At the Alberta Wellness Center for Eating Disorders, we believe every parent and caregiver
wants to and has the capacity to help their child heal and recover from their eating disorder but
often doesn’t feel so confident themselves.
This group is aimed at providing caregivers with information that is foundational to
understanding eating disorders. We believe that information is power and we equip parents
with the information they need to feel knowledgeable about the illness their child is struggling
with.
We also help caregiver’s build their recovery tool box by teaching them specifical, evidence-
based skills, that have been shown to improve recovery outcomes.
Each week, the 1.5 hour online session will cover essential topics to build both understanding of
this complex illness and the ways caregivers can support recovery, while still taking care of their
own wellbeing. Each week, time will also be allotted for participants to supportively share in a
guided manner that builds connection and hope.
Facilitated by: Sue Huff. Sue understands the emotional toll eating disorders take on the entire
family and brings a wealth of personal and professional knowledge about eating disorders. She
is a trained family peer supporter and caregiver coach, the author of a book on families
overcoming eating disorders, the former Executive Director for the Eating Disorder Support
Network of Alberta, and the parent of a child in recovery from Anorexia
Topics: understanding eating disorders, emotion coaching and communication, healthy
boundaries, stigma and talking to others about the illness, self care and self compassion, how
to avoid caregiver burnout, resources, impact on siblings and other family members. As part of
the intake process, Sue will also gather input from participants about additional topics they
would like covered.