Online Workshop
for People Experiencing an Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating
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 enroll.
This group is open to those with all manner of disordered eating behaviour.
Join Us for a Virtual Workshop: Building Distress Tolerance Skills for Eating Disorder Recovery
Summer can bring unique challenges for those navigating eating disorders/disordered eating—changes in routine, body image pressures, and increased social events can all heighten stress. In this supportive virtual workshop, we’ll explore practical distress tolerance skills designed to help you manage emotions and maintain your recovery through the summer months.
You’ll learn how to:
- Recognize early signs of distress and respond with intention
- Use DBT-based tools like TIPP, self-soothing, distraction, and radical acceptance
- Understand the difference between crisis survival vs. long-term emotion regulation
- Practice compassionate self-validation instead of self-criticis
- Ground yourself during moments of overwhelm
- Cope with intense emotions or urges
Whether you’re currently in treatment, in recovery, or supporting a loved one, this session will provide tools rooted in compassion and evidence-based practices to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and prepared.
If you want to learn more about “building your toolbox” join us for another virtual workshop on July 17 as we shift our focus to proactive planning
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.
Virtual Workshop Details:
Dates include:
- July 10, 2025
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (18:00 – 20:00 MST)
Location:
Online via Zoom, details sent separately*
Cost:
Free**
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.
** This support group is being offered at no cost, and with no expectation of payment. If, however, you are in a financial position to make a donation and wish to do so, please donate via the CanadaHelps platform.
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.