Annapolis Valley Families Caring for Loved Ones with an Eating Disorder Support Group

Youth Mental Health Training Course for Families
2021-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
To register, please complete this form: at Youth Mental Health Canada

Eva Musby: WORKSHOP: communication skills to support your child and be more effective
2021-08-13 11:00 - 2021-10-12 12:30
Why this workshop?
Treatment for our children is tough, at a time when the eating disorder puts them in a highly distressed state. While previously, we parents did a perfectly fine job and had happy, loving children, suddenly we need to skill up.
Without new skills, our homes become war zones, or we’re constantly walking on eggshells. Parents ask, “What should I say when…?”
When we get better at connecting with our children, we reduce their distress, bring a vision of wellbeing, and make it easier for them to go through the challenges of treatment.
“I never won on the strength of my argument […], I won on the strength of our relationship”
(Psychologist Xavier Amador, talking about psychosis, but I think it’s just as applicable to eating disorders)
Content of the workshop
One and a half hour led by myself:

First, brief introductions to make you feel welcome and connected to everyone — feeling you’re with like-minded souls is a benefit of groups . However those of you who are Zoom-shy will be able to stay in the background throughout.
I focus on a few of the most effective tips for dialogue that nurtures connection and makes it more likely you will be effective.
I demonstrate them on some of your own situations (anyone willing to engage in a short role-play, that works well).
We address your questions, which usually are highly relevant to others
Then you can leave, or stay on for the following:

Another half hour follows for parent chat

You’re welcome to stay on in small groups for another half hour, so you can chat freely. Some parents really like the warmth and connection. If you need me during that time, you can call me into the room.

Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care -First Do No Harm- Upcoming Webinar for Parents & Carers⁠ ⁠
2022-01-11 19:00
We are hosting our monthly webinar for parents and carers called FIRST, DO NO HARM. In this free webinar Jillian will teach you how to detect if your child has an eating disorder, walk you through the next steps you need to take and help you problem solve through some of the obstacles in your way right now.⁠ ⁠

Session Layout:
– 1 hr presentation⁠
– 30-60 minute live Q&A⁠ ⁠

Interested in joining us? ⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our bio to register! ⁠ ⁠

Let's Talk About Fat
2022-01-31 19:00 - 20:15 | online event
An Introduction and Alternative Perspective to Thinking About Fatness

About this event

What’s your relationship with fat? Is being fat a choice? In what ways is our culture fat-phobic? How can we move away from shame and towards radical self acceptance?
Join Social Worker and researcher, Amanda Hollahan, for a workshop that will include alternative perspectives to how we think about fatness as we deconstruct the ways fat shaming has been woven into the fabric of our culture.
Together we will dive into:

Diet Culture, Weight Stigma, Anti-Fat Discrimination
Responses to Anti-Fatness
Radical Self Love & Moving Away from Shame

I think My Child Might Have an Eating Disorder - Info Session
2022-02-01 13:15 - 14:15 | online workshop
Presented by EDNS:
Eating Disorders, including Binge Eating Disorder, Anorexia, Bulimia and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder often start in adolescence.
If you’re concerned about your child or teenager, this info session is for you.
We will be joined by experts from the IWK and NS Health Authority to learn about:
Common warning signs
The importance of early detection
How and where to get help for your child or teen
What you can do now to support your child or teen
This virtual workshop is available to anyone living in Canada; however the information presented is specific to Nova Scotia.

Eating Disorder Recovery Summit
2022-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 | online event
Eating Disorders Recovery Summit Presented by Eating Disorders Nova Scotia.

About this event

Recovery Is Possible.
Join Eating Disorders Nova Scotia and listen to inspiring stories from people who have experienced an eating disorder and see how they navigated or navigate through their own recovery. We will be having four incredible panelists from diverse backgrounds and experiences to share their stories with us. You will also have an opportunity to ask our panelist questions.
Shaleen Jones, the Executive Director of Eating Disorders Nova Scotia, will be the host for the special night. Register today so you do not miss this wonderful evening.
Once you register, you will be able to access the Zoom link. Please reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.
We look forward to seeing you there

Online EFFT(Emotion Focused Family Treatment) Caregiver Workshops
2022-02-16 14:00 - 15:30
This 90 min webinar is a pared-down version of the 2-day caregiver workshop. Kind of like the highlight reel featuring some of our favorite parts. Come and join Sue Huff (family peer support worker) and Natasha Files, RSW (co-director of Mental Health Foundations), as they provide a framework and specific skills to support your loved one as you all navigate the journey toward better health. Note the focus is NOT on eating disorders
This course is on Emotion Focused Family Treatment

Ditching Diet Culture - by Eating Disorders Nova Scotia
2022-05-09 19:00 - 20:15 | online workshop
Have you heard the words “anti-diet” or “diet culture” and wondered what the heck that’s all about? Wonder no longer!
This session is an introduction to understanding diet culture, where it comes from, the impacts of diet culture, and what you can do. Plus, we will explore what it means to be anti-diet.
Learn how our larger social context influences our relationships with food and bodies
Learn how to recognize diet culture in daily life
Gain the awareness, confidence, and skills to fight back against diet culture.
Come prepared with your questions and confusion, we can figure things out together
These workshops are open to anyone in Canada.

Sashbear Expert Education Series - Managing Trauma and Distress When Coping with Loved Ones' Risky Behaviours
2022-08-24 20:00 - 21:00 | online
This free, online seminar might be helpful to anyone who has witnessed or experienced high risk behaviours, suicide ideation or actual attempts, or self injury of a loved one.
PTSD in caregivers is a very real thing.

Eating Disorders Nova Scotia - Back to School - Managing Recovery and Diet Culture on Campus
2022-08-29 19:00 - 20:00
Join Eating Disorders Nova Scotia on Monday, August 29th at 7pm Atlantic for our virtual ‘Back to School’ workshop. We will be discussing the ways in which diet culture exists on campus, how recovery can be difficult to navigate at school, and most importantly – how to combat these challenges!
This workshop is free and open to anyone in Canada.

Accessible Prom
2022-08-30 08:00 - 18:00 | Kentville Volunteer Fire Hall, 463 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K9, Canada
