Family Focus
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.
FAMILY FOCUSED SUPPORT
SPRING PROGRAMS
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE - NO DIAGNOSIS REQUIRED
PARENT Support Group
Supporting a Loved One With an Eating Disorder
Facilitator: Daphne Wornovitzky, Masters of Social Work
Date: Saturdays, May 9 - May 30
Time: 9:30am - 11.30am
Location: Online
Capacity: 20
Open to: AB only
These 2-hour sessions 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.
Registered Dietician Parent Group
Nutrition Fundamentals for Recovery for Parents
Facilitator: Britney Lentz, Registered Dietician
Date: Thursdays, April 23 - May 14
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Online
Capacity: 20
Open to: AB and BC
This four-week virtual group helps parents and caregivers develop practical nutrition-related skills to support a loved one with an eating disorder. We’ll explore neutral, non–diet culture ways of talking about food and bodies, effective meal support at home, and emotion-coaching strategies for tough mealtime moments.
Registered Dietician Parent Group
Nutrition Fundamentals for Recovery for Parents
Facilitator: Britney Lentz, Registered Dietician
Date: Tuesdays, June 2 - June 23
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Online
Capacity: 20
Open to: AB and BC
This four-week virtual group helps parents and caregivers develop practical nutrition-related skills to support a loved one with an eating disorder. We’ll explore neutral, non–diet culture ways of talking about food and bodies, effective meal support at home, and emotion-coaching strategies for tough mealtime moments.
OUR FACILITATORS
Daphne Wornovitzky
Masters of Social Work
Britney Lentz
Registered Dietician
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EATING DISORDER RECOVERY 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.