Online Support Group for Women Over 40
Experiencing an Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating:
Next Steps
This ONLINE support group is for WOMEN (40+) with eating disorders, 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 behavior.
This support group is intended for those individuals that have previously attended an EDSNA support group.
About This Group
Because no one should have to face an eating disorder alone, this virtual, multi-week, professionally facilitated support group promotes self discovery in a safe space.
Why ‘next steps’ for women over 40?
- Forming a community, and making connections with others, is noted on feedback forms as being especially important to people who register in EDSNA groups. ‘Next Steps’ helps preserve communities created in the entry-point Support Group for Women Over 40.
- Participants come to EDSNA groups in different places in recovery. Previous attendance in other EDSNA groups brings together participants who have explored some core topics in the past.
- ‘Next Steps’ is as continuation of the core ‘Support Group for Women Over 40’. Just started exploring a topic you want to go into in more detail? Do that here!
- This group will provide a safe place for women to share their struggles, concerns, and successes with other women who really understand— find more support akin to what you experienced in the entry-point Support Group for Women Over 40.
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.
Out of province registration: Unfortunately, this group is only open to current residents of Alberta.
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
This group will meet on eight (8) Wednesdays. This is a multi-week group and registration for this group includes all eight (8) sessions. Please note that this group is intended for women over 40 that have attended any EDSNA support group in the past.
Dates include:
- March 11, 18, 25
- April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (18:00 – 20:00 MST)
Location:
Online via Zoom, details sent separately*
Cost:
Free!
This group is offered free of charge, with next expectation of payment. If, however, you are able to make a donation, donations may be made through ATB Cares; all donations are 20% matched by ATB. A donation is not required in order to participate in the group.
About Your Facilitator
Carol Fredrek
Registered Psychologist
Carol is a Registered Psychologist who specializes in eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, and trauma. For over 2 decades, she has offered skilled and caring therapy. Carol incorporates research-proven therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping).
To learn more about her approach, visit this page. Be at peace with yourself. Be at peace with food, your body, and your weight. To learn more, visit her website at healingmatters.ca.
Facilitator:
Carol Fredrek, Registered Psychologist
Additional Information:
*A computer/laptop/tablet and internet access are required to participate. Please be sure to review your confirmation email as the “Guidelines for Groups” document will be in that email. The Zoom link to access the sessions will be sent out via email on the afternoon of 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.