First Thursday of every month at 10AM 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.
Presented by Dr. Joanna Bronfman, LCSW, Psy.D from Backcountry Wellness
Dr. Joanna Bronfman’s presentation, “Eating Disorders in a Selfie World,” addresses the impact of today’s image-centric culture on the prevalence of eating disorders in adolescents and young adults. As a thought leader in eating disorder treatment, Dr. Bronfman explores how societal pressures and the pervasive influence of social media contribute to body image issues and disordered eating behaviors. Her presentation will:
- Explore how social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat contribute to body image issues through filters, editing tools, and curated content.
- Discuss the link between exposure to idealized online images and the internalization of unattainable beauty ideals, leading to self-objectification and disordered eating.
- Promote healthier self-image practices by encouraging critical engagement with social media and resilience against its negative influences.
When: Thursday, February 6th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Who: Everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
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Hello friends and supporters of great causes!
It is almost Super Bowl time. Time to study up on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles and help support EDF!
We are excited to introduce you to a fundraising partner, Thropic Games. Thropic approached EDF with a unique and innovative “tool” to supplement our fundraising efforts – Charity Challenges.
And while we continue to raise money to help people, we figured we could have some friendly competition around the upcoming Superbowl to help support our goals.
Here’s how it works:
- Click on this link now until kickoff to make your picks.
- Enter your email address and pick the best answers that you think will happen. Do your research! Then submit your challenge.
- This will take you to the donation page. Donation to play is $20.
50% of entry fees go to EDF. 50% goes to the winner of the game! Simple math proves how powerful this concept is….if 1,000 friends of EDF participate in this pool, EDF will receive $10,000 in passive donations – and one winner goes home with $10,000!
Invite all your friends and family to participate by sharing this email or link to the pool! The more participants, the more donations to EDF! So please share with everyone you know who likes to have fun, create social impact with their dollars (it’s only $20!), and have a chance to win some cash.
Thank you all. We hope you find this fun!
Second Monday of every month at 4PM MT
Are you a romantic partner of an individual experiencing disordered eating or an eating disorder? Are you seeking connection with others who are in a similar situation, as well as skills in supporting yourself and your partner?
No diagnosis for your partner is required. Participants must be 18 or older.
These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.
Every Second Thursday of the month, 5PM MT.
This Monthly Connection is for ages 13-17, addressing body image, self-worth, social media impact, self-care and more. All genders welcome.
This group is virtual. 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)
Saturday, February 15th
10-11am at EDF
with Lydia Rhino, Program Director and Kelly Andrews, MA, LPC
Activity: making Self-Compassion Valentines
Social Saturdays are lowkey hangouts held at EDF for community members to engage with a planned activity and be in good company. Think of Social Saturdays as a way to connect with both self and others through a creative medium.
Third Tuesday of every month at 8AM MT
Do you identify as an athlete and struggle with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns? Are you navigating holding space for both your athlete identity and your eating disorder recovery? Are you seeking connection with others who “get it”? Our goal is to facilitate deep conversations and generate new insights, at this time we don’t have any plans for skill building specifically.
No diagnosis is required. Participants must be 18 or older.
These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.