Family Support for Eating Disorders

Family Focused Support offers a range of specialized programs designed to meet the distinct needs of individuals impacted by eating disorders in different ways—whether as teens experiencing the illness firsthand, parents navigating daily challenges, or loved ones seeking to better understand and support recovery. Each group faces unique emotional, relational, and practical struggles that require targeted guidance and connection. By offering dedicated spaces for each audience, these programs provide more relevant support, deeper understanding, and practical strategies for coping, communicating, and healing—whether you're part of a biological family or a chosen one.

Holidays can be a particularly triggering time for teens that are struggling with body and food. This workshop is grounded in empathy, compassion, and the belief that everyone deserves to feel seen and heard. We will explore unhelpful thoughts around food during the thanksgiving season and find ways that can help you to move forward in recovery.

The holidays can be a stressful time of year when you have a child or family member with an eating disorder. This workshop will focus on adressing specific questions you might have and finding ways to help your child navigate the difficult emotions and challenges that come with food during the holidays.

This 3-hour workshop will build your foundational knowledge of eating disorders, effective treatment and sustainable recovery. You'll gain a deeper understanding of eating disorders, explore practical ways to support your loved one, and care for your own emotional well-being in the process. Whether you're feeling helpless, burnt out, or just looking for connection—this workshop is here for you.

If you struggle with impulsive behaviours, intense emotions, or black-and-white thinking, our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) workshop may be a powerful fit. Designed for adults with Binge Eating Disorder or binge eating behaviours, this workshop teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation skills to help you better understand and manage the emotional patterns that drive disordered eating.

Christmas can be a stressful time of year when you have a child or family member with an eating disorder. This workshop will focus on answering any questions you might have and finding ways to help your child navigate the unpleasant emotions and challenges that come with food during the Christmas Season.

This 3-hour workshop will build your foundational knowledge of eating disorders, effective treatment and sustainable recovery. You'll gain a deeper understanding of eating disorders, explore practical ways to support your loved one, and care for your own emotional well-being in the process. Whether you're feeling helpless, burnt out, or just looking for connection—this workshop is here for you.

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