Format: Pre-recorded video series | Access: 6 months | Cost: $35
Learn the skills. Strengthen the connection. Support the recovery.
Caring for a loved one with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming, especially when big emotions—like anxiety, shame, or anger—take center stage. The EmpowerED Caregiving series is designed to give parents, partners, and caregivers practical, research-informed tools to navigate these emotional moments with greater confidence and compassion.
Facilitated by Dr. Amanda Stillar, PhD, Registered Psychologist, AWCED Co-Owner
The EmpowerED Caregiving series is led by Dr. Amanda Stillar, a Registered Psychologist with extensive experience supporting families impacted by eating disorders. Drawing on her expertise in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dr. Stillar provides compassionate, evidence-based guidance to help caregivers build stronger emotional connections and become active supports in their loved one’s recovery journey. Her approach combines clinical knowledge with a deep understanding of the challenges families face, offering both validation and practical tools to navigate the path forward with confidence and care.Grounded in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), this pre-recorded workshop series focuses on emotion coaching—a concrete, teachable skill that helps families respond to emotional distress in ways that support both healing and connection.
In this series, you’ll learn how to:
- Confidently respond to intense emotions like anxiety, shame, anger, and fear
- Use emotion coaching techniques to de-escalate conflict and build trust
- Support your loved one’s emotional processing in a way that fosters recovery
- Strengthen your relationship while reducing feelings of helplessness as a caregiver
Whether you’re navigating the early stages of your loved one’s illness or looking to strengthen your role in their ongoing recovery, EmpowerED Caregiving offers meaningful tools you can return to again and again.
Ready to Get Started?
To register for this video series and receive access instructions, please contact the Alberta Wellness Center office directly. We’re here to support you every step of the way.