Virtual Meal Support

Real-time support during the most emotionally challenging part of eating disorder recovery—meals.

“Claire has been doing very good. Her eating has completely shifted. She’s more relaxed and doesn’t calculate everything like before.  I want to thank you for everything you did for us and for your great help.”

-Mother

Why Meal Support Matters

Mealtimes are often the most confronting part of recovery. It’s not just about food—it’s about facing fears, challenging intrusive thoughts, and navigating overwhelming emotions in real time. Whether you're recovering from restriction, bingeing, purging, or meal avoidance, you don’t have to go through it alone.

Our Virtual Meal Support Service provides live, real-time guidance from an experienced, compassionate practitioner who walks with you through the full mealtime process—from preparation to completion and reflection.

Is Meal Support Right for You?

Meal support might be a great fit if you:

  • Feel anxious, panicked, or frozen at meals or snacks

  • Avoid eating altogether or regularly use symptoms after meals

  • Have recently transitioned out of residential/in-patient treatment

  • Struggle to eat enough without accountability

  • Are working toward weight restoration or food normalization

  • Want to develop more peace and presence around food

No formal diagnosis required. We support all types of eating struggles.

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What Makes Our Meal Support Service Different?

  • Get the support you need, wherever you are.
    Whether you live in a rural area, can’t access in-person care, or need flexibility around school, work, or family life—our virtual model brings compassionate, expert support straight to your screen. No commute. No waiting rooms. Just real-time recovery, from the comfort of your home.

  • Confidential support that’s all about you.
    Every meal support session is entirely private and tailored to your needs, not a group setting or one-size-fits-all structure. We create a safe, judgment-free space where you can be honest, vulnerable, and supported through whatever emotions or ED thoughts come up.

  • Support when you need it—especially on the hard days.
    Recovery doesn’t stop on weekends, and neither do we. Whether it’s a stressful Sunday dinner, a solo Friday lunch, or holiday meals that feel overwhelming, we’re here. Our 7-day schedule gives you consistency and continuity no matter what your week looks like.

  • Some clients need daily support. Others just a few times per week. We’ll work with you to build a plan that meets your needs, goals, and capacity. Our approach isn’t rigid—we’ll adjust as you grow and heal.

    Examples:

    • Need daily meal support to stabilize? We’ve got you.

    • Doing well but want accountability during dinner 3x a week? Also perfect.

  • We don’t push—you lead.
    Every person’s recovery timeline looks different. Some clients want fast momentum. Others need to build slowly, regain trust, and work up to new challenges. We meet you where you’re at and walk with you from there, celebrating progress your way.

  • If your child or loved one is the one receiving meal support, we’ll loop you in.
    You’ll learn:

    • How to provide backup support during meals at home

    • What’s “normal” to expect in recovery

    • How to manage ED behaviors before and after meals

    • When and how to step in (vs. step back)

    We offer parent coaching and weekly check-ins so the whole family can feel more confident, calm, and unified in the recovery process.

The Therapeutic Power of Meal Support

Each meal support session offers powerful recovery benefits beyond just eating food:

  • We provide predictability and safety during what’s often a chaotic or triggering time. A consistent schedule and step-by-step support reduces anxiety and builds a sense of trust.

  • Not sure how a “normal” eater thinks or acts? We show you. Through calm coaching, mirrored body language, and recovery-centered dialogue, we help you develop your own internal voice of recovery.

  • You don’t have to battle ED thoughts in silence. We’re right there with you—providing validation, redirection, and reminders of your goals in the moment they matter most.

  • Meals can bring up panic, guilt, or urges to use symptoms. We help you breathe through those moments, regulate your nervous system, and stick with the process—without judgment.

  • Consistent meal support helps restore regular eating patterns, rebuild hunger/fullness cues, and support physical stabilization—one bite at a time.

  • Learn distress tolerance tools, thought reframes, urge surfing techniques, and grounding exercises you can use at future meals.

  • Each session informs the next. We adjust meal support strategies based on your progress, challenges, and emotional needs.

  • Over time, eating becomes less about fear and control, and more about nourishment and care. Repetition, modeling, and structured support help food become just… food again.

Who Facilitates Meal Support?

Our meal support sessions are led by trained professionals experienced in eating disorder recovery—nutritionists and coaches who are calm, compassionate, and confident in redirecting ED behaviours with kindness. They’re not just here to cheerlead—they’re here to guide you through the hard moments.

Book a Free Discovery Call

Let’s figure out what support you actually need. On your free 30-minute call, we’ll:

  • Talk through your current challenges

  • Answer questions about what meal support looks like

  • Explore a plan that feels doable and aligned with your goals