When you look just beyond the twinkling decorations, the holidays are often fraught and complicated, especially when you are struggling with an eating disorder or managing your recovery. The traditions steeped in food, comments from well-meaning family members, all the expectations we can bring into this time of year… it’s no wonder we need tools to manage! Using a 3-step process, we will discuss how to increase your resilience to the holiday madness using Curiosity, Validation and Boundaries as the foundation for your success. You are not alone in feeling nervous about this time of year, so, whether you are going home for the holidays or plan to spend time solo, join us for concrete ways to continue to prioritize your recovery during these challenging months.
Bryn Miller, LPC, CEDS-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor (CEDS-S) and a Certified Advanced Therapist in Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT).
Bryn provides compassionate and evidence-based care to adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders. With expertise in both Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Bryn specializes in care that includes Parents/Caregivers in treatment in a way that brings support and healing to the whole family. With a deep empathy, along with her signature high energy and humor, Bryn utilizes interventions that provide concrete tools and skills to individuals and their loved ones. Bryn is the owner of Bryn Miller Therapy Services, an outpatient practice based in Denver that, in addition to weekly sessions, provides psychoeducation to Parents/Caregivers across the country through virtual skills groups and workshops. When not working, Bryn likes to read, meditate, ski and try (unsuccessfully!) to keep up with her two young children.
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.
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Interested in gaining tool for the holiday seasons? Join us for a conversation about how we can utilize HAES during the holiday season
Health At Every Size provides an advocacy framework that can allow us to face holiday food and family challenges while staying grounded in our recovery values. Join us as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Meredith Nisbet provides tools for navigating the holiday season while pursuing or maintaining eating disorder recovery here
Brought to you in collaboration with The Eating Disorder Foundation and Eating Recovery Center/Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center
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.
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Unfortunately, it looks like Carlie is ill and will not be well enough to lead class today. We will let you all know if we are able to reschedule!
Generating Strength and Resilience: The Integration of Mental and Physical Training for Athletes with Eating Disorders
Brought to you in collaboration with The Eating Disorder Foundation an EDCare Athlete Edge
Speakers:
Allie Don Sing, MA, LPC – Mental Performance Coach
Allie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. In addition, Allie is in the process of acquiring her designation as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Allie earned her Master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver. During her time at DU, Allie worked within the athletics department as a graduate assistant. She also provided sport psychology services to elite athletes in both individual and group settings. Allie completed specialized LGBTQIA+ training from the University of Denver becoming part of the Queer and Ally Network on DU’s campus. Allie completed her undergraduate work at Auburn University majoring in Psychology with a Sport Coaching minor.
Allie has a background of working in both clinical and athletic settings. She has experience working in a private practice providing Sport Psychology and clinical mental health services to both individuals and teams. Allie understands healthy growth and development is optimized through a holistic approach that acknowledges, appreciates, and addresses mental health within athletics.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, traveling, and any events involving sports.
Brandon Kress, CSCS – Strength & Conditioning Coach
Brandon Kress has been working with EDCare since 2015 as their head strength and conditioning coach for patients in the Athlete Track Program. Brandon has been working with high-level athletes since 2010 and currently owns/operates multiple fitness and performance businesses in Colorado and nationally. He is excited to partner with EDCare to bring a dynamic approach to the care of athletes as they seek to improve themselves both mentally and physically.
Brandon is credentialed as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science as well as multiple certifications in the field of fitness and sports performance.
Brandon grew up in the quiet corner of northeast Connecticut, attended the University of Connecticut playing 2 years of college basketball at the Avery Point Campus before moving to the main campus to finish his degree. He moved to Colorado in 2014, enjoys traveling, serving on mission trips, spending time with his wife and sons, and exploring Colorado.