For many, the holiday season may inspire the joy of quality time with loved ones and gratitude for a new year. But for those navigating eating disorder recovery, difficult emotions may arise. During this one-hour presentation, Equip’s mentorship leaders will provide practical tips and tools for having a happier holiday season by participating in a recovery-supportive way.
JD Ouellette is the Director of Mentorship at Equip. She is an educator turned Family Mentor whose youngest child developed anorexia in 2012; they received cutting edge, evidence-based treatment at UC San Diego, igniting JD’s passion to ensure all families have access to evidence-based care. JD is active in online family support communities, writing, and speaking at conferences. She is also a past board member for FEAST.
Maris Degener is the Peer Mentorship Manager at Equip, where she currently oversees all Peer Mentors. After recovering from anorexia as a teenager, Maris became passionate about harnessing her lived experience to support others suffering from eating disorders. Maris shared her story in the documentary I Am Maris, available on Netflix, to spread the message that full recovery is possible and destigmatize talking openly about mental health challenges. Maris studied psychology at UC Santa Cruz.
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This group has been temporarily moved to a virtual format. Learn more
Wednesdays, 9:00 – 10:00am (MT) starting August 18th
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 may be especially beneficial for those joining us from European time zones.
Denver, Colorado in UTC-6 MTC – 9:00-10:00AM
London, Algiers & others in UTC+1 BST – 4:00-5:00PM
Madrid, Cairo & others in UTC+2 CET – 5:00-6:00PM
Israel, Riydah & others in UTC+3 EEST – 6:00-7:00PM
Dubai & others in UTC+4 GST – 7:00-8:00PM
This group is virtual. Please register using the form here.
Are you an eating disorder professional who is also navigating your own recovery journey?
Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 MT
Hosted by EDF Staff
To sign up, please email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org with interest in the professional group.
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.
Are you a caregiver that is looking for skills and seeking support to help navigate your loved one’s eating disorder recovery and build more connection?
You are not alone. Join other caregivers to share experiences and learn new strategies. This free group will address how to manage distress during and after mealtimes, what to say when your loved one says “I’m fat,” how to set firm limits while remaining empathic and, how to build a practice of self-compassion.
Wednesdays from 1-2pm MT on Zoom
This group is virtual. Learn more and sign up here
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
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
Every Thursday.
12:30-1:30 PM MST
Learn more here.
This group is virtual until further notice. Please register using the form here.