Empowering Parents Through Recovery
We know that there is nothing more painful to a parent than to watch their child struggle and not feel equipped to help. We also know that eating disorders impact the entire family unit.
We aim to empower parents through their child's recovery. We provide information about eating disorders, skills for dealing with challenging emotions, techniques for re-feeding and meal support, and strategies to help deal with and/or prevent burn out.
Our entire team is trained in family-focused care, meaning that they understand the need to support parents as well as children. We take a strict no-blame approach to working with parents. We do not endorse the idea that parents cause eating disorders, in fact, our philosophy is that parents, when properly equipped with knowledge and skills, can be tremendous assets in their child's recovery.
We use an empathic, non-blaming, non-judgmental and supportive approach with all the parents we work with.
Please call 780-977-7062 or email admin@albertawellnessed.com for more information.
Our Services for Parents
One-on-One Support
Meal Support Program
One-on-One Support
Meet one-on-one with one of our team members to receive specialized support tailored to your specific family and parenting situation.
Group Support
Meal Support Program
One-on-One Support
Participate in on of our groups for parents that aim to provide general information about eating disorders and general skills that can assist your child through recovery.
Meal Support Program
Meal Support Program
Meal Support Program
Re-feeding your child with an eating disorder can be a very difficult task. We offer a meal support program that is personalized to you and your child's specific recovery path.
Groups for Parents
Eating Disorders 101
Description: Eating Disorders 101 is a recorded educational webinar designed to provide key information about eating disorders for friends, family, coaches, teachers, colleagues and the general public, in order to help build an informed and compassionate support system for those who are struggling with Eating Disorders or Disordered Eating. The webinar will cover the basics of what eating disorders are to clarify myths and misunderstandings, share what is helpful and what isn't and provide suggestions on how to support families impacted by eating disorders.
Format: Recorded educational webinar
Cost: $25+gst
Recommended for: Anyone who knows a friend, family member, colleague, room-mate or student with an eating disorder or members of the general public who wish to learn more.
EmpowerED Caregiving
Description: EmpowerED Caregiving is a series of recordings. It aims to provide you with strategies for responding to your loved one's emotions. Based on Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), this workshop teaches communication skills to support the processing of emotions. Emotion Coaching is a tangible skill that can help you support your loved one's recovery, and repair trusting relationships. It will also provide the space and support your loved one's needs to find healthier ways to deal with anxiety, shame, anger and other challenging emotions that often accompany eating disorders.
Format: Recording. Can be watched as many times as needed for a six month period. Can also be shared within the family so all family members can have consistent communication.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: $35+gst
Who can purchase: Open to any caregivers of children/loved ones of any age.
Biology & the Eating Disorder
Description: This 6-week group focuses on learning the specific impacts of Eating Disorders on body systems (Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Neurological, Urinary, Skin), Electrolytes, Sleep, Stress and Refeeding.
When: March 4th - April 8th, 2025
Tuesdays 6-7:30pm
Where: Live, virtual via Zoom
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $160 for six weeks
Size: Maximum 8 attendees
Who can attend: Open to individuals struggling with an Eating Disorder, supporting an individual with an Eating Disorder or anyone wanting to learn the biological impacts on the body.
Sign up online or by calling Alberta Wellness Center for Eating Disorders.
Meal Support Webinar
Description: This two hour workshop is focused on skills to assist individuals who currently or will be providing meal support for their loved one. Topics covered include validation, emotions
around meals, providing structure at meal times and benefits of meal support.
On October 8th, special consideration will be given to meal support around holidays and special occasions.
When: To Be Announced. Please call if you are interested.
Duration: 2 hours
Where: Live, virtual via Zoom
Cost: $50 for the first family member, $25 for each additional support person
Size: Maximum 8 families
Who can attend: Open to anyone who supports a friend or family member with an eating
disorder during meals and would like to learn more about how to support and encourage
during meal times.
Additional individualized meal plan support is available. Join the workshop or request
individual meal support through online booking or by calling Alberta Wellness Center for Eating Disorders.