Money and Milkshakes: The Intersection Between Finances and Eating Disorders
Friday, February 15th 9:00-11:00AM
What do money and milkshakes have in common? They both can give you a brain freeze!
Join Wendy Wright, LMFT, CEDS, CIEC for this important discussion of:
— how money and food fears can have similar foundations (spoiler alert: shame is involved!)
— how people may subsitute symptoms between food and money processes and patterns
— tips on how to talk about money and costs of treatment, to yourself and to others
— how clarity and support are tools for peace and recovery -for both eating disorders and money “disorders”
Plus time for your questions.
Space is limited!
RSVP to info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org or 303.322.3373\
Wendy Wright, LMFT, CEDS, CIEC is a psychotherapist and consultant based in Denver, CO. She has over 15 years experience in counseling those with eating disorders and their loved ones.
She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), CEDS Supervisor, and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor (CIEC). She can help you decode the underlying meanings and functions of eating disorder thoughts. Wendy also offers financial counseling and helps you name the blocks that get in the way of your best financial life.
When she is not helping others find freedom in their relationships with food and finances, she is likely on her yoga mat, the ski slope, or a hiking trail. You can find her at wendywrightcounseling.com, for in office and virtual sessions and groups.
This support group is ideal for individuals 30 years and older that are struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns.
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.
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.
This group has been temporarily moved to a virtual format. Learn more
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
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
This support group is ideal for individuals 30 years and older that are struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns.
This support group is ideal for individuals who are in stable recovery, but desire a forum to discuss how the very temperament and intricate personality traits that aligned with their eating disorders sometimes continue to create new challenges in life. Individuals who wish to sign up must contact us at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org
Yoga is a compassionate and self-loving practice known to reduce eating disorder symptoms and increase body awareness in a non-competitive and non-judgmental environment. Join us with two wonderful instructors from our community for a gentle class and time for connection.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 23rd
Time: 12:00-2:00PM
Location: 255 Clayton St. #301 Denver 80206
Space is limited!
RSVP to info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org or 303.322.337
About the Facilitators:
Megan Foster
Megan Foster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with a passion for supporting others in their healing from eating disorders. Megan began practicing yoga with her mom as a kid, and later found the practice again as a way to heal her relationship to her body in her early 20’s. Her background in social work and emotional healing informs the way that she teaches yoga, aiming to create a safe, healing experience for the body, mind, and soul, and helps all people to feel what their body needs in the moment.
Brogan Rossi
Brogan started her yoga journey while living abroad in New Zealand with her husband in 2013. She worked at a yoga studio and quickly fell in love with the community the practice brought with it. Since then, Brogan has received both her Yoga Sculpt license and 200-hour RYT license from Core Power Yoga. Yoga has transformed her life by reducing stress, creating a safe and welcoming community, and increasing her overall devotion to self-care and wellbeing.