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Dina Skaff, Registered Dietitian

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Dina Skaff, Registered Dietitian

Anti-diet, Registered Dietitian & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

I work with those struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, & challenges with the relationship with food & body. *Please contact through website or email only.*

04/12/2024

OK, I've basically been off of social media for months now... and I really don't plan to be very active here anytime soon... but I wanted to hop on to share my latest blog post: "Body Comments are Never Helpful". I discuss how body comments are harmful, their potential impact on those living with eating disorders, and how they are actually harmful to anyone (even those who do not have eating disorders).

I hope you find this post helpful!

10/12/2023

📣📣 REGISTRATION IS OPEN for my Parent and Carer Nutrition Group! 📣📣

Support Your Loved One's Nutrition for Eating Disorder Recovery

This 4-week group is designed for parents, caregivers, partners, spouses – anyone supporting an individual struggling with an eating disorder, or disordered eating and body image challenges. It will provide information, education and guidance on how to safely support your loved one with nutrition throughout their recovery process.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during each live session. Live sessions will be recorded. If you cannot attend live sessions, you can submit questions in advance and view the recordings to gain support. Participants will also receive weekly nutrition education videos to view at their own pace and schedule. All recordings and material will be available for 4 weeks following last live session.

Here are the details:

LIVE GROUP SESSIONS:�
Where: Online through Zoom
When: Wednesdays from 1:30PM - 2:30PM ET beginning November 15th.

Registration closes on November 8, 2023.

🦋 Learn how to support your loved one’s nutrition for their eating disorder recovery.

🦋 This group is for parents, partners, family, friends and any other caregivers supporting a loved one through eating disorder recovery. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in the recovery process of a loved one. Learning about nutrition rehabilitation, strategies and nutrition safety is key to helping your loved one through their recovery.

🦋 This group will answer the most common questions I receive from parents and caregivers when they are supporting their loved one with their nutrition, and provide additional information to help parents and caregivers to create a recovery-friendly environment.

🦋 Spots are limited to allow for questions and discussion during sessions.

REGISTER TODAY! www.dinaskaffrd.com

08/28/2023

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We can help our kids learn to shop without shame!❤️

08/27/2023

Your body is not the enemy, diet culture is. When you're feeling angry at your body, try to avoid taking all your anger out on yourself. Make a list and see how many other ways you can communicate your anger. We’ll get you started! Write in a journal, talk to a friend, go for a walk, hold ice cubes until they melt, scream into a pillow—now it’s your turn! Drop some ideas in the comments below.

[Graphic Description] A layered pattern of circles sits on a teal background. Their colors are lime green, orange, and a pale, mossy green. In white text in the middle of the mossy green circle, the text reads, "Don't take your anger out on your body." The handle sits in the lower right-hand corner.

08/23/2023

Registration is now open for my new program, Navigating Nutrition on Campus! This program is designed for students attending college or university, who are working on maintaining their eating disorder recovery.

Navigating Nutrition on Campus will provide support throughout the semester. You’ll have chances to ask questions or discuss challenges you may be experiencing that come with campus life and ED recovery. All sessions are recorded, so you can take it in at a pace that is right for you! Here are the details:

The program begins on September 18, 2023.

You will receive:
🌱 Monthly, pre-recorded nutrition education modules,
🌱 Monthly handouts or resources with tips and tools to support you,
🌱 Monthly LIVE 1-hour Q&A sessions with me,
🌱 Recordings of all live sessions,
🌱 The opportunity to submit questions in advance of live sessions, in case you cannot attend,
🌱 PLUS all registrants will receive a "starter kit" on September 4, 2023 (or upon registrations for those who register after September 4th.)
🌱 Access to all material until January 5, 2024.

Topics that will be covered include:
🌱 Challenges and strategies for eating on campus,
🌱 Meal planning, grocery shopping and meal prep,
🌱 Managing nutrition during times of stress,
🌱 Nutrition and physical activity,
🌱 Nutrition challenges in social situations,
🌱 Setting up support on campus,
and more!

Click the link in bio to learn more and register!
Registration closes on September 14, 2023.

08/17/2023

Many individuals working on eating disorder recovery find some forms of support at meals or snacks to be helpful. But how can you do this when you are on campus? Whether you are moving away to go to school, or staying home, there are various ways to gain support with meals and snacks. Some can include:

🌱 Video calls during meals and snacks.�
🌱 Text messages for support.�
🌱 Virtual activities or phone calls after a meal.

Looking for more ways to gain support with recovery and campus life?

Click the link 🔗 in bio to join the waitlist for our new program: Navigating Nutrition on Campus!

08/15/2023

Starting college or university already comes with a lot of challenges and stress. If you are working on recovery from an eating disorder AND beginning college or university, you are managing those "typical stressors" PLUS those that come with your recovery journey... from managing meals at a busy dining hall to navigating challenges with body talk on campus... It can be overwhelming!

You are not alone! If you are living with an eating disorder and attending college of university this fall, click the link in bio for resources and to gain support with our student-friendly program Navigating Nutrition on Campus! Join the waitlist!!

06/08/2023

Are you, or a loved one, working on eating disorder recovery and preparing for campus life? Check out my two-part blog post series!

🌿 One blog post is for individuals living with eating disorders who are preparing for this life transition.

🌿 Another blog post is geared for their support people and caregivers.

🌿 Each blog post includes a free resource!

Check out the link in bio 🔗 to access both the blog posts and the resources!

BIG Thank You to my dietetic intern, Mona Farahbakhsh, for her work on the development of this series and these resources!

03/01/2023

🦋 Registration for my Parent & Caregiver Nutrition Group will close tomorrow, March 1st, 2023 at midnight.

🦋 If you are looking for ways to support your loved one with their nutrition for eating disorder recovery, this group is for you!

🦋 Sign up to secure your spot. Link 🔗 in bio!

02/28/2023

Dear parents and caregivers,
Your loved one’s journey to eating disorder recovery is unique, and so is your journey to support them!

Embrace your individuality and find the approach that helps you to best support your loved one.

Join my Parent and Caregiver Nutrition Group today to learn different ways to support your loved one through their recovery journey. Link 🔗 in bio.

02/27/2023

🦋 Parent & Caregiver Nutrition Group: Support Your Loved One’s Nutrition for Eating Disorder Recovery - begins on March 2nd! 🦋

Registration for the group sessions closes on March 1st at midnight.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during each live session.

If you can’t make it to the live session, no worries! Live sessions will be recorded and you will have access to them for 1 month following the end of the group.

Find out more and sign up today! 🔗Link in bio.

02/24/2023

As a parent or a caregiver, it’s important to be mindful of the language we use around our loved ones - whether they are living with an eating disorder or not. Words matter!

Join my 4-week group for parents and caregivers, to learn more about this and how to create a safe nutrition environment for your loved one.

02/23/2023

There is only ONE WEEK LEFT to register for my Parent and Caregiver Nutrition Group! Don’t miss the chance to join the group!

🦋 Supporting a loved one through their eating disorder recovery journey can be difficult. You don’t have to do it alone.

🦋 These group sessions are designed to help parents and carers to understand the nutrition pieces of eating disorder recovery, and to become a stronger support system for their loved one.  

Sign up to join the group today! (Link 🔗 in bio.)

02/21/2023

Screens and devices at the table have gotten a bad rep. But screen time at meals and snacks can be extremely helpful to those who are struggling with an eating disorder.

🌱 They can act as a form of distraction at meals and snacks
🌱 They can allow your loved one to get the nourishment they need for their recovery.
🌱 They can help to reduce anxiety around meal and snack times.
🌱 If screens at a meal or snack are helpful for your loved one, it is OK use them as a tool to support their recovery. 

You don’t need to support your loved one’s eating disorder recovery on your own…

🌱 Join my parent & caregiver group sessions to learn how you can support your loved one during mealtimes. Link 🔗 in bio.

02/18/2023

As a parent or a caregiver of someone with an eating disorder, self-care may seem like a luxury.
It’s actually a necessary component of recovery for your loved one.
🦋 Taking care of yourselves helps to reduce stress and enhances your ability to cope with challenges.
🦋 It can show your loved one how they can take care of themselves.
🦋 This is a reminder to fill your cup.

02/17/2023

A strong support system is key to helping a loved one with an eating disorder.

Having access to the right tools can provide parents and caregivers, with necessary information and strategies for helping a loved one.

These tools can help you to :
🌱 Learn more about eating disorders
🌱 Learn how to safely support your loved one’s nutrition
🌱 Feel more confident in supporting your loved one
🌱 Get the support you need in helping your loved one in their recovery.
🌱 Know that you are not alone. 

Follow these accounts for more support:
NEDIC - National Eating Disorder Information Centre
National Initiative for Eating Disorders - NIED
F.E.A.S.T.
Hopewell
Sheena's Place
Danielle's Place

Don't forget to download my parent and caregiver resource, and sign up for my 4-weeks group to help you support your loved one’s nutrition. Link 🔗 in bio!

02/14/2023

Are you supporting someone living with an eating disorder or disordered eating and body image challenges?
Check out my parent and caregiver nutrition group!

It provides education, guidance and strategies to help you to support your loved one’s nutrition through their recovery journey.

Each session will reserve time to answer your questions.

Don’t wait! Sign up today (Link 🔗 in bio) and add these dates to your calendar !
🌱 Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
🌱 Thursday, March 9th, 2023
🌱 Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
🌱 Thursday, March 30th, 2023

02/10/2023

🌱 As a parent or a caregiver, your role in your loved one’s recovery journey from an eating disorder is invaluable.
🌱 Your presence, your understanding and your unwavering support will help your loved one get through these difficult times.
🌱 When you are there to provide unconditional love and support, it can help your loved one take the essential steps towards recovery.
🌱 Download my resource for parents and caregivers, which provides ideas on how you can support your love one and their nutrition for eating disorder recovery. Link 🔗 in bio.

Address

Ottawa, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

6137227373

Website

http://dinaskaffrd.com/, https://linktr.ee/dinaskaffrd

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