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Feeling “Seen”: Reflections on Community, Connection, and Recovery from ICED 2026
Written by Rachel Gerow, MA, RP. Rachel reflects on the conversations and perspectives from ICED 2026 that stayed with her. If you asked me what
“How Could You Know If You Were Never Taught?”: Why DBT Skills Matter for BPD
Originally written by Dr. Anita Federici for the Linehan board of certification (LTC). DBT skills for BPD offer practical tools that go far beyond insight,
People Make Sense: Reflections on Receiving the AED Leadership Award
Written by Dr. Anita Federici. Dr. Anita Federici AED Leadership Award recipient shares why she believes people make sense and how understanding is central to
When Health Messaging Shows Up in the Wrong Places
Written by Rachel Gerow, MA, RP. Reflections on weight loss messaging in sports, Ozempic advertising during the NHL playoffs, and the messages young people absorb
Trauma-Informed Care in Geriatrics: Understanding Behaviour When Words Are Limited
Written by Dr. Anita Federici. Dr. Anita Federici shares reflections from her presentation on trauma-informed care in geriatrics at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health. Last week,
Reflections from Halifax: Eating Disorders Association of Canada Conference 2026
Written by Rachel Gerow, MA, RP. Our Clinical Director shares her Reflections from the Eating Disorders Association of Canada Conference 2026 in Halifax, including key