase in disordered eating behaviours in schools.
https://butterfly.org.au/news/harmful-schoolyard-eating-habits-putting-kids-at-risk/
What is an eating disorder recovery coach and how do they help?
Have you heard of an eating disorder recovery coach? Coaches are becoming an increasingly popular addition to an eating disorder treatment team, but what do coaches do and how can they help? In this blog, Sophie and Olivia, who have both recovered from their own eating disorders, share why they were inspired to become recovery coaches and how a coach might be able to help you.
https://butterfly.org.au/what-is-an-eating-disorder-recovery-coach-and-how-do-they-help/
A Day in the Life of a Peer Support Worker
In this blog, Clare, who is a peer worker and senior advisor with Eating Disorders Victoria’s Peer Mentoring Program, shares what’s involved in a peer work program and why utilising lived experience can be a powerful tool for ongoing recovery.
https://butterfly.org.au/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-peer-support-worker/
Butterfly’s new CEO passionate to improve treatment and support at a critical time for eating disorders and body dissatisfaction
Butterfly Foundation, Australia’s national eating disorder charity, is pleased to announce the appointment of new CEO, Dr Jim Hungerford, bringing more than 20-years of experience across commercial, healthcare and not-for-profit sectors.
