Card hacks for... 'Eating Disorders and Other Shadowy Companions'

Eating disorders affect people of different genders, ages and from all walks of life. They can be experienced long term or short term, and they can fluctuate or change over time.

Living with an eating disorder can also be a lonely, isolating experience, with feelings of shame often exacerbating the problem by leading to secrecy.

Eating Disorders & Other Shadowy Companions is a beautiful, highly-visual resource that aims to empower participants to bridge the isolation by sharing their experience with family, friends, teachers, counsellors, and other health professionals.

Each card includes an illustration and a question to help people reflect on and express what it feels like to live with an eating disorder and seek ways forward. The cards can also be used to describe other ‘shadowy companions’ like addiction, depression and anxiety.

In this 30-minute FREE online session we will explore:

• the intention of the card set … and the types of thinking that often accompany eating disorders
• creating safe spaces for conversations
• using the cards across a range of settings and situations
• when and how to introduce the cards
• questions that can help spark conversations
• using the cards as an effective self-care tool
• pairing the cards with other IR resources such as Navigating Depression and Exploring Shame.