May 2022
Making friendships work in recovery
We know it takes effort on both sides - let's explore what friendship can look like while you navigate recovery.
Read moreApril 2022
What do young people have to say about recovery from an ED?
"With the benefit of time I can see now how fiercely my family fought for me and how if they didn’t, I might be asking myself the question of “why did no one fight for me as an unwell child”?". Our Carer Coaching team interview two young people who have recovered from an eating disorder about their perspective on treatment and recovery.
Read moreWill I ever win this battle?
Whether you have been in recovery for 5 weeks or 5 years – it’s likely that you may have asked yourself that question. Telehealth Nurse and Peer Mentor Gemma shares a lived experience reflection on this common feeling of uncertainty.
Read moreMarch 2022
A deep dive into comparison
We all make comparisons, it’s not unique to people with eating disorders and it’s not only while struggling through one that I made them, I still do. However, the intensity and frequency of comparing myself to others was more significant when I had an eating disorder; I constantly looked at other people and measured myself against them, not only in body but in everything else I’d also found lacking.
Read moreUsing the RAVES model as a Carer
As a carer, you may have come across the RAVES model of eating disorder recovery. This model, developed by dietician Shane Jeffrey, explains in practical terms what we are trying to aim toward to ensure our loved one recovers from their eating disorder.
Read moreNavigating pregnancy with an eating disorder
EDV's own Amy Woods shares her reflections on eating disorders and pregnancy as she waits for the birth of her first child. Amy has lived experience of recovering from an eating disorder.
Read moreNovember 2021
Tips for the holidays when your child has an eating disorder
Family gatherings at this time of year are often very much focused around food. This can be an overwhelming time for any of us, let alone someone struggling with an eating disorder. Planning is be critical for supporting your loved one through this time.
Read moreOctober 2021
Supporting your child to return to school
The return to face-to-face learning at Victorian schools presents a new set of challenges for families with a loved one with an eating disorder. Find out what advice our Carer Coaching team has for this transition.
Read moreMay 2021
Lockdown recovery resources
Our top picks for recovery resources to get you through another lockdown.
Read moreOctober 2019
How sensory approaches can help in recovery from an eating disorder
The great thing about sensory approaches for eating disorders is that they are non-invasive and self-directed. They are a gentle way to increase an individual’s self-regulation and ability to self-soothe, and over time can help an individual build resilience to trigger situations.
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