Body Brave

Being a Public Relations Intern at Body Brave was a good experience. I learned a lot about social media, was able to explore my creative side through content creation, and was able develop/enhance some personal & professional skills. I think the most valuable part, however, was being able to learn more about the ED world. This is something that I had minimal knowledge on before and this position really educated and enlightened me in that regard. I also enjoyed being part of a team working towards educating, helping, and breaking the stigma around EDs and other body-related struggles!

I’ve been attending yoga classes and workshops and receiving therapy at Body Brave since the summer of 2017. I am so incredibly grateful for the essential and accessible services this wonderful organization provides. Sonia is professional and approachable, and with her history as an ED survivor, you truly feel understood. Dr. Trollope is a warm and welcoming therapist, making sessions comfortable even when the topics of discussion become uncomfortable. The layout of the space really makes you feel at home. I am personally making great progress in my recovery thanks to Body Brave. I was so fortunate to find this organization in our community!

Cannot say enough good things about Body Brave. Their virtual support groups have given me so much strength and a community of vulnerable individuals who inspire me to keep going during the tough days.

Body Brave offers very good support programs and the staff are knowledgeable, kind, and supportive as well. Highly recommend.

Body Brave provides very helpful guidance to addressing the underlying reasons for disordered eating. Group sessions are very effective and supportive. This is a great resource for people who have unhealthy or unnatural relationship with food.I believe help like this should be more affordable to people. Currently, a similar service (group session, counseling) would break people's bank.

Body Brave is incredibly helpful! I have struggled with food issues around restricting and bingeing and felt helpless for so long. Since joining Body Brave a few months ago, I am hopeful! I have learned so many great coping skills and feel like I understand my disordered eating so much more now. They have doctors, psychotherapists, a dietician, and so many more knowledgable and insightful staff members. Not only has Body Brave helped me with my eating disorder but it has helped me gain a sense of community. I am forever grateful to Body Brave for all of their help, kindness and compassion!! :)

I have had the pleasure of facilitating mindfulness at Body Brave. Body Brave is an amazing organization that provides free programs and resources that are uniquely designed to meet the needs of the clients and their families. Body Brave has become a community for many, to holistically address all aspects of their health and recovery. I always feel at home when I am at Body Brave and truly enjoyed facilitating mindfulness in a safe, inviting and non-judgmental place.Thank you Sonia for providing this amazing opportunity for such needed program.

I have recently completed my student placement for my Bachelors program at Body Brave and have taken away so much knowledge and experience from this amazing organization!Body Brave has created a safe and welcoming space that not only supports individuals, but also provides an amazing opportunity for student placements and volunteer positions.The work being done at Body Brave is truly amazing and I am so thankful for such an incredible opportunity!

I am beyond grateful for my experience at Body Brave. Sonia, Marsha, Alexis, Courtenay and Janet created such a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space to share our thoughts. I learned so many new and life changing tools to use on my recovery journey and feel so proud of my progress since joining the support group. The inclusive and supportive approach made me feel understood and not alone in my recovery. The group gave me the confidence and courage to speak my truth and seek help from a dietician and psychotherapist to add to my support team. Thank you for this organization! The work you do is so impactful and I am forever grateful!

This organization provided the support I needed to achieve and maintain recovery. They truly saved my life. I cannot say enough good things about the facilitators, the organization, and all the patients that come through here. They helped me learn how to identify so many patterns and thoughts that I was not seeing, and they helped me learn how to reframe thoughts, how to accept the difficult, and so much more. I wish I could go into detail about every single thing. Each session is so worth it. You'll learn that you have value, that you matter, that you are worth it, and that you are not a burden. An outstanding organization to support. Thank you to everyone at Body Brave.