Calendar

Oct
13
Tue
Virtual Support Group
Oct 13 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 18 or older to participate.

Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 PM MST

Learn more here.

Virtual Support Group
Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This support group is ideal for individuals at least 18 years old who are struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns.

This group has been temporarily moved to a virtual format. Learn more

Oct
14
Wed
Virtual Support Group
Oct 14 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 18 or older to participate. Every Wednesday. 12:30-1:30 PM MST Learn more here.

Virtual Support Group for Family & Friends
Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This support group is ideal for family members and friends of individuals struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder. Join this group of parents, partners, siblings, and friends, and talk with someone who knows what you’re going through.

This group has been temporarily moved to a virtual format. Learn more

LGBTQ+ Virtual Support Group
Oct 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

This support group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender non-conforming individuals to discuss struggles with disordered eating, body image, and identity.

This group is virtual. Learn more

Oct
15
Thu
30+ Virtual Support Group
Oct 15 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 30 or older to participate.

Every Thursday.

12:30-1:30 PM MST

Learn more here.

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.

Virtual Art Journaling Group
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Bring any art supplies and “Create Your Story” through art journaling. It is your art and your time to express yourself through art in any way you choose. Hang out, listen to music, and make art in a relaxed, fun environment with your fellow EDF members. Must be at least 18 years old to attend.

This group takes place virtually. Learn more

Oct
16
Fri
Virtual Support Group
Oct 16 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 18 or older to participate.

Every Friday

12:30-1:30 PM MST

Learn more here.

Virtual Adolescent Eating Disorder Support
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fridays, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Note: Group is every other week in June, July, and August. Weekly schedule will resume in September.

This group is for ages 13-17, addressing body image, self-worth, social media impact, self-care and more.

To register, a parent or guardian of the adolescent seeking support must contact us via phone or e-mail (303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org)