Online Single Session Support Group For
Caregivers and Loved Ones
This support group is designed for parents, partners, friends, siblings, loved ones and supporters of anyone impacted by an eating disorder/disordered eating
About This Group
Join Registered Psychologist Karen Wadson for this single-session support group for parents and loved ones to discuss how best to support someone impacted by an eating disorder, with a focus on respecting boundaries.
This group is a safe space where you can discuss what you want, with each person welcome to share where they are in their journey and who they are supporting. Together, we will explore ways to respect boundaries while navigating the challenges of supporting someone impacted by an eating disorder.
This session’s underlying theme is respecting boundaries—a crucial step in fostering healing and healthy relationships. We’ll explore ways to let go of guilt, provide successful communication strategies, and discuss how to create a supportive environment that honors both personal boundaries and the needs of the family. This is a safe space for caregivers to share, learn, and grow together as they navigate the complexities of supporting a loved one’s recovery.
PLEASE NOTE: This group is intended as support, and is not a substitute for treatment.
EDSNA support groups are always:
- Professionally-facilitated by people with extensive backgrounds in eating disorders.
- Intended to support those wishing to continue on the path of recovery in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
- Limited to a small number of participants to allow everyone to participate fully.
Individuals interested in participating DO NOT require proof of diagnosis. This group is open to those with all manner of disordered eating behaviour.
Support Group Details
Dates include:
- March 6, 2025
Time:
6:15 pm – 8:15 pm (18:00 – 20:00 MST)
Location:
Online via Zoom, details sent separately*
Cost:
$10 (online, via Jane)**
Facilitator:
Karen Wadson, Registered Psychologist
Additional Information:
*A computer/laptop/tablet and internet access are required to participate. Please be sure to review your confirmation email carefully, as it contains the “Guidelines for Groups” document. The Zoom link to access the online sessions will be sent via email on the day of the first group.
**EDSNA does not want financial barriers to stop a participant from attending a support group. Please email info@EDSNA.ca to discuss your circumstances, as we may be able to reduce your fees, or waive them entirely.
About Your Facilitator
Karen Wadson
Registered Psychologist
Karen is a registered psychologist in Calgary with over 10 years of counselling experience. She practices from a client centered approach, which views the client as the expert on their own life, and she draws interventions from psycho-dynamic, CBT, solution focused and narrative therapies to assist clients in making the changes they would like to have in their lives. Her particular area of specialization is in the area of disordered eating and body image. She holds advanced training in the treatment of eating disorders through the International Association of Eating Disorder Prevention (IAEDP).