Guest Post: What does Recovery mean to You?

When the recovery process began for me back in September of 2007, I had a clear image of what recovery meant to me at the end of this journey.  Seven years later it is now clear to me that image never existed, and there is no real end to this journey, which has given me … Read More

Eating Disorder Awareness Week is Coming Soon!

Get ready! February 1-7th is The National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW). The Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) campaign has some ways you can take part. PEDAW Wristband Challenge *Open to BC Residents  Order a free Love our Bodies, Love Ourselves wristband here & post photos to our Twitter & Facebook accounts, February 1-7th.  Be … Read More

January 31: Be there!

Join us in partnership with Vancouver Public Library for this upcoming event. Event page: http://bit.ly/pedaw_vpl

New Years Resolution Revolution, by Sioned Dyer

Happy New Years! The start of a new year is always a popular time to re-evaluate and make changes to live a more optimal, focused and healthy life. This, of course, is a good thing. What is not such a good thing is how we often set unrealistic goals for ourselves that are not sustainable … Read More

Introducing the”TrueRecovery” Campaign: Three $2,000 Grants for ED Treatment

Project True Giving Three $2000 Grants for Specialized Eating Disorder Treatment Program Through “TrueRecovery” Campaign Vancouver, BC — (January 5, 2015) – Project True is seeking applicants for an outpatient eating disorder treatment program with renowned specialist, Dr. Laird Birmingham. Three selected applicants will receive $2000 towards their treatment program as part of the TrueRecovery … Read More

Ending the War With Our Bodies: Free Public Panel Discussion

When: Sat, January 31, 2015, 12:00pm – 1:30pm Where: Vancouver Public Library – Central Branch, 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver Alma VanDusen and Peter Kaye rooms, Lower Level What: Free panel discussion in recognition of Eating Disorders Awareness Month presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library featuring insight from a number of individuals: Join our … Read More

PEDAW Wristband Challenge!

It’s that time of year again!  The Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) campaign is busy preparing for February (that’s right, February!) which includes                                                EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK!   And guess what? We … Read More

Win Tickets to EDAC’s Pre-Conference!

The Provincial Eating DisordersAwareness (PEDAW) campaign is giving away tickets to THREE lucky winners to attend the Eating Disorders Public Forum, “‘How to get from, ‘I’m, like, SO fat’ to ‘I’m okay’ in a Weight-Obsessed World,” featuring eating disorder expert and author Dianne Neumark-Sztainer! Details for the event: DATE:  Sunday, October 5, 2014 TIME:   6:00 … Read More

Love quotes?

                                    Hello everybody! The Provincial Eating Disorders Awareness (PEDAW) campaign is looking for your TOP THREE positive quotes about body image, self-esteem, eating disorders recovery, prevention, awareness, and general feel-good inspirational quotes! These quotes will be made into an … Read More