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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.com, Today.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.

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Apr

1

Thu

Continue the Conversation: A Virtual Event with Regan Byrd

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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.

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Apr

22

Thu

Eating Disorders and Athletes

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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

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May

13

Thu

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

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May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Binge Eating Disorder Workshop Series - Every Body is a Beach Body WHEN: May 13th TIME: 6-7PM Mountain Time WHO: Everyone is welcome, no diagnosis required. COST: Free Where: Zoom Platform TO RSVP please send an email to Info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

Binge Eating Disorder Workshop Series by The Eating Disorder Foundation

Every Body is a Beach Body: Reclaiming your Body in eating Disorder Recovery

Join us as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Meredith Nisbet discusses body neutrality and reclaiming the body in eating disorder recovery, with special focus on the summer season and a reminder that every body is a beach body!

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

When: Thursday, May 13th

Time: 6-7:00 PM MT

Who: Everyone is welcome, no diagnosis required.

Cost: Free

Where: Zoom

Brought to you in collaboration with The Eating Disorder Foundation and The Eating Recovery Center Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center

Meredith Nisbet MS, LMFT, CEDS is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. She is currently the 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. 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

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May

29

Sat

Garden Planting Get-Together

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May 29 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Garden Planting Get-Together

Following Saturday’s Garden Circle

11:30am-12:30pm

Are you ready to finally see other community members and catch up for the first time in more than a year? Do you like to spend time in the garden? Do you need volunteer hours?

Join us next Saturday, May 29th!

In Denver, Memorial Day weekend is a traditional time to plant warm-weather vegetables and flowers. This year, the weather certainly agrees!

Activities include:

Harvesting early season greens and herbs – free to take home!
Planting tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants generously provided by Front Range Organic Gardeners!
Sowing seeds for beans, corn, herbs and more!
Saying hello and finally getting a chance to catch up on the last year!
Bringing food and eating your lunch among friends!

All are welcome – group members, volunteers, parents and friends, mental health professionals, and garden enthusiasts! No garden experience necessary.

*Weather note* – forecasts are predicting a beautiful warm day! Please dress appropriately in layers, wear sunscreen, and bring a water bottle.

IMPORTANT INFO: FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED, even outdoors and even if you are vaccinated. Please practice social distancing and remain home if you are feeling unwell. Please note that bathroom use will be limited to one at a time.

If you are feeling sick or have concerns about getting sick, please consider our virtual support groups or phone availability as alternatives to in-person activities.

Learn more about our garden

Sign up here if you would like to attend this or any future garden events

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Jun

10

Thu

Scaffolding Support: Tips, Tricks and Takeaways for Anyone Struggling with an Eating Disorder

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Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Feeling isolated or alone in your journey? Join us to discuss connection, support and sustainable recovery. You are not alone.

As the world opens back up, Summer 2021 is all about new beginnings. Join us for our Summer Support Series as we focus on ways to increase social support in your recovery journey, ways families & friends can more effectively support their loved ones who are struggling and how to build a life outside the eating disorder.

Session 1: Scaffolding Support 101: Tips, Tricks and Takeaways for Anyone Struggling with an Eating Disorder
– Link between connection, support, and sustainable recovery
– Identification of unique challenges persons with eating disorders face in enhancing social support
– Practical ways to increase social support

Upcoming topics in this series:
July 8th – Session 2: Scaffolding Support 101: Tips, Tricks and Takeaways for Family & Friends Supporting a Loved One in Recovery
August 26th – Session 3: Scaffolding Support: Building a Life Worth Living

Brought to you in collaboration with Alsana.

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

The mission of The Eating Disorder Foundation is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support, and advocacy. Learn more about us at https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/

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What’s Your Why?

Jun 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

Creating your Recovery Vision. Recovery can be so demanding that often, it’s easy to forget why you’re doing it!

In this workshop, we will explore everything that motivates you to recover and get crystal clear on your recovery vision. Together, we will reconnect with our WHY to learn to be more inspired and connected to our recovery every day. We will go over specific tools you can use to stay motivated throughout recovery in this workshop, especially when things get difficult. Guest speaker Meg McCabe will guide the group through a life coaching activity that helps assess all areas of your life and ask yourself, what can I do today to create the life I want for myself?

About the speaker
Meg McCabe is a CCI Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Life Coach with lived eating disorder experience. Meg is the Founder of The Recovery Collective, a global online community that brings together individuals with eating disorders for education, motivation and friendship. Meg is the host of the Full and Thriving Podcast and creator of Lunch Warriors, a free virtual meal support group. Meg’s mission is to help those recovering from eating disorders live a life that’s present, connected and meaningful.
Meg graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2013. She was born and raised in Connecticut and moved to Colorado in 2018. She enjoys dancing, camping, skiing and swimming. She has a half chihuahua/jack russell terrier named Jules.

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

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Jul

8

Thu

Scaffolding Support: Tips & Tricks for Family & Friends Supporting a Loved One in Recovery

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Jul 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Looking for ways to more effectively support your loved one? Join us to discuss connection, support and sustainable recovery.

As the world opens back up, Summer 2021 is all about new beginnings. Join us for our Summer Support Series as we focus on ways to increase social support in your recovery journey, ways families & friends can more effectively support their loved ones who are struggling and how to build a life outside the eating disorder.

Session 2: Scaffolding Support 101: Tips, Tricks and Takeaways for Family & Friends Supporting a Loved One in Recovery

Link between supportive involvement in the recovery journey and sustained recovery
Validation as a means of support
Getting to know your blocks

Upcoming topic in this series: August 26th – Session 3: Scaffolding Support: Building a Life Worth Living

Brought to you in collaboration with Alsana.

For reminders about these events and others, sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of our home page https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/

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

The mission of The Eating Disorder Foundation is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support, and advocacy. Learn more about us at https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/

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Jul

15

Thu

The Beauty of Eating Disorder Recovery in Midlife

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Jul 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Eating Disorders can impact persons at any stage of the life cycle, and it is never too late to find recovery, even if you are in midlife and beyond. Please join us for an engaging and inspiring discussion between Bonnie Brennan, LPC, CEDS-S, CAI, and Kelli Evans, a recovery advocate, who in midlife began her own journey towards well being from an eating disorder.

Kelli will speak from her lived experience in recovery, and Bonnie will support the discussion from the perspective of a professional in the field of eating disorders for over 20 years. The speakers will offer hope that recovery truly is possible, with thoughtful discussion on pertinent issues that arise in recovery, especially those issues in mid-life recovery.

Topics will include questions from EDF’s 30+ and 50+ support groups, learning how not to live out of shame and fear, how to thrive with connection, finding and using one’s voice, parenting and caring for others through recovery and realizing the power of choice. We invite you into an evening of recognizing the joy, freedom and peace that can be found living in recovery from an eating disorder.

This event will be recorded.

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Garden Volunteer Day

Jul 17 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Spend some time with us in the garden!

11:30am-1pm

Saturday, July 17th

The garden is overflowing with abundance, and we need help harvesting and tidying the garden! Come enjoy the many benefits of gardening and help EDF weed, plant, and harvest from our garden.

All are welcome – group members, volunteers, parents and friends, mental health professionals, and garden enthusiasts! No garden experience necessary.

*Weather note* – forecasts are predicting a beautiful warm day! Please dress appropriately in layers, wear sunscreen, and bring a water bottle.

Please practice social distancing and remain home if you are feeling unwell.

Learn more about our garden

Sign up here if you would like to hear about future garden events

Want to spend time in our garden but can’t come next Saturday?

We always need help in the garden! Please contact us about volunteering on another day. You can go home with plenty of the yummy produce you helped to grow!

Come do yoga in the grass, eat a meal at our outdoor table, or get some fresh air in our garden anytime during Drop-In Hours: