Our recent Dietitians of Canada Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiovascular Network webinar, 'Tears, Fears and Reveals - Managing eating psychology conversations' was very well received. Stephanie Krug, MAdEd, RD the moderator and Professional Practice Coordinator for the network wrote this delightful feedback, "Thank you both for your incredible presentation today. I haven't moderated a webinar before that only received compliments after! How fantastic :)" … [Read more...] about ‘Tears, Fears and Reveals’ webinar
What’s New
Heart Failure, Anxiety and Depression
Check out the webinar that Colleen was asked to present for the national HeartLife Patient Day event in April with a focus on self-management of anxiety and depression. The HeartLife Foundation is Canada's first - and only - national patient-led heart failure organization. They are a Federal Charity aimed at raising public awareness of heart failure, engaging patients, families and caregivers to provide education and support, facilitate access to latest research, innovations, and treatments, … [Read more...] about Heart Failure, Anxiety and Depression
DOC Network Webinar
If you're a member of Dietitians of Canada Diabetes, Obesity & Cardiovascular Disease (DOC) Network, mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 2 when we will be presenting the webinar, 'Tears, Fears & Reveals - Managing food psychology conversations'. For those of you who have attended our presentations and workshops, you know that you'll leave the webinar with practical tips and 'how to' tools to use in your practice. … [Read more...] about DOC Network Webinar
Covid Support with Craving Change
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic self-isolation guidelines, there are many more reports of people struggling to manage emotional eating episodes. 'Recreational eating' has also become a common coping strategy that is an acceptable and convenient way to manage inevitable boredom and 'cabin fever'. We're pleased to hear that clinicians are turning to Craving Change concepts and resources to support their patients who are concerned about their eating behaviour during these challenging times. … [Read more...] about Covid Support with Craving Change
Shipping Charges to Increase April 1
Since 2014, there has been a significant and steady increase in what we're charged for shipping and handling orders. The time has come to raise the shipping fees for workbook and magnets orders. The increased fees will come into effect on April 1. Take advantage of the Nutrition Month workbook promotion plus the lower shipping and handling fees by ordering before March 31! … [Read more...] about Shipping Charges to Increase April 1
Nutrition Month Promotions
Take advantage of our annual Nutrition Month promotion. It's the biggest workbook order bonus of the year! Purchase the featured Craving Change products below by May 31, 2020 using our regular order form or PayPal and automatically receive the corresponding bonus products free. And, there’s no extra shipping cost! - Buy 25 Workbooks and receive a bonus of 7 workbooks (over $45 value) - Buy 50 Workbooks and receive a bonus of 12 workbooks (over $70 value) Please note that this offer does not … [Read more...] about Nutrition Month Promotions
Students Excited About Eating Self-awareness
The University of Calgary Werklund School of Education invited Wendy back again this year to present a concurrent session in their Building Healthy Communities course. The students who filled the lecture hall were enthusiastically engaged in the activities and thought provoking messages presented. Wendy encouraged them to learn more about their own personal relationship with food and to use the guiding principles presented to help their future students become more aware of their eating … [Read more...] about Students Excited About Eating Self-awareness
What’s your client’s ‘personal motivator’?
More energy. Lower blood pressure. Save money. Run a marathon. Increase my self-confidence. What is your client's desired outcome for a change in their eating? What is of topmost importance in their life? What is of strong value to them personally? What could make a difference in their life? Help your client identify their 'personal motivator' for change. This needs to be something that they can bring to mind and visualize when they're about to reach for the chips, buy the chocolate bar on sale … [Read more...] about What’s your client’s ‘personal motivator’?