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Sep
25
Fri
8th Annual Icebreaker Gala
Sep 25 @ 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm

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The Eating Disorder Foundation’s 8th Annual Fundraising Gala will take place on Friday, September 25, 2020. Registration is free!

Join us at 6PM MT for our 8th annual Icebreaker Gala livestream on Handbid

Livestream opens at 5:45

Gala Program begins at 6:00

Silent Auction open NOW – Place your bids until 6:05PM Mountain Time on September 25th

Oct
15
Thu
How we treat clients who identify as LGBTQ+
Oct 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us this month as Allison Burnett reviews how to inform professionals, gives assignments related to sexuality and gender, and tells us how to maintain an affirming environment for the LGBTQ+ population.

When: Thursday, October 15th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Mountain Time
Where: Zoom
Who: All are welcome
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org to receive Zoom link

As the National Director of Alumni and Advocacy, Allison is committed to serving all the alumni of Alsana, and clients of marginalized communities. She has a passion for continuing to help our clients after discharging from our treatment program to continue supporting them along their journey of recovery. As the leader of Alsana’s Social Justice Task Force, Allison and the advocate for the LGBTQ community, POC, BIPOC, and people in larger bodies. Allison is a Certified LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapy Provider, a Certified Transgender Care Therapist, and a member of the LGBTQ community. Previously, Allison has served Alsana as the Director of Regional Outreach for the South, and as a Primary Therapist for the Birmingham location. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a BA in Administration of Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi before getting her Masters of Social Work from the University of Alabama. Allison is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. In her free time, Allison is a huge college football fan (roll tide!) and loves concerts and traveling.

Brought to you in collaboration with Alsana.

Oct
22
Thu
Self-worth and Acceptance with Binge Eating Disorder
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Navigating the Complex Journey of Self-worth and Acceptance with Binge Eating Disorder

Tonight!
 
Event Date: Thursday, October 22nd 6PM MOUNTAIN TIME
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89776194119?pwd=Z1h1Y1c4UndoV3RxRDJsNlg1eVZuZz09
 
Meeting ID: 897 7619 4119
 
Passcode: 143408

Live life. And love it. The true joy in life is living it. Without fear, reservation, or compromise. There was a time when Kara Richardson Whitely was stuck waiting for happiness to arrive. It took her years to realize the irony of it all: Happiness was always right there. And it was waiting on her. Kara will talk about her work with eating disorder professionals and the internal work (on a daily basis) it takes for her to thrive as a mom, adventurer, author, speaker and executive producer.

When: Thursday, October 22nd

Time: 6:00 PM Mountain Time

Who: All are welcome

Cost: Free

Where: Zoom platform

*Please note a diagnosis is not required to attend these workshops. Professionals, caregivers, individuals struggling, or individuals wanting to learn more are all welcome to join.

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

 

Kara Richardson Whitely is an author, public speaker and adventurer. She took on Africa’s highest peak three times and wrote Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds and The Weight of Being. Gorge is being made into a major motion picture by Amazon Studios with Chrissy Metz (who plays Kate on This Is Us) producing and starring as her. She has been featured in The New York Times and on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS’ The Talk and countless other media outlets. She serves as a national Binge Eating Disorder Recovery Advocate for Eating Recovery Center. It is now her mission to share her story and inspire others to take bold steps and move mountains in their lives.

Dec
3
Thu
Binge Eating Disorder Panel Discussion: Preparing for the Holiday Season
Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Binge Eating Disorder Panel Discussion: Preparing for the Holiday Season

Join us for a panel discussion with folks who have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder as they share their experience and talk about the holiday season. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions to the panel speakers.

The panel discussion will be led by Eating Recovery Center, Alumni and Family Liaison Niki DuBois, MSSW, LMSW. Niki has an unwavering belief in the power of community and that full recovery is possible!

When: Thursday, December 3rd

Time: 6-7 PM Mountain Time

Cost: Free

Where: Zoom Platform

Who: All are welcome

Please note a diagnosis is not required to attend these workshops. If you are concerned that you may be struggling with BED you are welcome to this group.

RSVP today by sending an email to info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org and receive the Zoom link.

Jan
28
Thu
Coffee and Conversation: Mindfulness Matters
Jan 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Mindfulness Matters

What is the deal with mindfulness?
Why are so many people talking about it these days?
Most importantly…can it really make a difference in your life?

The simple answer is that it can, and the scientifically proven list of benefits including less stress, greater calm, increased attention span and improved relationships, continues to grow. The good news is that mindfulness is simple. It is not always easy, but anybody can begin the practice and feel its positive effects relatively quickly.

This interactive and fun mindfulness training will:
• Help demystify mindfulness, providing research and information on what it is and is not.
• Discuss how meditation plays into mindfulness.
• Include a minute or two of simple practice to experience mindfulness for yourself.
• Provide ideas to increase your mindfulness in daily life.

*Great for any level of experience.

When: Thursday, January 28th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM MT
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom Platform
Who: All are welcome!

RSVP today by sending an email to info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org and receive the Zoom link.

Deirdre Maloney helps organizations exceed their goals and helps their people sleep better at night. She does it through her work as an international trainer, group facilitator and published author. Deirdre has been a contributing writer for such publications as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. She has used her personal brand of “mild audacity” to present hundreds of keynotes, workshops and trainings around the world. She is a long-time meditator and mindfulness practitioner. You can learn more about Deirdre at www.makemomentum.com

Feb
18
Thu
Health at Every Size – A Model for Harm Reduction
Feb 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Binge Eating Disorder Workshop Series

Back to Basics: Health at Every Size® – A Model for Harm Reduction

Join us as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Meredith Nisbet debunks common misconceptions about HAES®, defines the interconnection of diet culture, weight stigma and eating disorders, and demonstrates how HAES® contributes to improved clinical outcomes.

To RSVP: email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org for the Zoom link

When: February 18th

Time: 6-7:00 PM MT

Who: Everyone is welcome, no diagnosis required.

Cost: Free

Where: Zoom

 

Meredith Nisbet, MS, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Supervisor of the Clinical Response Team with Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center, where she enjoys engaging with patients, families, and providers seeking admission nationwide. In addition to her work for ERC-Pathlight and in her private practice with Three Birds Counseling, Meredith also provides education and training on weight stigma and Health At Every Size-informed care around the country. Meredith earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from East Carolina University; she is currently awaiting approval of her Certified Eating Disorder Specialist accreditation through IAEDP. Meredith resides in Raleigh, North Carolina where she spends her free time listening to true crime podcasts, practicing hot yoga, and snuggling with her dog, Mac

UPCOMING WORKSHOP TOPICS

• May – Every Body is a Beach Body: Reclaiming Your Body in Eating Disorder Recovery

• August – Binge Eating Disorder: Recovery from a HAES Perspective

• November -HAES for the Holidays

Feb
25
Thu
Gentle Yoga Workshop – Webinar Edition
Feb 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

When: Thursday, February 25th
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Mountain Time
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom Platform
Who: All are welcome!

This gentle class is inviting for all individuals seeking to wind down at the end of the day. Beginners are welcome.

After we receive your waiver, we will send you the Zoom link!

How to prepare for this event
• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Water if desired.
• Soft surface, carpet, blanket, or yoga mat.
• Option to have soft pillow or additional blankets nearby.
• No camera is necessary to participate.

Emily is a Denver-based RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) and RCYT (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher) who has had the pleasure of working with yoga students of all ages. She is a creative and animated people-person, highly passionate about yoga and bringing it into people’s lives. Her classes focus on listening to one’s own body and creating a space of self-love and connection. Emily is passionate and intentional in serving populations who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns.

Mar
4
Thu
March Forth on March 4th with SONYA RENEE TAYLOR
Mar 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
March 4th is the only date that is a complete sentence and some people have started celebrating it as a day of significance. March Forth encourages people to do something new that enriches their own lives or the lives of people in their community. Join us as we march forth into a new year of continued growth and awareness. We are excited to feature Sonya Renee Taylor in our first event of 2021.
Sonya Renee Taylor is the author of the best-selling book The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love. Sonya’s work as an award winning performance poet, activist and transformational leader continues to have global reach. Sonya will be our guest as we host this virtual community presentation and conversation on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 6-7:30 p.m. MST.
Register for free or pay what you can with a suggested donation of $20. Donations will support The Eating Disorder Foundation
Sonya Renee Taylor is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company with content reaching half a million people each month.
Sonya’s work as an award winning performance poet, activist and transformational leader continues to have global reach. She is a former national and international poetry slam champion, author, educator and activist who has mesmerized audiences across the US, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, England, Scotland, Sweden, Canada and the Netherlands as well as in prisons, mental health treatment facilities, homeless shelters, universities, festivals and public schools across the globe.
She was named one of Planned Parenthood’s 99 Dream Keepers in 2015 as well as a Planned Parenthood Generation Action’s 2015 Outstanding Partner awardee. She was named one of the 12 Women Who Paved the Way for Body Positivity by Bustle Magazine and, in September 2015, she was honored as a YBCA 100, an annual compilation of creative minds, makers, and pioneers who are asking the questions and making the provocations that will shape the future of American culture; an honor she shared alongside author Ta-Nehisi Coates, artist Kara Walker, filmmaker Ava Duvernay and many more.
Sonya and her work have been seen, heard and read on HBO, BET, MTV, TV One, NPR, PBS, CNN, Oxygen Network, The New York Times, New York Magazine, MSNBC.comToday.com, Huffington Post, Vogue Australia, Shape.com, Ms. Magazine and many more.
This event is brought to you by the Colorado Community Collaborative for Eating Disorders. 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.
Apr
1
Thu
Continue the Conversation: A Virtual Event with Regan Byrd
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Please join us as Regan Byrd engages with attendees to further discuss themes and questions from her conversation with Sonya Renee Taylor.
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Please join us on Thursday, April 1st, 2021 from 6-7pm MST for further exploration of themes, takeaways and questions from the March Forth on March 4th with Sonya Renee Taylor event. Regan Byrd will be hosting this conversation and will also engage with the audience to answer questions.
Attendance to the March 4th event is not required to participate in this event.
*Please note: Sonya Renee Taylor will NOT be a part of this event.
If you have questions about this event, please do not hesitate to email the CO Community Collaborative for Eating Disorders at cocommunitycollaborative@gmail.com.
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Regan Byrd is an award-winning anti-oppression activist, speaker, and trainer who has trained dozens of organizations on anti-oppression and allyship, including the Colorado Mid-Wives Association, the Sierra Club, the Colorado Democratic Party, YWCA of Boulder County, and Denver Public Schools. Regan has served as the morning keynote speaker for the DU Women’s Conference in 2017, the afternoon keynote for the 2018 League of Women Voters annual conference, and morning MC for the Womxn’s March Denver 2019 march. She was also a trainer at the 2018 White Privilege Symposium in Denver. She has participated in various expert panels on topics ranging from critical race theory, to the history of police, to housing justice.
Regan is also a seasoned nonprofit professional with over 13 years of experience in grassroots and social justice non-profit organizations, formerly working for the Arc of Jefferson County, 9to5 Colorado: National Association of Working Women, Hunger Free Colorado, and the Bell Policy Center. She previously served as office manager for the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center, and the Data and Systems Manager for the Bell Policy Center. Regan currently serves as treasurer of the board for the Colorado People’s Alliance and was formerly the co-chair of the board for 9to5 Colorado for 10 years, and a legacy board member with Womxn’s March Denver. Regan is a former commissioner on the Aurora Humans Rights Commission, and former board member for the youth mentorship non-profit “YESS Institute”. She is a graduate of the Transit Alliance’s Citizen Academy and Emerge Colorado, a training program for women running for office. She is a recent graduate of the Denver Metro Chamber’s “Impact Denver” leadership class of Spring 2018 and is a recent participant in the Chinook Fund’s 2020 Spring Giving Project.
Regan has a deep commitment to social justice, institutional systems change, and collective liberation. She believes this is best done through self-reflexivity, strong allyship, knowledge cultivation, intentional inclusivity, coalition building, and dismantling systems of oppression.
Regan Byrd is an alumni of the University of Denver’s undergraduate program, with dual B.A. degrees in Public Policy and Sociology, and minors in Gender and Women’s Studies, and English. Regan has been named a “Woman to Watch” by the Denver League of Women Voters, is the winner of the 2015 Lilly Ledbetter award from 9to5 Colorado, and was named 2019’s “Woman of the Year” by the Business and Professional Women of Denver.
In her free time, she enjoys making fun of bad movies, exploring the Denver dining scene, competitive video gaming, and fawning over new technology.
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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.

Apr
22
Thu
Eating Disorders and Athletes
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for a virtual workshop with Dr. Natasha Trujillio, head of the Athlete Program at EDCare. Dr. Trujillo will offer her insights on the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders in athletes. The combination of these elements impacts the athlete’s identity in numerous ways, including health and performance consequences.

To receive the Zoom link please send an RSVP to Info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org