Resilience & Responsibility *2SLGBTQIA+ Attendees Only
This discussion based event is meant to provide an opportunity for us to learn and grow, share space, and exchange resources. Two guide questions for this event include:
- How do we cope with identity-based harm? Co-facilitated by: Eric & Nia
- How do we cope with the inevitability of causing harm to others? Co-facilitated by Aims & Samia
Attendees facing food insecurity will be offered $30 Uber Eats gift cards on a first come, first served basis due to a limited supply.
This event is brought to you in collaboration with Eating Recovery Center Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, The Eating Disorder Foundation, EQUIP, Walden Behavioral Care.
Find part 2 here: https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/event/queering-care-part-2/
Dreaming New Systems of Care *All are welcome
This discussion based event is meant to provide an opportunity for us to learn ideate, and connect. Two guide questions for this event include:
- How do we define recovery? Co-facilitated by M & Lyssette
- How do we want to get there? Co-facilitated by Pita & Dalia
Attendees facing food insecurity will be offered $30 Uber Eats gift cards on a first come, first served basis due to a limited supply.
This event is brought to you in collaboration with Eating Recovery Center Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, The Eating Disorder Foundation, EQUIP, Walden Behavioral Care.
Find Part 1 here: https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/event/queering-care-part-1/
Please join The Eating Disorder Foundation and Within for a meaningful conversation on eating disorders in midlife.
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For questions about this event, contact us at 303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org
Pelvic Health 101 with Dr. Michelle Laging
Join us virtually on Wednesday, July 20th as Dr. Michelle Laging discusses the importance of pelvic health. During our time together you will learn about the basic anatomy and function of the pelvic floor and learn to recognize symptoms that may be related to pelvic floor dysfunction, practice simple breathwork to understand the connection to the pelvic floor and more!
This is workshop will provide the same information covered in the event we provided on June 15th, 2022. This workshop will be less interactive and RECORDED. There will be time for Q & A after the presentation.
Brought to you in collaboration with The Eating Disorder Foundation and Movement is Medicine Physical Therapy and Wellness
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For questions about this event, contact us at 303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org
4th Monday of every month at 5PM MT
If you are 18+ and are seeking connection amongst the eating disorder community, please join us to discuss building life skills in recovery. No diagnosis is required or requested.
- Dig into your daily recovery struggles
- Get support and ideas for making meal time easier
- Discover actionable ideas to help you cope with urges
These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.
Please join The Eating Disorder Foundation and Athlete EDGE at EDCare for a presentation on Eating Disorders in Sport. Dr. Nickols will help you recognize the complexities of identifying eating disorder behaviors among athletes, understand how to leverage an individual’s sport and identify as an athlete throughout treatment and more.
Brought to you in collaboration with The Eating Disorder Foundation and Athlete EDGE at EDCare
For reminders about these events and others, sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of our home page https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/
For questions about this event, contact us at 303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org
Join Equip’s Director of Lived Experience JD Ouellette, Equip Lead Family Mentor Chita Gastelum, and Equip Peer Mentor Pita Meanata will be sharing the research on how and why life transitions like breakups, moving, and starting a new job can be particularly difficult for folks vulnerable to eating disorders, their personal stories of navigating difficult transitions during recovery, and tips on how to prevent relapses when facing major life changes.
We will discuss:
1) Research and data around difficulty of transitions in those vulnerable to EDs
2) Personal experiences with transitions
3) How to prevent relapse during transitions
4) When and how to get help
Exploring the relationship between eating disorders and sexuality.
We will explore the relationship between sexuality and eating disorders. We will review mental health statistics and discuss sexuality implications within LGBTQ+ communities and for those who have experienced sexual trauma. We will also touch on how eating disorders impact sexuality for all those experiencing them.
Kila Peak-Rishel is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor. Kaila has over eight years of eating disorder experience with children and adolescents and gender and sexuality therapy across the lifespan. Kaila is passionate about social justice, advocacy, and helping patients find accessible treatment. She is co-chair of Eating Recovery Center & Pathlight’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council in the west region. Kaila presents and consults about inclusive care for marginalized populations, including the University of Colorado Psychiatry Hospital Grand Rounds. Kaila obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Women’s Studies, and LGBT Studies. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. She earned her Marriage and Family Therapist Certification from Denver Family Insititute, where she specialized in couples and families within the LGBTQ+ and polyamorous population. At this same time, Kaila was training at Children’s Hospital in Colorado in the Eating Disorder Unit, specializing in the Modsley Method. She maintains a small private practice focusing on gender and sexuality and is the clinical director for Eating Recovery Center’s virtual intensive outpatient programming. When Kaila is not working, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and nesting in her home with her wife. She is a big animal lover and has three pups that take a lot of her time. Kaila also enjoys paddle boarding, reading, and all things hair and makeup.