The Balanced Practice

Have you ever felt isolated or alone in your recovery journey? 🤷

Are you searching for more connection and community while healing from your eating disorder? 👫

It’s not uncommon to feel this way - but it’s important to remember that you are not alone! 🙅

This is where group therapy comes in. 🙂

Wherever you are on your recovery journey, group therapy will provide you with support and guidance to compliment all the hard work you are doing in 1:1 sessions!

Through participation in group therapy, you will experience:
👉Community: Connect with others who understand what you’re going through!

👉Accountability: Stay on track by regularly checking in with others.

👉Perspective: Gain new insights from a peer group.

👉Education: Focus on a new recovery topic each week and practice important skills for recovery.

👉Empowerment: Build confidence in your ability to overcome your eating disorder.

Our 16 week therapy group focuses on building important recovery skills while connecting with others on the same journey. You will also receive a comprehensive workbook to guide you!

Contact us today to learn more about how group therapy can be a part of YOUR recovery journey. 💪

Group therapy is an essential part of our Eating Disorder Recovery Program - in addition to individual sessions, meal support, and family support!

To learn more, join us for an info session on August 21st at 5pm. Link in bio to register. 💜

Hello :)

We wanted to share that The Balanced Practice will be accepting a new clients for our Outpatient Eating Disorder Recovery Program this September.

This program combines personalized treatment, curriculum-based group therapy, meal, support as well as family support to offer a comprehensive approach to recovery. It is designed for teens and adults across Ontario who are ready to recover from their eating disorder from home.

If you are interested in learning more, join us for an information session tomorrow August 21st at 5 pm EST. This session will be valuable to anyone (potential clients, parents/caregivers, health care providers, therapists, dietitians) who is interested in learning more about our program and how our team offers eating disorder treatment
You can register for the info session using this link: https://www.thebalancedpractice.com/info-session/

Any questions? Feel free to send us an email at: [email protected]
Hope to see you there! 🙂

*If you know anyone who could benefit from this support- please help us spread the word and access to care!

Did you know that there are different levels of care when it comes to ED treatment?

Yup! The different levels of care exist to support folks in their recovery no matter where they are at.

Here is a quick overview:

1️⃣ Self Guided.

This is the lowest level of support and is often not enough to support full recovery. This typically involves free community groups, books, peer support, etc.

2️⃣Community/Outpatient.

This is best suited for patients who are medically stable and do not require daily monitor who can function in society and actively participate in their recovery.

This typically involves one on one support with a dietitian and/or therapist.

💜We offer this at TBP

3️⃣Comprehensive Outpatient.

This is best suited for patients who are also medically stable however require more support than just 1:1. It is also ideal as a step-down from higher levels of care. This is often a more structure approach with added support!

💜At TBP, we offer this level of support with the Eating Disorder Recovery Program™️.

4️⃣Outpatient Hospital/Partial hospital.

This level is best suited for those whose eating disorders and psychological symptoms impair daily functioning. Patients who require daily monitoring and physiological and mental status are supported with more hands on help.

5️⃣Residential.

Residential care is catered to those who have not responded to either outpatient or partial hospitalization treatments and require further support. Those requiring these services must be medically stable however psychological factors may be impairing full recovery. This option requires the person to stay at the residence for a predetermined period of time.

The Eating Disorder Recovery Program™️ is accepting new clients 💜

This program includes
💜 individualized nutrition counselling
💜 client centered therapy
💜 group meal support
💜 family support and eLearning modules
💜 care coordination
💜 recovery skill based group therapy

This comprehensive eating disorder treatment is available for teens and adults accross Ontario 🇨🇦

If you are interested in learning more, join our info session 🌈
August 14th at 12pm EST or August 21st at 12pm EST

✨link in bio

[JOB POSTING]: Join The Team!

The Balanced Practice is hiring an eating disorder dietitian for our new in-person location in Ottawa 🇨🇦 (2211 Riverside Drive)
Here are the details 🙂

The Balanced Practice is a team of registered dietitians and therapists specialized in eating disorder treatment for teens and adults across Ontario.

Our values are:
o empathy
o integrity
o communication
o respect
o inclusivity
We strive to be weight-inclusive, fat-positive and trauma-informed.

Our vibe:
Our vibe is fast, we are on a big mission to change the way eating disorder treatment is provided. We have a great work ethic and go above & beyond for our clients. The vibe here is fun, inclusive and supports authenticity. We are big on communication and sharing. The vibe is curious and innovative. We are always looking for ways to do things better. We break the status quo. Our vibe is focused on our people. All the decisions we make are evaluated by how they impact our team and clients. We are passionate about our work and excited to be here.
If this is your vibe, you will LOVE working here ✨

Requirements:
o Ability to practice dietetics in the province of Ontario and be in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (bonus if you are registered with OPDQ)
o Ability to work IN PERSON at our Ottawa location for 15h/week
o Must have an anti-diet, weight-inclusive approach
o Have experience with eating disorders or disordered eating.
o Be aligned with The Balanced Practice’s value and mission.
o Must be available to work at least 1 evening/week.
>>Being bilingual in French and English is preferred

Responsibility:
o See one-on-one clients
o Administrative tasks (email follow-ups, documentation/charting, finding resources for clients)
o Participate in team meetings and clinical rounds
o Opportunity to facilitate group sessions and meal support

You can apply here: https://forms.gle/7G9b95W4GNPynZdc6

I look forward to connecting with you!

Marie-Pier Pitre-D’Iorio, RD
Founder and Lead Clinician

*The Balanced Practice values lived experience whether you have a history of an eating disorder, live in a larger body, are a person of colour or belong to any marginalized group- we believe your experience matters and give you unique skills to support our clients. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and welcome all folks to apply.

IT’S BACK 💜 !

This September, .balanced.practice will be welcoming new folks in our Eating Disorder Recovery Program ™️!

We are so proud of this program because it has helped so many recover (and maintain recovery!) in an outpatient setting.

If you are interested in getting more info, join us in our FREE information session to get all the program info and ask any questions you may have 💜 Link in bio :)

We are excited to work with you, so together we can beat your ED 🙌🏼
___

Link to info session:
https://www.thebalancedpractice.com/programs-and-resources/eating-disorder-recovery-program/eating-disorder-recovery-program-info-session/

Meet Sarah💜

Our new psychotherapist at The Balanced Practice!🌈

Sarah is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology candidate at Yorkville University.

Sarah has extensive experience researching the lived experiences of individuals struggling with eating disorders. She has worked as a mentor, support group facilitator, and workshop facilitator with the Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre and the Manitoba Mood Disorder Association. She has also worked in private practice with diverse clientele in providing trauma-informed, culturally informed, and intersectional approaches in her psychotherapeutic services. Her values of empathy, curiosity, and integrity form the foundation of her collaborative and individually-tailored work with clients which makes for a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment.

Sarah supports youth (16+), adults, couples, and families through many challenges such as:

✨ Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Recovery

✨ Complex trauma and PTSD

✨ Depression & Anxiety

✨ Stress and Burnout

✨ Self-Identity Development

✨ Relationships

Sarah’s work is influenced by her training in: CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems.

Sarah has lived experience with being in recovery from her own eating disorder and developing her identity in the LGBTQ+ community which supports her therapeutic approach with clients in the therapy room.

🌸more than work🌸

• Sarah stays grounded through time with loved ones, gentle movement, and meditation.

• She used to live in Virginia as an NCAA golfer.

• She enjoys having plants, but often forgets to water them (cacti for the win!).

• And in her free time Sarah loves listening to audiobooks, solving puzzles, and playing with her kitties.

Sarah is now accepting 1:1 clients at The Balanced Practice💜 link in bio

Tonight Hopewell Ottawa (Hopewell)and Max Ottawa are hosting an event to bring awareness to the impact of eating disorders in the LGBTQ + community.

The Balanced Practice is excited to be part of the conversation! Marie-Pier, TBP’s founder and registered dietitian will be one of the panelist for the event!

We hope you join us in this important conversation!

Tickets are $5, register here : https://hopewell.ca/social-nights/p/zlhbrrk0zji5pahtwwk3cu6pe8oh07

How can you be an ally for folks in the LGBTQIA2S+ community with eating disorders? 🤔

Even if you don’t belong to the LGBTQIA2S+ community, there are ways you can help support this community as an ally.

Such as:
💜 Educating Yourself: Being an ally starts with awareness. Research and learn more about the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Learn and understand the unique challenges faced by those in the LGBTQIA2S+ community, including discrimination, stigmas, and mental health issues such as eating disorders. There are many great organizations that aim to support and increase awareness.

💛 Raising Awareness: Advocate for inclusive policies and practices in schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings. Bring awareness to the community about the intersection of eating disorders and LGBTQIA2S+ identities by connecting with others and sharing information through social media, community events, and discussions.

💚 Creating an Inclusive Space: Use inclusive language by respecting and using individuals’ preferred names and pronouns. Be open-minded by creating a judgment-free and supportive environment where everyone feels safe and valued. Promote inclusive environments by increasing access to gender-affirming care for transgender and non-binary youth and adhering to anti-discrimination policies.

💙 Self-Reflection: Examine your own biases and commit to ongoing learning. Reflect on your attitudes towards LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and work on challenging and changing your own beliefs and biases.

It is important to remember that for people outside of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, being an ally is a choice.

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨

This month we will post content weekly regarding the intersection of eating disorders and the LGBTQ2S+ community. Stay tuned to learn more!

🌈      
 

The road to recovery is not a race car track. 🏎️

🙅‍♀️ It is not a race
🙅 You are not meant to go as fast as you can.
🙅‍♂️ There are no medal for the first one to get there.

Recovery is like a windy scenic route 🏞

💜 There’s up and downs.
💜 There’s some stops
💜 There’s some times you go fast, and other times you go slow.

And the end destination can look different for everyone.

Here at .balanced.practice, we are like your co-pilot, your front seat passenger, your guide along the way. But you stay in the driver’s seat!

If you are ready to take a ride towards recovery city, here’s how we can help👇

1️⃣ Eating Disorder Recovery Program ™️
💞 1:1 Nutrition Counselling + Psychotherapy + Meal Support + Family Support + Group Therapy!
🌈 NEXT COHORT SEPTEMBER

2️⃣ Therapy 🌱
Virtual and in-person sessions. Helping you overcome your mental health challenges 💪🏼

3️⃣ Nutrition Counselling
Virtual and in-person sessions. Supporting you in having a great relationship with food, managing health conditions, and understanding your body’s needs 💜

4️⃣ Online Group Program
💫The Balanced Program is accepting new clients! This online group program was designed by .balanced.dietitian to help you heal your relationship with food and body.

Want more info?
👩‍💻www.thebalancedpractice.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 613-696-0306 x1

OPEN HOUSE 🥳 You are invited!

The Balanced Practice just opened an in-person office here in Ottawa. Our team of dietitians and therapists specializes in eating disorder care for teens and adults across Ontario. We are so excited to now offer in-person support for the Ottawa community!

If you are curious to learn more about TBP and come see our new space, we would love to have you join us :D

Here are the details:
🗓When? Saturday May 4th, 2024

⏰What Time? Open House between 2-4pm EST.

📍Where? 2211 Riverside Drive, unit 104

✨ What will we do? We will have yummy snacks, fun games and many opportunities to connect and learn more about TBP!

We look forward to conencting and celebrating this big step with you!

Marie-Pier & The Balanced Practice Team

🥳 YOU ARE INVITED 🥳Join us May 4th in celebrating our new office space here in Ottawa, Canada!

Here are the details:
🗓Saturday May 4th, 2024
⏰Open House between 2-4pm EST.
📍2211 Riverside Drive, unit 104
✨ We will have yummy snacks, fun games and many opportunities to connect and learn more about TBP!

We hope to see you there!

         


                   

🥳 WE HAVE A LOCATION!

And we want to celebrate with you!

Join us May 4th between 2-4pm for an open house of the new space.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KATIE! 🥳

Katie is one of our amazing Registered Dieticians here .balanced.practice 💜

From TBP: We wish you a day full of love, joy, and delicious food.

Thank you for being a part of the

We understand that beginning the journey towards recovery can be very daunting.

Recovery is not quick fix, which is why at The Balanced Practice we are here to support you through your own journey.

It is important to remind ourselves that our journey is not determined by how far we need to go, but how far we have gone.

Each individuals journey is different, and there is no right or wrong time-frame to create a positive sustainable change.

How we can help👇
1️⃣ Eating Disorder Recovery Program Treatment (Ontario 🇨🇦)
💞 1:1 Nutrition Counselling + Psychotherapy + Meal Support + Family Support + Group Therapy!
🌈 Accepting New Clients (http://www.thebalancedpractice.com/edprogram)

2️⃣ Therapy 🌱
Virtual and in-person sessions. Helping you overcome your mental health challenges 💪🏼

3️⃣ Nutrition Counselling
Virtual and in-person sessions. Supporting you in having a great relationship with food, manage health conditions and understanding your body’s needs 💜

4️⃣Online Group Program
💫The Balanced Program is accepting new clients! This online group program was designed by .balanced.dietitian to help you heal your relationship with food and body.

, am I right?

AND

it is possible for you too.

You were born an intuitive eater and you can absolutely heal your relationship with food and your body.

The best part? You don’t have to do it alone

Here’s how we can work together👇
1️⃣ Eating Disorder Recovery Program Treatment (Ontario 🇨🇦)
💞 1:1 Nutrition Counselling + Psychotherapy + Meal Support + Family Support + Group Therapy!
🌈 Accepting New Clients (http://www.thebalancedpractice.com/edprogram)

2️⃣ Therapy 🌱
Virtual and in-person sessions. Helping you overcome your mental health challenges 💪🏼

3️⃣ Nutrition Counselling
Virtual and in-person sessions. Supporting you in having a great relationship with food, manage health conditions and understanding your body’s needs 💜

4️⃣Online Group Program
💫The Balanced Program is accepting new clients! This online group program was designed by .balanced.dietitian to help you heal your relationship with food and body.

.balanced.practice is the go-to place for eating disorder treatment 💜

And...👀

The Eating Disorder Recovery Program™️ is accepting new clients right now✨🥳

When working with TBP, you can expect to be
seen 👀
heard 👂
understood 💜
and supported with evidence-based and lived experience-informed care✨

This comprehensive program includes”
💜individualized nutrition counselling and therapy
💜 meal support
💜family support (eLearning modules + live calls)
💜recovery skill-based group therapy
💜care coordination

If you are ready to be empowered in your recovery, apply today by going to the link in bio or emailing us mailto:[email protected]

We know it’s easier said than done to let go of the idea we must be “sick enough” to deserve help.

We get it.

Your ED may try to convince you that:
😔 It’s not that bad
😖 You are not “that” sick
😫 You don’t deserve help

We call BS.

If your relationship with food and your body is impacting your quality of life.

YOU DESERVE SUPPORT.

How .balanced.practice can help👇
1️⃣ Eating Disorder Recovery Program Treatment (Ontario 🇨🇦)
💞 1:1 Nutrition Counselling + Psychotherapy + Meal Support + Family Support + Group Therapy!
🌈 Accepting New Clients (http://www.thebalancedpractice.com/edprogram)

2️⃣ Therapy 🌱
Virtual and in-person sessions. Helping you overcome your mental health challenges 💪🏼

3️⃣ Nutrition Counselling
Virtual and in-person sessions. Supporting you in having a great relationship with food, managing health conditions, and understanding your body’s needs 💜

4️⃣ Online Group Program
💫The Balanced Program is accepting new clients! This online group program was designed by .balanced.dietitian to help you heal your relationship with food and body.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SARA🥳🥳

We wish you a day full of love, joy and delicious foods 💜

Thank you for being part of the 😍

🎉Our March Provider of the Month is…. Jasna🥳🥳

Jasna is our OG egistered dietitian who has been offering nutrition counseling at The Balanced Practice for over 3 years! ✨

Jasna’s positive energy, empathy, kindness and her sense of humour are some of the many traits that make her such an incredible dietitian, colleague and human-being!

The team wanted to recognize Jasna this month for her extensive knowledge when it comes to eating disorder treatment and her generosity in sharing her expertise with the team.

When we think of Jasna we think of her joy, energy, compassion, thoughtfulness, her curiosity, her playfulness and her empathy 💜

Jasna, you an amazing human, and we feel so honoured to be working with you. A big congrats from the TBP team 🎉

Ps: help us celebrate by commenting celebrating emojis ( 🎉🥳🙌🏼👏🏼)