Westwind Counselling and Eating Disorder Recovery Centre

Today on our YouTube channel Westwind therapist and director Tresa explores how prioritizing value based activities can support you and your recovery!

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Exploring Value Based Activities Welcome to Westwind! Today therapist and director Tresa talks about the role value based activities play in a clients recovery and how the treatment at Westw...

You deserve kindness.
Your body deserves kindness.
What is your Wednesday affirmation? ✨

Reminder that Westwind does not have a waitlist for our residential program or virtual meal support program. Connect with us:

email: [email protected] 🌸
phone: 888-353-3372
on the web: https://www.westwindcounselling.ca
(links in our bio!)

Sept 10th is , with the commitment and action to prevent su***des around the world. Individuals with an are 8 times more likely to die by su***de than the general population. https://www.westwindcounselling.ca/post/world-su***de-prevention-day-2024

New value-based activity unlocked 🔓 🎨

Our clients have been enjoying new activities, like painting rocks and other forms of creative expression. When clients have downtime at Westwind, they are able to engage in hobbies that they previously enjoyed or ones that they are wanting to try out. We love having all the wonderful art around Westwind!

We know that life can offer lots of opportunity for transition and change — especially this time of year with the seasons changing and back to school!

Today Westwind therapist Justine explores how to navigate these transitions while in eating disorder recovery 🍂🍁

Thanks for watching! If have any topics you’d like to see covered on our weekly YouTube series, please leave a comment or send us a DM 😊


Supporting yourself through transitional periods We know that life can offer lots of opportunity for transition and change! Today Westwind therapist Justine explores how to navigate these transitions while ...

Westwind is excited to be continuing our FREE virtual meal support groups every Thursday this — Sept 5-Oct 31st! 🍂

Join us every THURSDAY 11am PST (yes, you can still sign up for TODAY!)

Meal support is a free resource for everyone, regardless of what ED behaviours you struggle with or where you are at in your recovery. You are welcome to bring a meal or snack, or you are welcome to not show up with anything.

What is meal support? 🍽️

A time set for community meals that offers distraction with recovery forward conversation and learning. It is a reminder that you are not alone, and that you deserve to show up and be supported exactly where you are.

Registration is required — you can sign-up using the link below for any (or all!) of the fall dates! 🍂

https://forms.office.com/r/bN3uamv15p

*Virtual meal support is a general resource and is not intended to provide individual advice or guidance, or substitute for individual counselling and nutrition therapy.*

Choosing is a brave decision — we are proud of you 🙌

If you are looking for support this as you choose to navigate we are accepting clients in both our residential recovery center and R.I.S.E online programs — our caring professional team is waiting for you 🌸

Connect with us 🌿

email: [email protected]
phone: 888-353-3372
on the web: https://www.westwindcounselling.ca
(links in our bio!)

Choosing is a brave decision — we are proud of you 🙌

If you are looking for support this fall as you choose to navigate recovery we are accepting clients in both our residential recovery center and R.I.S.E online programs — our caring professional team is waiting for you 🌸

Connect with us 🌿

email: [email protected]
phone: 888-353-3372
on the web: https://www.westwindcounselling.ca
(links in our bio!)

Back to school is right around the corner so today on our YouTube channel Westwind dietitian Breanna offers her top three back to school tips for someone in eating disorder recovery 📚📝

Tips for going back to school Back to school is right around the corner so today Westwind dietitian Breanna offers her three top back to school tips for someone in eating disorder recover...

Celebrate every win along the way. You are doing great!Recovery is one step at a time… sometimes that means one minute at a time, one hour at a time, one meal at a time, one day at a time…and YOU can do HARD things 🌷

Gentle reminder, we do not currently have a waitlist for our in-person, virtual online or residential treatment programs. Connect with us…

email: [email protected] 🌸
phone: 888-353-3372
on the web: https://www.westwindcounselling.ca
(links in our bio!)

Introducing can be quick for some and slow for others – there is no right way or proper timeline to follow. https://www.westwindcounselling.ca/post/you-want-to-practice-food-flexibility-but-how-do-you-begin

What are you grateful for today?

We are grateful for the beautiful flowers at Westwind and soaking up the end of summer! 🌺☀️

Join Westwind director and counsellor Valarie as she explores the question: Is eating disorder treatment right for me?

If you resonate with all or some of the challenges she highlights, professional help may be supportive for you and we encourage you to reach out to us at www.westwindcounselling.ca or email [email protected] or you can call us at 888-353-3372.

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How do I know if eating disorder treatment is for me? Join Westwind director and counsellor Valarie as she explores some of the common struggles that an individual may be facing when asking the question, is eati...

The good news, however, is that also contrary to popular belief, full and lasting recovery from an eating disorder is possible” - Unknown

Reminder that Westwind does not have a waitlist for our residential program. Connect with us:

email: [email protected] 🌸
phone: 888-353-3372
on the web: https://www.westwindcounselling.ca
(links in our bio!)

Westwind is nestled in the beautiful 🏡 Our spacious home provides a comfortable atmosphere inside and out. Westwind can accommodate up to six clients at one time, each with their own private bedroom — making for a personal treatment experience.

We are located in a serene and safe community close to nature trails, and a short taxi ride from the Kelowna Airport as well as shops and amenities. You can learn more about Westwind by visiting our website (link in bio!)

Join Westwind therapist and director Tresa on our YouTube channel today, where she explores the concept of “what we practice grows stronger!” We believe this is a valuable concept in eating disorder recovery.

Have you noticed this concept show up in your recovery and your life? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below 👇

Thanks for watching 📺

What we practice grows STRONGER Welcome to Westwind! Today therapist and director Tresa explores the concept of "what we practice grows stronger"!Reminder that our FREE virtual meal support...

In addition to our residential and online programs, Westwind also offers in-person sessions for clients in the Kelowna area. Check out our website (link in bio!) for more information regarding all of our programs and services ☀️

This weekend, my recovery needs me to….

• practice self-compassion
• follow the consistency of structured meal times
• reach out for support
• reflect on how far I’ve come ✨

Our Friday afternoon group is focused on weekend action planning. What is your recovery in need of this weekend?

Community meals overlooking the pool — yes please! ☀️🍽️

As part of Westwind’s program, clients partake in community meals together as a way to not only foster consistency but also build connection and work on recovery skills. With individualized meal plans, we work with clients where they are at by creating an environment that balances support and independence!

You are more than a body.
More than your weight.
More than a clothing size.
More than a health condition.
More than the food you eat.

You are so much more than this world has taught you to believe about yourself ❤️‍🩹

• Westwind does not currently have a waitlist for our residential or online recovery programs. Connect with us in our bio 🌸 •

Embrace recovery by reconnecting with your core values! For those in recovery, identifying your personal values vs. the eating disorder’s values can illuminate meaningful paths forward. https://www.westwindcounselling.ca/post/strengthening-your-recovery-through-value-based-activities

Incorporating fun foods is an important part of recovery and a normal part of life! Mini chocolate bars aren’t just for Halloween…you can have them in August too! 🍫✨

This week on our YouTube channel Cindy offers some tips to navigate recovery as we move through the warmth of August ☀️

Thanks for watching! If you have any recovery topics you would like our Westwind team to answer on our YouTube channel please feel free to comment below or send us a DM 📧

Summertime Self-care in Recovery Welcome to Westwind! Today Recovery Coach Cindy explores summer time self-care tips that can support your recovery in the warmer weather. Reminder that our F...

• One minute at a time.
• One hour at a time.
• One day at a time.
• One meal at a time.

Recovery is about progress and choosing your next best recovery step in each moment — it is about progress not perfection 🌸

And just fyi, at Westwind think the “little” wins are definitely worth celebrating 🎉

Welcome to Westwind 🏡🤗

We opened our doors in 1998 in Brandon, MB and relocated to beautiful Kelowna, BC in 2021!

Since the beginning our mission has remained the same…to create a safe, individualized, supportive & collaborative space to help individuals heal from eating disorders. We also provide virtual recovery treatment options in our R.I.S.E Online program 💻

Use the link in our bio to learn more about who we are and connect with us 📧 We believe FULL recovery is possible for everyone (even you!)

Journaling can be a helpful tool in . It can help you to explore insights & be a space for reflection. Read today's here -> https://www.westwindcounselling.ca/post/journal-prompts-for-eating-disorder-recovery

It’s a rainy day here in Kelowna 🌧️

Rainy days can give us a chance to slow down, relax, and reflect. Maybe it would be helpful today to take a moment and acknowledge how far you have come ✨

Today on our YouTube channel join Westwind dietitian Breanna as she shares her top travel tips for travelling while in recovery this summer ☀️

Travel Tips while in Recovery Summer is here and people are on the move - today Westwind dietitian Breanna offers her three top travel trips for someone in eating disorder recovery. Westw...