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1st & 3rd Wednesday of Each Month, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm

This group is for ages 13-17, addressing body image, self-worth, social media impact, self-care and more. The group will meet separately, while parents have the opportunity to join the Family & Friends Support Group.

*A guardian and the individual receiving support must both sign a waiver of acknowledgment to attend the group.

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

VIP Reception & Book Signing with Carolyn Costin

Friday, April 5, 2019

Exclusive event for Gala sponsors!  Learn more

Introducing Carolyn Costin  Greg Hueni Memorial Award Recipient and Keynote Speaker
			The Eating Disorder Foundation is proud to announce that renowned clinician and author Carolyn Costin MA, MEd, LMFT, CEDS, FAED will give the keynote address and receive the esteemed Greg Hueni Memorial Award at this year’s 2019 Gala, Icebreaker-Breaking the Silence, which will take place April 6th at Denver’s Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Carolyn Costin is an eating disorder clinician, author, and international speaker acclaimed for her expertise in the eating disorder field. Carolyn‘s personal story illuminates the power of recovery. She overcame anorexia nervosa while in her 20’s and subsequently earned two masters degrees and began her career as a psychotherapist. In 1996, Carolyn created Monte Nido, a treatment center near Malibu, CA. the first licensed, residential eating disorder treatment facility in a home setting, combining state of the art treatment with eastern methodologies. After leaving Monte Nido & Affiliates Carolyn opened The Carolyn Costin Institute, offering the first certification program for eating disorder coaches and education for clinicians and families. Through her speeches and acclaimed books, such as The Eating Disorder Sourcebook, Your Dieting Daughter, and 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder, Carolyn has been a tireless voice in treating, educating and preventing eating disorders. Carolyn has served on a number of boards in her dedicated years including The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) as Former Board Trustee and chair of The Parent Family Network,an editorial board member of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment andPrevention, Project Heal Advisory Board, and Senior Advisory Committee, former board of directors and L.A. chapter president ofInternational Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP), and a fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED).
“We are thrilled to honor someone of Carolyn‘s stature at our gala. We hope you will join us for what we’re sure will be a stimulating and inspiring event.” – Toni Saiber, Founder of EDF “Carolyn‘s presence will enable EDF to continue a gala tradition that includes both celebration and education.” – Steve Shelley, President of the Board
Please join us on April 6th, 2019 Buy your tickets here. Become an event sponsor here. If you can’t join us but wish to contribute donate here.

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 support group is ideal for individuals at least 18 years old who are struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns.

Save the date!  More details to come.