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

But HOW do I eat? Practical Strategies from a Dietician
2021-02-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
This series, facilitated through Eating Disorders Nova Scotia, is on nutritional aspects of Eating Disorder recovery and will be led by Nicole Otto, Registered Dietitian. Join us as we explore a specific topic each week that builds on content from the previous week. We’ll cover mechanical eating, meal planning, myths and barriers to regular eating and nutrition 101. There will be ‘thought’ and brainstorming homework assigned each week to help supplement discussion and group participation the following week.
This 4-week series of workshops is only available to those living in Nova Scotia or Ontario (updated Feb 16th)
Sessions occur for all 4 Saturdays in March, 10-11:15am Atlantic Time:

March 6th
March 13th
March 20th
March 27th

Men's Mental Health Support Group
2021-02-08 20:00 (America/Halifax)
The
Canadian Mental Health Association – Nova Scotia
is seeking participants from the Hantsport-Middleton area for a Men’s Mental Health Support Group. Contact Education02@novascotia.cmha.ca to register.

Understanding Eating Disorders and Providing Support - Lunch and Learn
2021-02-01 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Toronto)
Lunch and Learn about Eating disorders and how to provide support to someone struggling with this illness. This event is facilitated by Ryerson University and Sheena’s Place: a community-based mental health charity that provides free group support services for individuals living with eating disorders and difficult relationships with their bodies and food. It is estimated that 2.7 million people in Canada meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder and many more experience symptoms, all of which can be detrimental to physical and mental well-being. Kaitlyn will debunk common myths about eating disorders and explore how these complex challenges are linked to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and body size. This presentation will also help social work students learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of disordered eating in individuals they work with, how to provide support to those who are affected, and where to refer folks to for additional support.
Presenter information: Kaitlyn Axelrod (she/her), MSW, RSW, Program & Outreach Coordinator at Sheena’s Place

Mental Health First Aid
2020-04-25 - 2020-04-26 | Ecole Rose des Vents, Greenwood, NS, 6 Bedford Road, Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved.
The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or colleague.
The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to:
Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems;
Provide initial help and guide a person towards professional help.

Mental Health First Aid Basic Training
2020-03-09 - 2020-03-10 | Future Inn 30 Fairfax Drive, Halifax, NS, 30 Fairfax Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Registration Deadline – 3 March 2020 – 5 PM
Capacity – 25
Mental Health First Aid Basic Training is an evidence-based program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. This course aims to improve mental health literacy and teaches participants how to recognize early warning signs that a friend, family member or colleague may be struggling with a mental health issue, as well as intervention strategies for mental health crisis situations. Practical skills are taught in a supportive group learning environment using a model that is easy to remember and apply in real-life settings.
Topics include the four most common mental illnesses: substance-related, mood, anxiety and trauma-related and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities and workplaces.

This training meets best practice guidelines set forth in the CSA National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace, teaching participants invaluable skills to address mental health confidently, sensitively and effectively in their workplaces and beyond.

Just Be You - Wolfville - Acadia Mental Health Initiative
2020-03-06 18:00 - 2020-04-17 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Wolfville Recreational Centre, 7 Victoria Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Just Be You Wolfville program is a social-recreational program in Wolfville, NS. We serve youth ages 16-24 who are dealing with mental health challenges. The group focuses on supportive relationships, building coping skills through peer interactions, and is youth lead. It’s a place for you to just be youth!

It will run every Friday starting March 6th (there will be no meeting on March 20th) and will run for 6 weeks. The meetings are Friday’s from 6-9pm at 7 Victoria Avenue (the Wolfville rec centre).

Eating Disorders Nova Scotia Online Support Group - Working through Shame
2019-06-11 19:00 - 2019-06-18 20:15 (America/Halifax) | Online Peer Support Group
This Peer Support Series will be held Tuesday Nights. 11 and 18 June from 7:00 – 8:15 PM. Please go to the Eventbrite site to register.
What you get:

Specially selected resources including handouts, worksheets, and videos
Two online sessions with trained peer mentors
A supportive group encouraging accountability

World Eating Disorder Action Day
2019-06-02 | International Event
World Eating Disorders Action Day is a grassroots movement designed for and by people affected by an eating disorder, their families, and the medical and health professionals who support them. Uniting activists across the globe, the aim is to expand global awareness of eating disorders as genetically linked, treatable illnesses that can affect anyone. The Fourth Annual World Eating Disorders Action Day will take place on 2 June 2019 across the globe. This year our focus is “Eating Disorders Can’t Afford to Wait”!

Test Event 2
2018-12-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
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2018-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
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Sashbear Family Connections Course
2025-11-06 05:52 (America/Halifax) | East Hants Family Resource Centre, 224 Hwy 214, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, B2S1J4, Canada
The FC course is an evidence-based group that meets to provide education, skills training, and support for people who are in a relationship with someone who has emotion dysregulation or related problems.
Dr. Alan Fruzzetti and Dr. Perry Hoffman developed the course based on their research as well as their significant professional expertise in counseling people with emotion dysregulation or BPD and their loved ones.
Family Connections provides: current information and research on emotion dysregulation and on family functioning; individual coping skills based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); family skills; and group support that builds an ongoing network for family members.
Although the FC course was originally created to assist those families supporting loved ones with Borderline Personality disorder, it was quickly realized that it can help any adult supporting a loved one with Emotional Dysregulation.
Since many mental illnesses and conditions such as: Eating Disorders, Bi-polar, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, Substance Abuse Disorders, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and others, all share elements of emotional dysregulation, the FC course provides skills so that a carer can de-escalate explosive situations caused by emotional dysregulation in the moment.
The course will be held over two weekends one month apart. The next course will run Sept/Oct 2019. Stay tuned for more information for date/time confirmation. Participants must attend all days of the course as it is based on a cumulative learning format.
Go to the Sashbear site to register: Sashbear Family Connection course
