Welcome to the blog space of the Looking Glass community, where we post our own and others’ reflections and perspectives on eating disorder issues, programs and resources, journeys of recovery, and community news and events.
Survival – it’s the most basic instinct of every living creature on the planet and humans are no exception. Our bodies, immensely complex systems that they are, have an amazing capacity to condition, adapt, and sustain themselves through even the most extraordinary circumstances...
DetailsThe Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders is seeking its first full-time Executive Director! We are looking for an experienced and energetic leader with a passion for helping young people and families struggling with eating disorders who can build on the many strengths of the Society and lead it to the next level...
DetailsThis week, Alison writes about the word "pretty" - six letters that hold tremendous power, both to destroy and to empower, and the evolution of meaning as she has journeyed to recovery...
DetailsWith the Looking Glass Foundation's Summer Camp just a handful of weeks away, camp alumni and eating disorder survivor, Alison, remembers how she left summer camp feeling like she had been given new life...
Detailsn the coming weeks and months, we have a great team of people working together to deliver top-notch resources, stories of recovery and tidbits of Looking Glass’ inspiration through the blog. One of these great people is Alison – a freelance writer and knows a thing or two about recovering from an eating disorder. After all, she’s a survivor...
DetailsThis June, the Woodstone Residence, Canada’s first non-institutional residential centre for youth, that opened in April of 2011 on Galiano Island, is just about to welcome its 100th resident. To fully understand the significance of this milestone – one must look back to the beginning...
DetailsNeeds for residential treatment of eating disorders extend beyond the 10 public beds opened at Woodstone Residence in 2011. We are pleased to announce that we now have additional capacity!
DetailsOur mission is to recognize, honour and support applicants who are recovering or have recovered from an Eating Disorder. We are proud to promote the opportunity for students to make a difference through post-secondary education.
The Aspire to Higher Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated community service, leadership, academic achievement and/or financial need...
DetailsGreat news - we’re collaborating with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to host this very special 12-week psychology education series for individuals seeking change and recovery from their eating disordered behaviour!
DetailsThat's right - our founding mothers (left to right) Deborah Grimm, Dolores Elliot, and Cindy Dobbe are official nominees for this year's YWCA Women of Distinction Awards! And who could think of a more deserving threesome?
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