Webinar: The Silent Epidemic of Eating Disorders in the Workplace

Wednesday, April 22 | 11:00am–12:00pm MST

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. With at least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffering from an eating disorder in the U.S., the workplace plays an important role in either helping or harming employees struggling with or in recovery from an eating disorder.

In this FREE webinar, Center for Health, Work & Environment’s Amanda Kujawa shares her personal story of being diagnosed, treated for, and in recovery from an eating disorder and the role the workplace has served on that journey. She will be joined by Sabrina Scanga, program director at The Eating Disorder Foundation, to present the skills and tools you need to create a culture that supports employees who may be struggling with food, exercise, and body image.

Who should attend? This webinar is intended for individuals interested in supporting employees or coworkers struggling with disordered eating or eating disorders in the workplace.

What will you learn?
1. The impact of eating disorders on the individuals and the workplace
2. How to identify risks and warning signs
3. Opportunities for workplace culture and wellness programs to support or hinder recovery-focused behaviors
4. How to ensure a supportive workplace environment through leadership, messaging, education, and screening

SHRM, and CHES credits available.

Presenters:

• Amanda Kujawa, Communications & Marketing Specialist, Center for Health, Work & Environment
• Sabrina Scanga, Program Director, The Eating Disorder Foundation

Register here

A PERSONAL STORY WITH A CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE

One man’s journey through Binge Eating Disorder, treatment, and how he’s coping through uncertain times.

When: Thursday, April 23rd Time: 6:00-7:00 PM (MST)

Who: All are welcome

Where: Zoom platform

RSVP: To attend please email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

Please note a diagnosis is not required to attend these workshops. If you are concerned that you may be struggling with an eating disorder you are welcome to this webinar.

Maggie Moore, MA, LMFT is the Alumni and Family Liaison at Eating Recovery Center. She specializes in

providing eating disorder treatment at all levels of care, including the recovery journey. Maggie is passionate about instilling hope that long term recovery is possible – and worth it.

The mind and soul behind New Beginnings, David’s Story has not only impacted his friends and family, but it’s the inspiration behind his stage presence. Growing from the pain of his loss, he takes a stand to make his authentic self known to the world to show that it’s not only attainable, but right within your grasp.

MENDING FENCES: UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BINGE EATING AND BOUNDARIES

When: Thursday, May 21st

Time: 6:00-7:00 PM (MDT)

Who: All are welcome

Where: Zoom platform

RSVP: Please email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org to receive Zoom Link

Unhealthy boundaries can be a major catalyst in the cycle of Binge Eating Disorder. In this workshop Courtney Burleigh, LCSW will discuss:

• How poor boundaries impact our relationships and activate loss-of-control eating.
• The cyclic nature of binge eating and how it relates to trauma responses, stigma, and interpersonal relationships.
• Practical methods to interrupt binge eating by creating positive, structured boundaries in relationships.

Please note a diagnosis is not required to attend these workshops. If you are concerned that you may be struggling with an eating disorder you are welcome to this webinar.

Courtney Burleigh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Parker, CO who has had extensive therapeutic experience in residential treatment settings supporting clients recovering from eating disorders, trauma, and compulsive behaviors. Courtney owns a private practice and specializes in utilizing EMDR, CBT, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size to support clients healing from trauma, disordered eating, and relational conflict. For more information on services Courtney provides, please visit courtneyburleighcounseling.com.

Join us this Summer for a new series of workshops with Alsana.

This month, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margherita Mascolo will give us a review of eating disorders, teach us how the body is affected, and discuss Alsana’s approach to client safety and access to care during a pandemic.

When: Thursday, June 11th

Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Mountain Time

Where: Zoom

Who: All are welcome

RSVP at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

As Chief Medical Officer at Alsana, Margherita Mascolo, leads the medical component of Alsana’s Adaptive Care Model™. Margherita has over 10 years of hands-on experience and extensive knowledge in the treatment of eating disorders. Prior to joining Alsana, Margherita served as the Medical Director at ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health. She works closely with Alsana’s medical leadership including Chief Nursing Officer, Lyn Goldring on the development and implementation of our medical care. After completing her undergraduate work at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, Margherita earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center. Her residency was completed in Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver. Margherita is board certified in Internal Medicine, has published multiple peer reviewed articles on the medical complications of eating disorders, travels nationally and internationally to speak on these complications, and has earned her certified eating disorder specialist (CEDS) certification.

THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN COLLABORATION WITH ALSANA

Mark your calendar for the next workshop – July 16th with Brian Cook, Ph.D. How Lessons Learned from Exercise During COVID Can Inform Approaches to Movement in Therapy and Recovery

In celebration of PRIDE month, we dedicate this workshop to LGBTQ+ community members struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image. Led by Dr. Lisa Brownstone, this workshop will discuss the current gaps in treatment reported by folx in the LGBTQ+ community, being part of a minority community during COVID, advocating for equal health coverage, and more.

When: Tuesday, June 30th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM MT
Cost: Free
Who: All are welcome to join this webinar
Please RSVP at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org or call us at 303-322-3373 to receive the Zoom link.

Dr. Brownstone (she/her/hers) is a Visiting Assistant Professor of the Practice at the University of Denver’s Counseling Psychology department. In addition to her work at the University of Denver, she has a small private practice in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Brownstone completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill followed by her predoctoral clinical internship at Denver VA Medical Center and postdoctoral fellowship at Eating Disorder Care (EDCare) of Denver. She stayed on at EDCare of Denver as a licensed psychologist until August 2019and served as their Binge Eating Disorder Track Coordinator. Her areas of clinical and research specialization include disordered eating and body distress, LGBTQ+ health, trauma, weight stigma, couples therapy, and emotion processing. Dr. Brownstone identifies as a social justice advocate psychologist. Outside of work, Dr. Brownstone plays fiddle and guitar, and loves spending time with her family and fluffy dogs