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Food Smarts Adapted for Recovery
Overview
This evidence-based, adapted Food Smarts lesson plan is designed for leading a group workshop series in recovery settings. The interactive activities and discussions support participants’ food and nutrition literacy, nutrition security, and their reconnection to nourishing themselves and their families as they recover from substance use disorder.
Participant Goals:
- Learn how to support health and substance use recovery with nutrition and lifestyle habits
- Practice movement and mindfulness activities for self-regulation and to reinforce the mind-body connection
- Learn time-saving, budget-friendly skills for shopping, planning, and meal preparation to sustain a healthy diet
- Learn strategies for navigating the food environment
Activity Highlights:
- Applying nutrition concepts to daily life and recovery
- Practical food resource management skills
- Cooking demonstrations or hands-on cooking
Audiences:
- Adults (18+) recovering from substance use disorder
Settings:
- In-Person (recommended)
- Suitable for recovery and treatment settings
- Community space—no kitchen required
Curriculum Materials:
- Instructor Guide
- Participant Workbook
Research and Outcome Evaluation Data:
- Contact curriculum@leahspantry.org
Links:
- Food Smarts Adapted for RecoveryPreview
- Download the Food Smarts Adapted for Recovery Curriculum One-Pager as a PDF
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Training Description
This unique training will equip participants to facilitate the Food Smarts Adapted for Recovery curriculum. Participants will:
- Learn how to implement the curriculum
- Consider best practices for working in recovery settings
- Explore the relationship between positive and adverse experiences and nourishment
- Develop compassionate facilitation strategies
Training Details for Food Smarts Adapted for Recovery
Cost
$100
This course is free for CFHL- funded agencies. What does this mean?
Audience
Staff and volunteers working with adults in substance use treatment or recovery.
Self-paced + 2 live Zoom sessions (see Training Calendar)
Please Note:
If an agency has multiple participants, each participant must register separately to gain access to our online training system.
Training Customizations
Leah’s Pantry offers a variety of customizable training options. Contact us to learn more.
Food Smarts Adapted for Recovery workshops in California
If you would like Leah’s Pantry educators to facilitate Food Smarts Adapted for Recovery workshops in your community, fill out the interest form below. We will get back to you within in 3 business days with pricing and availability.