The Power of Thought: Challenging Cognitive Distortions in Recovery
This ONLINE workshop is for anyone (18+) experiencing an eating disorder, disordered eating, and/or experiencing anxiety around food, eating, and body image.
You do not need proof of diagnosis to enrol.
This group is open to those with all manner of disordered eating behaviour.
About This Group
Join Registered Nurse Chantelle Jensen for an empowering online workshop focused on overcoming negative cognitive distortions. This session is designed for those navigating recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating, providing practical tools to challenge harmful thought patterns that can slow healing.
In this workshop, you will begin to understand how to identify and confront negative thoughts, reduce self-criticism, and replace them with more balanced perspectives. Whether you’re just beginning your recovery journey or further along, the strategies shared can help to support mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a deeper sense of self-acceptance.
Come to this safe and supportive space to reconnect with your true self and deepen your recovery. By the end of the session, you’ll have actionable skills to address negative thoughts, build self-compassion, and move forward with renewed confidence.
Key Workshop Topics:
- Understanding common cognitive distortions in recovery
- Practical exercises to challenge negative thoughts
- Cultivating self-compassion and a balanced mindset
- Building mental resilience to stay on track in recovery
PLEASE NOTE: This group is intended as support, and is not a substitute for treatment. We encourage you to speak with your Physician about treatment options specific to your circumstances.
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.
Workshop Details
Dates include:
- May 15, 2025
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (18:00 – 20:00 MST)
Location:
Online via Zoom, details sent separately*
Cost:
$10 (online, via Jane)**
Facilitators:
Chantelle Jensen, RN
Additional Information:
*A computer/laptop/tablet and internet access are required to participate. Please be sure to review your confirmation email carefully, and the information to download and use “Zoom”, as well as the “Guidelines for Groups” document will be in the email. The link to access the sessions will be sent via email on the day the group is scheduled to begin.
**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 Facilitators
Chantelle Jensen
Registered Nurse
Chantelle Jensen is a Registered Nurse based out of the Calgary area. She has 11 years experience nursing and has worked with Eating Disorders starting in 2012. Her nursing background includes inpatient Eating Disorders at Foothills Hospital, all levels of care associated with the Calgary Eating Disorder Program, Adolescent Mental Health, Addictions and Forensics. Chantelle holds certificates in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma informed care.