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Share your story and hear from other members of the community to help spread awareness, connection and hope. Whether it is your personal journey, your support of a loved one, about body image & beauty standards or food justice – we would love to know you.

Speech, spoken word, songs, poems, readings, etc.

Wednesday, August 28 in the EDF Garden

With Food Truck!

Suggested Donation: $5

Please RSVP
info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org
Walk-ins are welcome too!

Spread awareness, get connected, share YOUR story:

— Your journey
— Supporting a loved one
— Body image and beauty standards
— Working in the community
— Food justice
— Marginalized communities
— and More!

We are accepting submissions from all communities, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, and/or disability and will strive to represent a diverse population to show eating disorders can affect anyone. Individuals with struggles, family members, clinicians and friends. All are welcome to the mic.

Deadline for two- to four-minute submissions: August 1

https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/upcoming-events/speak-your-truth/

Hosted by The Eating Disorder Foundation, in collaboration with The Eating Recovery Center (ERC), EDCare, Gaudiani Clinic, iaedp Foundation and Project Heal.

Join Kate Daigle, LPC, CEDS as she celebrates the launch of her book,  The Clinical Guide to Fertility, Motherhood and Eating Disorders: From Shame to Self-Acceptance” in an intimate garden setting at the Eating Disorder Foundation.

RSVP today for Kate’s talk and book signing, where she will discuss findings in her research on fertility and eating disorders and present case studies from this specific population. She will also answer questions and you are invited to send any that you would like her to answer in advance to info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org. Light appetizers and beverages will be provided, and Kate will have books available for sale and signing.

Date:  October 3, 2019 The Event: 6:00 – 6:30 – Socializing 6:30 – 7:00 PM – Talk by Kate Daigle 7:00 – 8:00 – Book Signing and Refreshments Location: The Eating Disorder Foundation 1901 E 20th Ave. Denver, CO 80205 RSVP Required:  Email us at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org or Call us at (303) 322-3373.

There is insufficient research on the intersection of eating disorders with fertility and pregnancy issues, yet research has shown that 20.7% of patients struggling with infertility have had an eating disorder. Psychotherapy with this population can reveal shame rooted in unexpected difficulties in conception, pregnancy or early motherhood. The lack of open discussion around these topics increases internalized judgment and self-criticism. This book focuses on issues arising from challenges conceiving, sustaining a healthy pregnancy, and mother-child bonding in women who have had or currently have an eating disorder. Discussion examines research linking the presence of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder to fertility issues and experiential exercises exploring how to process this with clients will be outlined. The author shares some personal experiences from her own life and case studies to highlight the depth of these struggles. This book is the only comprehensive guide to addressing, working with, and healing from emotional struggles related to fertility and eating disorders.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ALERT!

Colorado’s largest day of giving takes place on Tuesday, December 10th. On this day, thousands of people come together to support Colorado nonprofits like ours.

Have you been looking for a chance to volunteer? You can help us raise funds by creating your very own fundraising page! By creating a personalized fundraising page, you can enlist all of the people you’re connected with to support our cause. We’re getting together on November 9th at 9am to hang out and make our fundraising pages together!

Can’t make it? We’d love it if you made a fundraising page anyway. Just make sure to submit your page by December 5th.

Read more about fundraising pages at https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=content&action=fundraising

EDF’S 12TH ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Light a Candle to Remember, to Honor and to Ignite the Flame of Hope

The eating disorder community invites you to honor the memories of those taken by this devastating illness, the lives of those who continue to struggle, and the resilience of those who have recovered.

Wednesday, November 13th
5:30pm in the EDF Garden

Open House with light refreshments

1901 E. 20th Ave., Denver, CO 80205

Questions? Call 303-322-3373 or email
info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

Each year we like to do something special for those in treatment over the holiday season. This year we will be making cards with words of love, hope and encouragement. Drop in Saturday, December 14th anytime between 9:30 AM – 1 PM.