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May
6
Mon
No Diet Day
May 6 all-day

The NEDA Network, a collaboration between NEDA and other like-minded eating disorders organizations, is working to promote No Diet Day, taking place on May 6, 2019.  Network organizations are supporting No Diet Day to encourage the rejection of diet culture and the elimination of shame associated with society’s standards of beauty and respect for all body shapes and sizes.

EDF will be participating in a Twitter Chat at 12pm MST.

 

Jun
15
Sat
Denver PrideFest
Jun 15 – Jun 16 all-day

Join us at Denver PrideFest

Civic Center Park – Denver
June 15-16th
EDF will have a resource table at PrideFest – please visit us to get resources or participate in a fun advocacy art project!
You can find us on the southeast side of the festival, between the main stage and the Denver Public Library building.
Visit the PrideFest Event Page to learn more.
Aug
28
Wed
Speak Your Truth Open Mic Night
Aug 28 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

Oct
3
Thu
Book Signing – The Clinical Guide to Fertility, Motherhood and Eating Disorders: From Shame to Self-Acceptance
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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: 
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.
Nov
9
Sat
Fundraising Page Get-Together
Nov 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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

Nov
13
Wed
12th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Nov 13 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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

Dec
14
Sat
Holiday Card Making Party
Dec 14 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

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.

 

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Feb
23
Sun
Westfax Chili Cook Off and Fundraiser
Feb 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Help raise awareness, all while enjoying some great chili from your local community. Westfax Brewing will be hosting a Chili Cook Off to raise awareness for “National Eating Disorder Month”. $12 gets you to participate in the chili tasting (tasting up to 10 different chilis), your first beer, and the ability to vote for your favorite chili for a chance for them to win “Peoples Choice”.

$6 from every ticket sold will be donated directly to “The Eating Disorder Foundation”.

Starting at 1PM ticket sales will begin as well as the Chili Tasting and will run until 4 or until the chili is gone. At 3:30PM we will announce the winner of the Chili Cook Off so make sure you vote for your favorite Chili by 3PM!

Serving sizes will be served in 2 oz servings totaling up to at least 20 oz of chili for you to consume plus your first beer included!

We are still looking for Chili Cook Off Participants and will only be taking a very limited number. If you are interested in joining as a cook please email justin@westfaxbrewingcompany.com with your inquiry or simply stop by the taproom and see your bartender for details. All cooks must pay a $5 reservation fee, but it will get you your first beer, happy hour pricing the day of event, ability to participate in the tasting, and the opportunity to win “Peoples Choice” where you’ll receive a gift card and merch to Westfax Brewing.

Feb
24
Mon
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Feb 24 – Mar 1 all-day

“Come As You Are”

as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 24 – March 1, 2020

We encourage our community to embrace this year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week theme, “Come as You Are: Hindsight is 20/20,” by reflecting on the positive steps they’ve taken — including those stemming from setbacks or challenges — toward accepting themselves and others.

EDF and other local organizations are hosting a few events during NEDAWeek. Check them out!

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Feb
25
Tue
Authentic Conversations: Approaching Identity from Different Perspectives
Feb 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Authentic Conversations: Approaching Identity from Different Perspectives

as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Tuesday, February 25th from 9AM – 11AM

at The Eating Disorder Foundation

1901 E 20th Ave, Denver, CO 80205

Speakers will represent perspectives from therapy, dietetic, and medical fields:
Lisa Constantino, MA, LPC; Lanie Sumlin, RD; Aimee Becker and Abby Brockman, RN

 

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All Are Invited

Please RSVP

info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

Walk-ins are welcome!