Meal Support Services
Meal Support
Following the beliefs and treatment values held by the Alberta Wellness Center, the Registered Nurses utilize the EFFT Treatment model to support before, during and post meals and snacks. The goal of meal support is to use the steps of EFFT to help navigate emotions and increase the completion of meals and snacks.
Who can benefit from In home or Virtual Meal Support?
Clients who have recently left or are transitioning from residential, day programs or hospital programs will need support as they transition to meals and snacks at home.
Individuals living alone who find it difficult to prepare, eat and cope with meals alone.
Parents and other support people, who need support and education to provide meal support to their loved ones at home.
What is the process?
A one hour assessment will be completed with the Registered Nurse to review goals, meal plans, number of meals, meal support appointment length, requested support, education needed, medical stability and to answer any questions. This can be done in home or virtually. In home support by a Registered Nurse, may be covered by your benefit plan. Please inquire with your insurance provider prior to your appointments.
Duration: 60 or 90 minute in home or virtual meal support options are available.
Where: In Home: Calgary NW, Calgary SW, Cochrane and Canmore, AB
Virtual Meal Support is available across Alberta
Cost: Meal Support costs vary depending on location, needs, and mode of appointment delivery.
Meal Support Webinars and Workshops
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Meal Support Workshop
Description: The Meal Support Workshop is a 2 hour, one time educational workshop. The facilitator, Chantelle Jensen, a Registered Nurse, will cover:
- What is meal support and why we need it
- Benefits of meal support
- Pre meal check in
- Behaviours at meals
- 4 C’s of meal support
- Distractions
- What to say/not to say at meals
- Validation
- Scenarios/practice
When: Monday evening from 5:30 – 7:30pm MST. Offered once per quarter.
Next session: December 16th, 2024
Where: Live virtual, via Zoom.
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $50 for the first support person and $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.
Registration: Sign up on-line or by calling 780-977-7062