Generating Strength and Resilience: The Integration of Mental and Physical Training for Athletes with Eating Disorders
Brought to you in collaboration with The Eating Disorder Foundation an EDCare Athlete Edge
Speakers:
Allie Don Sing, MA, LPC – Mental Performance Coach
Allie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. In addition, Allie is in the process of acquiring her designation as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Allie earned her Master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver. During her time at DU, Allie worked within the athletics department as a graduate assistant. She also provided sport psychology services to elite athletes in both individual and group settings. Allie completed specialized LGBTQIA+ training from the University of Denver becoming part of the Queer and Ally Network on DU’s campus. Allie completed her undergraduate work at Auburn University majoring in Psychology with a Sport Coaching minor.
Allie has a background of working in both clinical and athletic settings. She has experience working in a private practice providing Sport Psychology and clinical mental health services to both individuals and teams. Allie understands healthy growth and development is optimized through a holistic approach that acknowledges, appreciates, and addresses mental health within athletics.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, traveling, and any events involving sports.
Brandon Kress, CSCS – Strength & Conditioning Coach
Brandon Kress has been working with EDCare since 2015 as their head strength and conditioning coach for patients in the Athlete Track Program. Brandon has been working with high-level athletes since 2010 and currently owns/operates multiple fitness and performance businesses in Colorado and nationally. He is excited to partner with EDCare to bring a dynamic approach to the care of athletes as they seek to improve themselves both mentally and physically.
Brandon is credentialed as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science as well as multiple certifications in the field of fitness and sports performance.
Brandon grew up in the quiet corner of northeast Connecticut, attended the University of Connecticut playing 2 years of college basketball at the Avery Point Campus before moving to the main campus to finish his degree. He moved to Colorado in 2014, enjoys traveling, serving on mission trips, spending time with his wife and sons, and exploring Colorado.
Last Wednesday of every month at 4PM MT
If you are 18+, identify as neurodivergent, and are seeking connection amongst the eating disorder community, please join us! No diagnosis is required or requested. We will meet on the last Wednesday of each month to explore and discuss different topics and themes regarding being neurodivergent and in recovery.
These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.
Last Friday of every month at 9AM MT
Join The Eating Disorder Foundation on the last Friday of each month for focused discussions on themes regarding balancing recovery while holding a professional identity. This monthly connection intends to provide a confidential and trusting fellowship amongst professionals in the caring professions including doctors, nurses, school counselors, therapists, nutritionists, social workers, coaches & others.
These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.
Last Friday of every month at 9AM MT
Join The Eating Disorder Foundation on the last Friday of each month for focused discussions on themes regarding balancing recovery while holding a professional identity. This monthly connection intends to provide a confidential and trusting fellowship amongst professionals in the caring professions including doctors, nurses, school counselors, therapists, nutritionists, social workers, coaches & others.
These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.
1st Monday of every month at 6PM MT
Join us each month to explore and discuss different topics and themes regarding eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns amongst the BIPOC+ community.
This space provides connection and support for individuals 18 and up who identify as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, Multiracial, or those who identify as being racially marginalized who are struggling or in recovery from disordered eating, an eating disorder, or body image concerns.
These discussions are virtual. Please register using the form here.