Providing tips, tools, insights and inspiration, we bring you this practical and pre-recorded discussion designed for families and carers of those supporting a loved one with an eating disorder this Christmas between Clinical Director Jo Money and our Eating Disorder Carer Support Specialist Bliss Jackman.
Christmas and the holiday season can be particularly challenging for families and carers, from managing mealtimes to setting boundaries with extended family. Together, Jo and Bliss will help you navigate the holiday season with confidence, compassion and connection.
Bliss brings deeply personal lived experience of supporting a child through eating disorder treatment and recovery to the discussion. With qualifications in psychology, family therapy and peer work, Bliss offers families and carers compassionate, evidence-based guidance to help them navigate the complexities of supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.
By watching Thriving Together: How Families and Carers Can Support Their Loved One with an Eating Disorder This Christmas you will learn to:
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Prepare Effectively: Learn strategies to manage potential triggers and create a supportive environment during gatherings and meals.
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Communicate with Care: Discover ways to approach difficult conversations and provide reassurance without unintentionally escalating stress.
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Set Healthy Boundaries: Gain tools to navigate and communicate with extended family members who may not fully understand the eating disorder journey and learn how to handle holiday pressures confidently.
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Prioritise Self-Care: Understand why caring for yourself is essential to supporting your loved one effectively.
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Build a Plan Together: Collaboratively set realistic expectations and create a shared sense of safety and calm for your loved one.
Ready to make this time of year one of support, understanding and growth for you and your family? Simply sit back and hit play below!
Eat Love Live is excited to now provide families and carers of loved ones experiencing eating disorders with compassionate, evidence-informed approaches to navigating their support journey.
Combining lived experience supporting a child through recovery with qualifications and training in psychology, family therapy and peer work, our new service is led by Bliss Jackman, who has over 5 years of experience in public and private eating disorder settings (most recently leading the lived experience team at CEED - The Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders). Learn more about working with Bliss here.