LIFT Announces Launch of New Parent Training and Peer Support Groups

You’re the first to know of this new virtual programming, beginning April 26 We at LIFT are happy to announce the long-awaited launch of a new weekly training and support group for parents and loved ones of individuals suffering from eating disorders.

As part of our mission to improve eating disorder quality of care, we are especially passionate about providing family support and education. Families who are informed about eating disorders have better outcomes, and effective treatment is aided when family members can be a primary resource in recovery and assisted to cope during the crisis, to deal with the effects of the eating disorder, and to practice supportive parenting approaches. (Roles, BCMJ, vol. 47 , No. 1 , January February 2005.) This series, written and delivered by Mary Dobson, will consist of a seven week training on eating disorders designed to educate, coach, and empower parents on eating disorders, as well as connect parents with a supportive community of peers. 75 minutes will be broken into presentation, open discussion, and question and answer modules.

Mary Dobson is a certified eating disorder expert and licensed therapist. She will cover all aspects of eating disorder treatment, care and research. In this interactive training, families will learn how to create a home environment setting conducive to supporting their loved one with an eating disorder. Sessions will take place on Monday or Thursday evenings from 7-8:15 and space is limited. Please email 📧 mary@liftupwellness.com to register.