Navigating Family Dynamics - Handling Holidays with Loved Ones with Eating Disorders

Navigating Family Dynamics - Handling Holidays with Loved Ones with Eating Disorders

Learn how to navigate tricky family dynamics during the holidays when a loved one struggles with an eating disorder in this online event.

Date and time

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Navigating Family Dynamics - Handling Holidays with Loved Ones with Eating Disorders

Welcome to our online event where we will discuss strategies for managing family dynamics during the holiday season when a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder. Join us for a candid conversation on how to support your loved one while also taking care of yourself and your family. Our experts will provide practical tips and advice to help you navigate this challenging time. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn and connect with others facing similar situations. Register now to secure your spot!

  1. Fostering Emotional Resilience in the Family: Participants will learn techniques to support the emotional resilience of each family member during the holiday season, acknowledging the stress and challenges that come with having a loved one with an eating disorder.
  2. Balancing Sensitivity of Traditions with the Family's Mental Well-Being: Participants will be equipped with methods to balance the preservation of family traditions with the mental health needs of each family member, especially the individual with an eating disorder.
  3. Creating a Supportive and Inclusive Holiday Environment: Participants will gain skills to create a holiday environment that supports the mental health of every family member, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable experience. By focusing on these objectives, caregivers can better support the mental health of each family member during the holiday season, ensuring a balanced, empathetic, and enjoyable environment for all.

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A Message from NIED

Hello!

We are so pleased that you will be joining us for our next webinar. Please read through the following very important guidelines:

1) Share this Zoom link with anyone who could benefit.

2) All participants will be muted with their video off as they enter.

3) Technical Support: if you need support accessing the event please email: lynne@nied.ca

4) Emotional Support: if you need eating disorders support during the event please contact the NEDIC (National Eating Disorders Information Centre) Hotline: 1-866-NEDIC-20 or visit their website for Chat (nedic.ca). You can also look for local support on our website: http://www.nied.ca.