Calendar

Jul
4
Wed
Independence Day
Jul 4 all-day

The Eating Disorder Foundation will be closed on Independence Day.  Please leave us a voicemail at 303-322-3373 or e-mail us at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org if you need to reach us.

Jul
26
Thu
Coffee and Conversation
Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
A look into perfectionism and its effects on the brain
Do you or a loved one feel pressure to meet high standards of achievement?
Do you feel like you are cracking under the pressure to be perfect in different areas of your life?
Do you ever wonder why physical fitness is not fun anymore and feels compulsive?
You are not alone. Many people feel pressure to meet exceptionally high standards and expectations. They often wonder how to live a balanced life. Learn how to help yourself, a loved one, or a client reduce their critical self-talk, improve their self-esteem, and meet their full potential.
Join us July 26th at The Eating Disorder Foundation (EDF) for our educational series, Coffee & Conversation.
Come learn from eating disorder specialists Helene Simons, PhD, and Janelle Hunt, RD.
Space is limited so please RSVP.
or call us at 303-322-3373
Aug
12
Sun
Yoga Workshop
Aug 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join yoga instructors Jamie Kuttenkuler and Elizabeth Benitez for a class of body-love and self-care.
All experience levels welcome. Yoga mats will be provided.
 
Suggested Donation $5
Space is limited!
Email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org or call 303-322-3373 to RSVP.
Aug
18
Sat
Mindful Gardening Workshop
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Mindful Gardening Workshop: Planting Roots to Nurture the Soul

Join Kate Daigle MA, LPC for a fun and nourishing workshop practicing the concepts of mindfulness while cultivating your own beautiful garden. There is no prior gardening or mindfulness experience required to reap the rewards of this workshop.

When: Saturday, August 18th
Where: The Eating Disorder Foundation
(1901 E 20th Ave Denver CO. 80205)
Fee: $10 – Please bring cash or check.

Space is limited so please RSVP.
Email us at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org
or call us at 303-322-3373.

Aug
23
Thu
Advanced Parent & Caregiver Workshop
Aug 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Overview

Inspired by Emotion-Focused Family Therapy – and with a dose of humor – this workshop will introduce practical skills to support your child’s recovery from an eating disorder. Parents and caregivers will be taught specific techniques to increase cooperation around meal times as well as to respond to strong emotional reactions, including expressions of anger, hopelessness, even silence. Not sure how to respond to “I won’t eat that” “I don’t want help” & “I feel fat” in a way that is loving and productive? We’ll cover that too. Finally, participants will be supported to identify and work through caregiving and co-parenting challenges most often encountered along the road to recovery. This workshop is best suited to parents, stepparents, grandparents and alternate caregivers of a loved one with an eating disorder, regardless of their age, involvement in treatment or motivation to recover.

 

Workshop Timeline:

8:30 am-9:00 am Coffee

9:00 am- 12:00 pm Workshop

12:00 pm- 1:00pm Lunch Break

*Lunch will be provided

1:00 pm- 4:00 pm Workshop

 Register by calling 303-322-3323.

Speaker

The Eating Disorder Foundation (EDF) is proud to introduce Adele Lafrance, PhD, C.Psych a Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor in Psychology and parent advocate from Canada. Adele developed Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) for eating disorders and dedicates her career to the promotion of family-focused clinical care for children, adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues. Dr. Lafrance has published extensively in the field of clinical psychology and currently supports the research base for EFFT across the lifespan. She is a consultant and trainer for individual clinicians and organizations worldwide.

FREE Video from Adele: http://www.mentalhealthfoundations.ca/ed-parent-webinar

Sep
21
Fri
Coffee & Conversation
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Conceiving A Healthy Recovery: Exploring the Connection between Eating Disorders and Shame related to Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Recovery.

Introducing guest speaker and author of the forthcoming book:

“The Clinical Guide to Fertility, Motherhood and Eating Disorders: From Shame to Self-Acceptance”

Kate Daigle, MA, NCC, LPC

Did you know that 20.7% of patients struggling with infertility have had an eating disorder?

Psychotherapy with this population can reveal shame rooted in unexpected difficulties in conception, pregnancy or early motherhood. The lack of open discussion around these topics increases internalized judgment and self-criticism. This presentation will focus on issues arising from challenges conceiving, sustaining a healthy pregnancy, and mother-child bonding in women who have had or currently have an eating disorder. The discussion will examine research linking the presence of anorexia nervosa, bulimia or binge eating disorder to fertility issues and experiential exercises exploring how to process this with clients will be outlined.  Kate will share some personal experiences from her own life and case studies to highlight the depth of these struggles.  This presentation will be a guide to addressing, working with, and healing from emotional struggles related to fertility and eating disorders both for practitioners who work with these issues regularly and for those who are wanting to learn about this topic.

Nov
14
Wed
Stress Relief Workshop
Nov 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

About the Workshop

What stresses you out? Where do you hold stress or tension? What do you DO to release?

As we embark upon the holiday season, join us for an interactive workshop that will share practical and physical tools for anyone to use.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine offer us “tools” in which to relieve stress, relax tension, and let the bodies energy flow. When we are “stuck” we have pain, where there is movement there is no pain.

Some of the tools offered in this workshop will include acupressure, home remedies from our ancestors, and just random handy tricks of the trade picked up over 15 years in practice.

RSVP:

Space is limited, so please RSVP at 303.322.3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org.

 

About the Facilitator:

Cheryl Harris earned a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2006.  This three-year program consisted of 2,520 hours of education including 1,000 hours of clinical practice.  She was certified as a Diplomat in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in 2006.  This includes certification in Clean Needle Technique.

In addition to her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cheryl is in the process of completing a 3-year course of study in Five Element Acupuncture. This three-year, 500 hour, in-depth study of Five Element Acupuncture includes 150 classroom hours and over 350 hours of clinical observation and practice.

Cheryl is a registered and licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. She is a certified Intuitive Eating counselor, as well as a certified Yoga instructor. None of these licenses, certificates, or registrations has ever been suspended or revoked.

Nov
21
Wed
Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
Nov 21 all-day

EDF will be closed from Nobember 21st thru November 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving. Please join us for a Special Holiday Support Group on Saturday, November 24th from 10-11:30 AM.

Family & Friends Cancelled in Observance for Thanksgiving
Nov 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Nov
22
Thu
Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
Nov 22 all-day

EDF will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. Please join us for a Special Holiday Support Group on Saturday, November 30th from 10-11:30 AM.