Calendar

Apr
12
Wed
Virtual Support Group
Apr 12 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 18 or older to participate. Every Wednesday. 12:30-1:30 PM MST Learn more here.

Virtual Support Group for Family & Friends
Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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

In-Person Support Group
Apr 12 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Free in-person support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 18 or older to participate. Every Wednesday. 5:15-6:15 PM MT Learn more here.

LGBTQ+ Virtual Support Group
Apr 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

This support group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender non-conforming individuals to discuss struggles with disordered eating, body image, and identity.

This group is virtual. Learn more

Apr
13
Thu
30+ Virtual Support Group
Apr 13 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 30 or older to participate.

Every Thursday.

12:30-1:30 PM MST

Learn more here.

Virtual Trans+ & Nonbinary Support Group
Apr 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This support group is ideal for individuals at least 18 years of age who identify as trans+, gender nonconforming, intersex, and gender diverse for individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating and body image. 
The Wednesday LGBTQ+ group is for those who identify anywhere within the LGBTQ+ community. The Trans+ & Nonbinary support group is specifically for those who identify as trans+, gender nonconforming, intersex, and gender diverse. Those wanting to join the Trans+ & Nonbinary support group are also welcome to join the Wednesday LGBTQ+ group.

This group is virtual until further notice.  Please register using the form here.

Athlete Workshop Series: Endgame for Recovery
Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Endgame for Recovery: Medication Management and the Strategic Return to Sport

  • Describe the psychiatrist’s role on the multidisciplinary team and psychopharmacology as one tool in the recovery toolbox.
  • Identify risk factors specific to athletes, common co-occurring conditions, and barriers to mental health treatment in general, for athletes and for athletes with eating disorders.
  • Evaluate the critical tasks of identifying, assessing, and treating mental health issues in athletes with eating disorders and the complexities that come with this specific population.
  • Emphasize education and communication as essential tools in treating mental health issues of athletes and how this is key to their futures and the future of this work.

Speaker: Amy Laurent, MD – Attending Psychiatrist for Athlete EDGE™ at EDCare

Dr. Laurent is a psychiatrist who grew up in Michigan and completed her undergrad degree at Loyola University Chicago. She went on to complete medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and residency in psychiatry at Good Samaritan Hospital/Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Laurent is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and sees adult clients. She has particular interests in cultural and nutritional psychiatry and believes in healing/treating the whole person: mind, body and spirit. This includes education and support to empower them to live their healthiest and most balanced lives.

Dr. Laurent is happy to be a part of EDCare staff, working within a multidisciplinary model, to provide psychiatric care to patients working toward recovery from eating disorders. Additionally, she is excited to be a part of the Athlete EDGE program to ensure athletes are addressing their mental health needs as much as their physical needs in order to achieve optimum performance in a healthy way. She is a member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP) and working toward additional certification in Sport Psychiatry to better serve this population.

Brought to you in collaboration with The Eating Disorder Foundation and EDCare Athlete Edge

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For questions about this event, contact us at 303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

Virtual Art Journaling Group
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Apr
14
Fri
Virtual Support Group
Apr 14 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 18 or older to participate.

Every Friday

12:30-1:30 PM MST

Learn more here.

Virtual Adolescent Eating Disorder Support
Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fridays, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Note: Group is every other week in June, July, and August. Weekly schedule will resume in September.

This group is for ages 13-17, addressing body image, self-worth, social media impact, self-care and more.

To register, a parent or guardian of the adolescent seeking support must contact us via phone or e-mail (303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org)