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Those of you on a journey of recovery from an eating disorder at age 50 and beyond are courageous survivors. You have resiliency, inner knowing and a variety of life experiences that have brought you to a unique and powerful stage of discovery and well-being. By coming together with intention for healing and relating with those who share a path with you, you will find validation and community with a circle of survivors who support your successes and struggles.
We invite you to take this opportunity as a gift for yourself, to share with others your experiences in career, caregiving, relationships, and identity combined with the challenges of navigating your course with an eating disorder.
Inspired by our 50+ Support Group and facilitated by Bonnie Brennan, LPC, CEDS-S, CAI, this 2-day retreat honors the wisdom, strength, and experiences of individuals 50+ in recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image concerns. We invite you to join this in-person retreat, where we will share, experience, and reflect deeper into life in recovery over 50. This June, we will provide loving group discussion, experientials, compassionate tools, the joy of togetherness, and nourishment in the beautiful setting at A Place of Our Own in Denver, Colorado. Space will be limited to keep the retreat intimate.
June 16th & 17th
9am-4pm each day
In-person (local and out-of-state participants welcome)
Cost: $650
A limited number of scholarship spots will be available.
This retreat is primarily funded thanks to funding from the NextFifty Initiative.
Also Sponsored by EDCare
EDF staff will be out of the office, attending the 2023 Weight Stigma Conference. Please feel free to contact us via e-mail during these hours or to attend drop-in hours at another time.
Project HEAL, The Eating Disorder Foundation, and Eating Recovery Center invite you to join us on Wednesday, June 28th in Denver, Colorado for a Pride Picnic in the Garden – a night celebrating queer joy, recovery, and community. Dance and sing along to Drag performances and continue the conversation on the life saving impact of queer and gender-affirming eating disorder treatment. Join us in The Garden at 5:30pm for social connection and beverages. A food truck option will be available for individual purchase!
This event is Bring Your Own Blanket/Chair and will take place in an outdoor setting. The Eating Disorder Foundation has a limited number of chairs to accommodate those who need them. Weather may vary, so wear layers and sunscreen! This celebration should be accessible to most levels of ability. For accessibility questions, please contact The Eating Disorder Foundation at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org
Date: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
Time: 5:30-8pm
Who: Everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: The Eating Disorder Foundation Garden: 1901 E 20th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Food & Beverages: Non-alcoholic drinks will be available at no-cost. Food will be available for purchase from Chuey FU’s Latin-Asian Grub from 5:30-7:30pm.
What to Expect:
5:30pm: Social time + Food (for purchase) & Drinks (provided)
6:15pm: Droppin’ it for Drag: A Drag Show
6:50pm: Food & Networking Intermission
7:20pm: Real Talk on Queer & Gender-Affirming Care in Eating Disorder Treatment: A Lived Experience Panel
For questions about this event, contact us at serena@theprojectheal.org
About Eating Disorder Foundation
The mission of The Eating Disorder Foundation is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through free education, support, and advocacy. Learn more about us at https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/
More about EDF’s Therapeutic Garden
Want to spend time in our garden but can’t come to this event? 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!
About Eating Recovery Center
Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center’s mission is to take the very best care of patients, families, providers, and our teammates as we deliver the highest quality treatment for patients with eating disorders and mood disorders. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center offers the full spectrum of treatment services for adults, adolescents, and children of all genders, including Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient programs.
About Project HEAL
Project HEAL is a national, direct-service eating disorder non-profit in the United States specifically focused on creating equitable access to eating disorder treatment and healing. Through its four life-saving programs, it allocates low and no-cost treatment placements, free insurance navigation support, free clinical assessments, and cash assistance grants to the 80-90% of people who cannot access the care they need due to insurmountable financial and insurance barriers, in addition to pervasive systemic oppression and bias. Learn more at www.theprojectheal.org
The Eating Disorder Foundation will be closed for Independence Day.
Light a Candle to Remember, to Honor and to Ignite the Flame of Hope
Please join us to honor the memories of those taken by this devastating illness, the lives of those who continue to struggle, and those who have found their way to recovery.
Wednesday, September 13th at 6pm in the EDF Garden
Open House with light refreshments
1901 E. 20th Ave. Denver, CO 80205
RSVPs are appreciated, not required – vigil2023.eventbrite.com
If you can’t make it, we are happy to light a candle to honor your loved one on your behalf. You can click “register” and write a personal message to be displayed next to a candle at the event.
EDF’s office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. In-person drop-in hours will be cancelled, and staff may not be available by phone or e-mail. Please join us for virtual support groups! View our calendar to see our modified support group schedule.
We know you because we’ve been you
Are you seeking support from someone who understands what you are going through? Through EDF’s mentorship program, we will match you with a mentor who has walked the path and understands the complexity of the recovery journey. This 10-week program will provide one-on-one support during weekly connections. We strongly believe in the power of connection, meaningful conversations, and creating a community of like-minded individuals – factors we attribute to living a life in/towards recovery. We welcome individuals 16+ from all states in the US. Pairs may meet virtually or in person.
We at EDF are absolutely blown away by the massive interest in our blossoming mentorship program. We have received an unprecedented number of applications from members of the community who want to pursue recovery with us.
Please note that this program has a limited number of available mentors, so there is no guarantee you will be paired. Mentee applicants not accepted this round may re-apply next quarter. You must be at least 16 years of age and a resident of the United States to apply.
How do I apply?
Submit your application by December 12th
Please take a minute to read three important points before submitting your application:
1. Mentee applications will be available from today through Tuesday, December 12th. Please take your time to fill out your application. The more details you give us, the better we get to know you! Please refrain from providing one line answers.
2. Due to the high demand for this program, applications will only be accepted between today and December 12th. If you submit your application after these dates, it will not be reviewed.
3. This program has a limited number of available mentors, so there is no guarantee that you will be paired. Mentee applicants not accepted this round may be encouraged to re-apply next quarter.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Select the form below and return via email by December 12th to EDF Staff: cengels@eatingdisorderfoundation.org
- If your application is not approved for this quarter, an EDF staff member will contact you to discuss how we can continue to support your journey.
- If your application is approved to the next step. You will receive an email to set up an application review so we can get to know you better.
To learn more about this program, contact us at cengels@eatingdisorderfoundation.org.
For help finding professional support, or if you are in need of some extra resources, please feel free to call us at 303.322.3373 or email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org.
Want to become a mentor instead? Read more here.
