therapeutic supported meal group
(group led by Natalie zwak RD LD)
When: Mondays, Noon to 1pm, via telehealth with Google Meet.
What: Open Group for current clients and outside clients, even if working with another RD [outside clients will require a 30 minute initial visit with Natalie, RD to establish group norms and appropriate fit].
Clients who would be a good fit: Someone working on healing their relationship with food, open to offering and receiving support from a dietitian and peers. This group is open to Adults 18+.
What is a Therapeutic Supported Meal?
An active approach from both client and RD which increases awareness of table behaviors while helping them work through the feelings behind the action in real time, helping them practice skill building for increased awareness of symptom triggers and building positive coping skills.
Eating with clients aids in addressing their relationship with food during the actual experience of eating, provides support, and models healthy and realistic eating situations. This experience provides:
Talking about challenges in ‘real time’
Idea of meals/food being much more than something to ‘get through’
Encouraging presence at the table
Help to decipher likes/dislikes from eating disorder preferences
Naming an intention for the meal chosen, how it may be challenging or worth practicing.
If you are interested in joining this group, please email natalie zwak at nzwak@embolden-you.com to schedule an intake.
Insurance can be billed. Self-pay is an option for clients who have insurance that is out-of-network.
