Calendar

Feb
13
Thu
Coffee and Conversation: a Personal Story and the Clinical Perspective
Feb 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Mindy is in recovery from anorexia and bulimia. You are invited to come and hear Mindy share her journey of struggling with an eating disorder and how she began to recover. Mindy is joined in this conversation by Dr. Pryor, the Executive Clinical Director and Director of Clinical Research at EDCare in Denver, CO. Through Mindy’s story, Dr. Pryor will provide a clinical perspective and explain patterns that arise in clients with eating disorders.

When: Thursday, February 13th
Time: 6-7:30 PM
Where: 1901 E 20th Ave, Denver CO 80205
Who: All are welcome!
Please RSVP at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org or call us at 303-322-3373

Feb
20
Thu
Binge Eating Disorder Workshop Series – Body Image
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Topic: Body Image

When: Thursday, February 20

Time: 6-7:30 PM

Where: 1901 E 20th Ave, Denver CO 80205

Who: For individuals 18+ struggling with Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

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.

Jamie Magdic, RD, LDN, is the founder of Side By Side Nutrition, a group of fiercely passionate HAES, weight-inclusive, registered dietitians, in Arvada, Colorado. Jamie is passionate about providing accessible, expert, quality care to help people fully recover from disordered eating and to learn body trust and acceptance.

Specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image for adults and adolescents, Jamie envisions an inclusive, safe space where people struggling with food and body can permit themselves to open their life to more. By guiding them through their thoughts without judgment and encouraging them to find freedom and flexibility, Jamie helps clients stay open to the possibilities they deserve. She believes in a weight-inclusive approach that focuses on behaviors, not weight or numbers, as the key to lasting health. She helps her clients dismantle the food and body shame, identify triggers leading to self-doubt and relearn how to have a trusting relationship with food and body.

“We’re here to help clients discover their value & worth beyond food, body, and the scale, so they can find health and wellness from a place of intuition versus external validation. By uncovering the food fears and body obsession that hold people back, our clients learn to find strength from their vulnerabilities and change their perspective of “fear & shame” to love and acceptance.”

 

 

RSVP at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org or call us at 303-322-3373

Mar
14
Sat
Staff Out of Office
Mar 14 2020 – May 28 2021 all-day
Until further notice, EDF will participate in the safety precautions directed by the World Health Organization (WHO) by moving all drop-in hours and support groups to a virtual setting.

Learn how to join the virtual support groups here

Staff will not be in the office. We will still be available during our normal hours by phone and email.

info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

303-322-3373.

Apr
9
Thu
Virtual Workshop: Rearranging Recovery
Apr 9 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Workshop: Thursday, April 9th from 5:30-6:30

Rearranging Recovery: Shifting from Fear to Love with Natalie Nowak, RD

Coffee and Conversation Webinar Edition
 
How do you follow a meal plan when the world around you is anything but stable? How do you practice self-compassion during this time?
 
Join us this week for our special webinar with Natalie Nowak, RDN as she walks us through how we can find ways to navigate and prioritize our recovery by shifting from fear to love.
 
All are welcome to join this webinar Please RSVP at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org or call us at 303-322-3373
 
 
Natalie Nowak is a private practice registered dietitian in Denver, CO. She loves supporting folx struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. Natalie practices from the Health at Every Size framework, is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and is passionate about supporting her clients throughout their body trust journey. When Natalie is not relishing in the joys of breaking down diet culture, she enjoys cooking, hiking, running, yoga, plants, and friendship circles. Contact Natalie via her website at www.benevolentbodies.com for more information!
Apr
22
Wed
Webinar – The Silent Epidemic of Eating Disorders in the Workplace
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

Apr
23
Thu
Virtual Binge Eating Disorder Workshop
Apr 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

May
21
Thu
Binge Eating Disorder Workshop: Mending Fences
May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Jun
11
Thu
Ask the Doc: a Medical Perspective of Eating Disorders
Jun 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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

Jun
30
Tue
Coffee and Conversation: Pride Month
Jun 30 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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

Jul
4
Sat
EDF Closed
Jul 4 all-day

The Eating Disorder Foundation will be closed for Independence Day.