This group has been temporarily moved to a virtual format. Learn more
This support group is ideal for family members and friends of individuals struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder. Join this group of parents, partners, siblings, and friends, and talk with someone who knows what you’re going through.
This group has been temporarily moved to a virtual format. Learn more
This support group is ideal for those 18+ struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns.
This support group is ideal for men at least 18 years old who are struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns.
Bring any art supplies and “Create Your Story” through art journaling. It is your art and your time to express yourself through art in any way you choose. Hang out, listen to music, and make art in a relaxed, fun environment with your fellow EDF members. Must be at least 18 years old to attend.
This group takes place virtually. Learn more
This support group is ideal for individuals 30 years and older that are struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns.
This group has been temporarily moved to a virtual format. Learn more
This support group is ideal for family members and friends of individuals struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder. Join this group of parents, partners, siblings, and friends, and talk with someone who knows what you’re going through.
This group has been temporarily moved to a virtual format. Learn more
Bring any art supplies and “Create Your Story” through art journaling. It is your art and your time to express yourself through art in any way you choose. Hang out, listen to music, and make art in a relaxed, fun environment with your fellow EDF members. Must be at least 18 years old to attend.
This group takes place virtually. Learn more
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.