About this course

Brave Beginnings is a gentle, self-paced course designed to support you in the in-between—the space between asking for help and starting treatment. If you're waiting for care or feeling unsure about where to begin, this course offers a compassionate foundation. You’ll receive practical tools to reduce harm, stabilize your day-to-day, and prepare emotionally for the recovery journey ahead. With guidance from our team at The Balanced Practice, you’ll explore mindset shifts, create safety plans, and learn what to expect from treatment—so that when you're ready (or when your spot opens up), you feel more supported, more grounded, and less alone. No pressure. No perfection. Just a brave beginning.

What you'll learn:

Recovery Foundations🌱

Learn how to create more stability and reduce the harm caused by the eating disorder—without pressure to “get it right.” These early tools can help support your body and mind while you wait for treatment.

Shift into a Recovery Mindset🧠

Explore the beliefs and thought patterns that keep you stuck—and begin to replace them with self-compassion, curiosity, and hope. You’ll learn how mindset can shape your recovery experience.

Understand Treatment🔍

Get clear on what treatment at The Balanced Practice actually looks like, so you can make informed decisions and feel more confident about what’s ahead. We’ll walk you through what to expect and how to prepare.

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 22 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1: Welcome and Setting Intentions

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      1.1 Welcome to the course

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      1.2 How to Use This Course

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      1.3 Important Disclaimer

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      1.4 Setting Intentions for This Course

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    Module 2: Recovery Foundations

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      2.1 Introduction to Recovery Foundations

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      2.2 Nutrition: The 3x3 Framework

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      2.3 Movement and Rest: Finding Balance

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      2.4 Emotional Toolkit: Coping Without ED Behaviours

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      2.5 When To Seek Immediate Help

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    Module 3: Recovery Mindset

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      3.0 Intro to Recovery Mindset

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      3.1 Find Your Why

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      3.2 Do It Scared

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      3.3 Cost-Benefit

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    Module 4: Preparing for Treatment at TBP

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      4.0 Intro to Preparing for Treatment

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      4.1 What to expect in treatment

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      4.2 Role of the Dietitian

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      4.3 Role of the Therapist

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      4.4 Frequently Asked Questions

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    Module 5: Next Steps and Continued Support

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      5.1 Review and Reflect: What You've Built So Far

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      5.2 Creating Your Personal Support Plan

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      5.3 What To Do If You're Still Waiting

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      5.4 Transition Into Treatment at TBP

Meet the Team

This course was created by the compassionate, experienced team at The Balanced Practice—a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in eating disorder recovery. Our dietitians, therapists, and support staff work together to provide weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care that centres you as a whole person, not a problem to fix. We’ve supported hundreds of individuals and families through the recovery process, and we understand how hard the in-between can feel. That’s why we built Brave Beginnings—to offer you tools, validation, and support while you wait. We’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Your Recovery Matters. You Matter.

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