During eating disorder recovery, mealtimes can become significantly distressing. Planning Graded Support at a meal ahead of time can help bring clarity which, for many people, can decrease anxiety.

Graded Support describes identifying who is responsible for which decisions at meals. Rather than allocating all responsibilities to the person in recovery or their support person, Graded Support considers which aspects of the meal the person in recovery feels confident with, and where they could benefit from support. This can change throughout treatment to suit the person’s needs.

So let’s learn more about how to apply this in your own recovery.