Body Image - Support Group

Body image struggles are deeply personal—but unfortunately, very common. In a culture obsessed with appearance, it’s easy to believe your worth is tied to how you look. Healing your relationship with your body takes conscious effort, but it can open the door to greater mental, emotional, and physical freedom. It starts with challenging harmful messages and learning new, more compassionate ways of relating to yourself.

Recovery from body image issues is an opportunity to stop blaming our bodies—and start questioning the culture that taught us to distrust them.

This support group offers a compassionate space to connect with others who are actively working to build a better relationship with their bodies. Together, we’ll explore how diet culture impacts body image, eating habits, and self-worth. You’ll gain tools to reconnect with your body, rebuild trust, and begin a path toward healing—not through control, but through care and self-understanding.

Open to anyone struggling with body image issues.

NO DIAGNOSIS REQUIRED. NO COST TO ATTEND.

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IMPORTANT INFO!

Cancellation & Fees

While our support groups are no cost to you, we do compensate our experienced facilitators—so each group still carries real value and care behind the scenes. We genuinely want you to get the most out of these sessions. We know life happens, so if you’re unable to attend, just let us know so we can offer the spot to someone else and explore other ways we can support you.

Waitlist

Once the group is full, email us at waitlist@silverliningsfoundation.ca to be placed on the waitlist.
If we have enough registrants for another group, we will contact you by email to register.  

NEED ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT?

We know that navigating eating disorder (ED) recovery options can be overwhelming.
Our Recovery Navigator has in-depth knowledge of the wide array of public and private recovery options in the province.

Learn more here.

IMPORTANT INFO!

Cancellation & Fees

While our support groups are no cost to you, we do compensate our experienced facilitators—so each group still carries real value and care behind the scenes. We genuinely want you to get the most out of these sessions. We know life happens, so if you’re unable to attend, just let us know so we can offer the spot to someone else and explore other ways we can support you.

Waitlist

Once the group is full, email us at waitlist@silverliningsfoundation.ca to be placed on the waitlist.
If we have enough registrants for another group, we will contact you by email to register.  

NEED ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT?

We know that navigating eating disorder (ED) recovery options can be overwhelming.
Our Recovery Navigator has in-depth knowledge of the wide array of public and private recovery options in the province.

Learn more here.

IMPORTANT INFO!

Cancellation & Fees

While our support groups are no cost to you, we do compensate our experienced facilitators—so each group still carries real value and care behind the scenes. We genuinely want you to get the most out of these sessions. We know life happens, so if you’re unable to attend, just let us know so we can offer the spot to someone else and explore other ways we can support you.

Waitlist

Once the group is full, email us at waitlist@silverliningsfoundation.ca to be placed on the waitlist.
If we have enough registrants for another group, we will contact you by email to register.  

NEED ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT?

We know that navigating eating disorder (ED) recovery options can be overwhelming.
Our Recovery Navigator has in-depth knowledge of the wide array of public and private recovery options in the province.

Learn more here.

Art Therapy for Eating Disorders

(6 weeks)

The Art of Healing

In this group, we’ll be using art to reflect upon and guide our healing journeys. Within the supportive environment of a group and with the guidance of a professional art therapist, we will create art each week using a variety of different materials, in response to a theme or prompt. It is important to know that we will be engaging with the art materials in a spontaneous, reflective and self-soothing manner, so no previous art experience or skill is required.

What to expect each session:

1. An art-based check-in to share visually or verbally how we are feeling

2. A brief introduction or description of the weekly prompt/directive

3. Creating art

4. Time to share and/or process our art

Don’t consider yourself an artist? No worries! This group requires no prior artistic experience or skill.

NEXT SESSION

IMPORTANT INFO!

Cancellation & Fees

While our support groups are no cost to you, we do compensate our experienced facilitators—so each group still carries real value and care behind the scenes. We genuinely want you to get the most out of these sessions. We know life happens, so if you’re unable to attend, just let us know so we can offer the spot to someone else and explore other ways we can support you.

Waitlist

Once the group is full, email us at waitlist@silverliningsfoundation.ca to be placed on the waitlist.
If we have enough registrants for another group, we will contact you by email to register.  

NEED ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT?

We know that navigating eating disorder (ED) recovery options can be overwhelming.
Our Recovery Navigator has in-depth knowledge of the wide array of public and private recovery options in the province.

Learn more here.

Parent & Loved Ones - Support Group

Supporting someone with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating—but you don’t have to go through it alone.

This free 8-week support group is for parents, partners, siblings, and other loved ones who are navigating the complex experience of caring for someone with an eating disorder. Together, we’ll create a compassionate space to share, listen, and learn.

You'll gain tools to better understand eating disorders, explore healthy 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 group is here for you.

NEXT SESSION

IMPORTANT INFO!

Cancellation & Fees

While our support groups are no cost to you, we do compensate our experienced facilitators—so each group still carries real value and care behind the scenes. We genuinely want you to get the most out of these sessions. We know life happens, so if you’re unable to attend, just let us know so we can offer the spot to someone else and explore other ways we can support you.

Waitlist

Once the group is full, email us at waitlist@silverliningsfoundation.ca to be placed on the waitlist.
If we have enough registrants for another group, we will contact you by email to register.  

NEED ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT?

We know that navigating eating disorder (ED) recovery options can be overwhelming.
Our Recovery Navigator has in-depth knowledge of the wide array of public and private recovery options in the province.

Learn more here.

Supporting a Child with an Eating Disorder

Workshop for Parent & Loved Ones #2

Our first workshop focused on understanding an ED on a deeper level and touched upon the theory of what would be helpful in treatment. Parents who attended had many questions about the practical “how to” steps of chaperoning a child through treatment.

In this workshop, we shall take some time to attend to the practical parts of treatment, understanding the concept of “recovery” and what it looks like at the end of the road.

• Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Co-regulation – What does “pacing with anxiety” look like?

• The Meal Plan as a Tool in Recovery – The significance of the dietitian in treatment

• What does sustainable recovery look like? How do we get there

This 3-hour workshop is designed to help parents understand these hidden dynamics, explore why certain strategies may not always seem effective, and provide the tools you need to support your child’s recovery. It’s also a chance for parents to share their challenges and ask questions about any aspect of treatment and recovery.

This group is intended for parents of children ages 10 - 30

"It was so valuable hearing other parents’ situations
and getting advice from facilitators."

-Parent Group Participant

NEXT SESSION

IMPORTANT INFO!

Cancellation & Fees

While our support groups are no cost to you, we do compensate our experienced facilitators—so each group still carries real value and care behind the scenes. We genuinely want you to get the most out of these sessions. We know life happens, so if you’re unable to attend, just let us know so we can offer the spot to someone else and explore other ways we can support you.

Waitlist

Once the group is full, email us at waitlist@silverliningsfoundation.ca to be placed on the waitlist.
If we have enough registrants for another group, we will contact you by email to register.  

NEED ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT?

We know that navigating eating disorder (ED) recovery options can be overwhelming.
Our Recovery Navigator has in-depth knowledge of the wide array of public and private recovery options in the province.

Learn more here.

Eating Disorder Recovery Workshop for Teens

(ONLINE)

This no-cost workshop is designed for teens (ages 12–17) who are exploring support options for eating disorder recovery. It will be facilitated by Sophie Balisky, a counselling psychology student who has successfully navigated her own eating disorder recovery journey. Sophie brings a unique and powerful perspective, sharing her story with honesty and vulnerability—helping to normalise the vulnerability that comes with recovery.

We often hear from teens in our recovery community how deeply important emotional validation is during this process. That’s why this workshop is grounded in empathy, compassion, and the belief that everyone deserves to feel seen and heard.

Over the course of 1.5 hours, we’ll explore some of the unhelpful thoughts that can hold recovery back—like the myth that you have to be “sick enough” to deserve support. We’ll also dive into bigger themes like practical tools for recovery, the value of mentorship, and how to nurture a sense of hope.

Eligibility:

• Ages of 12-17

• No Diagnosis Required

• Participants must be medically stable

• Parent/Caregiver and teen consent required

Please note: This group is intended to provide support to complement treatment and is not a substitute for it. Suicidal ideation and self-harm should be addressed with qualified clinicians. If you need help finding appropriate support, please book an appointment with our Recovery Navigator or contact the Distress Centre.

NEXT SESSION

IMPORTANT INFO!

Cancellation & Fees

While our support groups are no cost to you, we do compensate our experienced facilitators—so each group still carries real value and care behind the scenes. We genuinely want you to get the most out of these sessions. We know life happens, so if you’re unable to attend, just let us know so we can offer the spot to someone else and explore other ways we can support you.

Waitlist

Once the group is full, email us at waitlist@silverliningsfoundation.ca to be placed on the waitlist.
If we have enough registrants for another group, we will contact you by email to register.  

NEED ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT?

We know that navigating eating disorder (ED) recovery options can be overwhelming.
Our Recovery Navigator has in-depth knowledge of the wide array of public and private recovery options in the province.

Learn more here.

Teens ED Recovery - Support Group

(ONLINE)

This no-cost workshop is designed for teens (ages 12–17) who are exploring support options for eating disorder recovery. It will be facilitated by Sophie Balisky, a counselling psychology student who has successfully navigated her own eating disorder recovery journey. Sophie brings a unique and powerful perspective, sharing her story with honesty and vulnerability—helping to normalise the vulnerability that comes with recovery.

We often hear from teens in our recovery community how deeply important emotional validation is during this process. That’s why this workshop is grounded in empathy, compassion, and the belief that everyone deserves to feel seen and heard.

Over the course of 1.5 hours, we’ll explore some of the unhelpful thoughts that can hold recovery back—like the myth that you have to be “sick enough” to deserve support. We’ll also dive into bigger themes like practical tools for recovery, the value of mentorship, and how to nurture a sense of hope.

Eligibility:

• Ages of 12-17

• No Diagnosis Required

• Participants must be medically stable

• Parent/Caregiver and teen consent required

Please note: This group is intended to provide support to complement treatment and is not a substitute for it. Suicidal ideation and self-harm should be addressed with qualified clinicians. If you need help finding appropriate support, please book an appointment with our Recovery Navigator or contact the Distress Centre.

NEXT SESSION

REGISTRATION: OPEN

DATE & TIME:

May 29, 2025

6:30pm to 8:00pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Group Size

Groups are limited to 12 participants and require minimum of 6 to run.

Waitlist

Once a group is fully booked, we will open a waitlist. You can join the waitlist by completing this registration form. When a spot is available you will be notified with an email to complete your fee payment.

Feedback from Clients & Group Participants

At Calgary Silver Linings' support groups, we make every effort to provide the best knowledge and support to help individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Here is a selection of the feedback we received from our support group meetings.

If you have participated in our support groups, we invite you to contact us.