Calendar

Aug
12
Thu
13th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm

Light a Candle to Remember, to Honor and to Ignite the Flame of Hope

Please join us to honor the memories of those taken by this devastating illness, the lives of those who continue to struggle, and those who have found their way to recovery.

Thursday, August 12th at 6pm in the EDF Garden

Open House with light refreshments

1901 E. 20th Ave., Denver, CO 80205

Masks will be required.

RSVPs are appreciated, not required – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-candlelight-vigil-registration-162467987123

If you can’t make it, we are happy to light a candle to honor your loved one on your behalf. You can click “register” and write a personal message to be displayed next to a candle at the event.

Questions? Call 303-322-3373

or email cocommunitycollaborative@gmail.com

The mission of The Colorado Community Collaborative is to create opportunities for connection, education, and awareness among communities affected by eating disorders in Colorado and beyond.

Nov
25
Thu
Staff Out of Office in Observance of Thanksgiving
Nov 25 all-day

EDF’s office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. In-person drop-in hours will be cancelled, and staff may not be available by phone or e-mail. Please join us for virtual support groups! View our calendar to see our modified support group schedule.

Dec
24
Fri
Staff Out of Office in Observance of the Holidays
Dec 24 – Dec 25 all-day

EDF’s office will be closed on Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th in observance of the holidays. Drop-in hours will be cancelled, and staff may not be available by phone or e-mail. Please join us for virtual support groups! View our calendar to see our modified support group schedule.

Dec
28
Tue
Canceled – Men’s Group
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Men’s group generally meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6-7 PM Mountain Time

Tonight’s Men’s Group has been rescheduled to the previous week, December 21st.

The original schedule will resume in January 2022. Please email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org with questions.

Jan
1
Sat
Staff Out of Office in Observance of the New Year
Jan 1 all-day

EDF’s office will be closed on Friday, December 31st and Saturday, January 1st in observance of the new year. Drop-in hours will be cancelled, and staff may not be available by phone or e-mail. Please join us for virtual support groups! View our calendar to see our modified support group schedule.

Mar
3
Thu
Cultivating Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff
Mar 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Are you ready to transform 2022 into a year of kindness rather than criticism?

Join The Colorado Community Collaborative for Eating Disorders and Kristin Neff for an uplifting event dedicated to cultivating self-compassion.

Drawing on a wealth of research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, Dr. Neff will discuss how individuals can harness self-compassion and gain the strength, clarity and courage to be resilient, work through difficult emotions, and establish boundaries. By digging into the three elements of self-compassion (Self-Kindness, Common Humanity, and Mindfulness) this event will provide essential tools for treating yourself in a kind, compassionate way whenever you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.

Biography

Kristin Neff Ph.D. received her doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley, and is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.

During Kristin’s last year of graduate school she became interested in Buddhism and has been practicing meditation in the Insight Meditation tradition ever since. While doing her post-doctoral work she decided to conduct research on self-compassion – a central construct in Buddhist psychology and one that had not yet been examined empirically. Kristin is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, creating a scale to measure the construct almost 20 years ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, and in June 2021 she will be releasing her new book Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive.

In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. They co-authored The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook as well as Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals. She is also co-founder of the nonprofit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.

Kristin Neff, Ph.D. TEDx Talk: The difference between self-compassion and self-esteem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtZBUSplr4

 

The mission of The Colorado Community Collaborative for Eating Disorders is to create opportunities for connection, education, and awareness among communities affected by eating disorders in Colorado and beyond.

https://www.cocommunitycollaborativeforeatingdisorders.com/

Mar
25
Fri
Monthly Connections – Health Professionals in Eating Disorder Recovery
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Last Friday of every month at 9AM MT

Join The Eating Disorder Foundation on the last Friday of each month for focused discussions on themes regarding balancing recovery while holding a professional identity. This monthly connection intends to provide a confidential and trusting fellowship amongst professionals in the caring professions including doctors, nurses, school counselors, therapists, nutritionists, social workers, coaches & others.

These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.

Mar
30
Wed
Monthly Connections – Neurodivergent Folx
Mar 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Last Wednesday of every month at 4PM MT

If you are 18+, identify as neurodivergent, and are seeking connection amongst the eating disorder community, please join us! No diagnosis is required or requested. We will meet on the last Wednesday of each month to explore and discuss different topics and themes regarding being neurodivergent and in recovery.

These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.

Monthly Connections – Neurodivergent Folx
Mar 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Last Wednesday of every month at 4PM MT

If you are 18+, identify as neurodivergent, and are seeking connection amongst the eating disorder community, please join us! No diagnosis is required or requested. We will meet on the last Wednesday of each month to explore and discuss different topics and themes regarding being neurodivergent and in recovery.

These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.

Apr
8
Fri
In-Person Garden Circle
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

In-Person Garden Circle for Individuals 18+ Struggling with an Eating Disorder

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.

2nd and 4th Fridays 10-11 AM

April 8th – September 23

This group meets outdoors, masks are optional. If weather requires for us to meet indoors, masks are necessary. Please come prepared.

Please register using the form here.