In-Person Garden Circle for Individuals 18+ Struggling with an Eating Disorder
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.
2nd and 4th Saturdays
10:00 – 11:00am
June – August
This group meets outdoors. Please come prepared.
Please register using the form here.
Begins January 13, 2024. Free in-person support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image. Must be 18 or older to participate. Second and Fourth Saturday of every month. 10:00-11:00 AM MT. This group takes place at 1931 S York Street, Denver CO. You do not need to be a DU student to participate. Learn more here.
We know you because we’ve been you
Are you seeking support from someone who understands what you are going through? Through EDF’s mentorship program, we will match you with a mentor who has walked the path and understands the complexity of the recovery journey. This 10-week program will provide one-on-one support during weekly connections. We strongly believe in the power of connection, meaningful conversations, and creating a community of like-minded individuals – factors we attribute to living a life in/towards recovery. We welcome individuals 16+ from all states in the US. Pairs may meet virtually or in person.
We at EDF are absolutely blown away by the massive interest in our blossoming mentorship program. We have received an unprecedented number of applications from members of the community who want to pursue recovery with us.
Please note that this program has a limited number of available mentors, so there is no guarantee you will be paired. Mentee applicants not accepted this round may re-apply next quarter. You must be at least 16 years of age and a resident of the United States to apply.
How do I apply?
Submit your application by December 12th
Please take a minute to read three important points before submitting your application:
1. Mentee applications will be available from today through Tuesday, December 12th. Please take your time to fill out your application. The more details you give us, the better we get to know you! Please refrain from providing one line answers.
2. Due to the high demand for this program, applications will only be accepted between today and December 12th. If you submit your application after these dates, it will not be reviewed.
3. This program has a limited number of available mentors, so there is no guarantee that you will be paired. Mentee applicants not accepted this round may be encouraged to re-apply next quarter.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Select the form below and return via email by December 12th to EDF Staff: cengels@eatingdisorderfoundation.org
- If your application is not approved for this quarter, an EDF staff member will contact you to discuss how we can continue to support your journey.
- If your application is approved to the next step. You will receive an email to set up an application review so we can get to know you better.
To learn more about this program, contact us at cengels@eatingdisorderfoundation.org.
For help finding professional support, or if you are in need of some extra resources, please feel free to call us at 303.322.3373 or email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org.
Want to become a mentor instead? Read more here.
In-Person Garden Circle for Individuals 18+ Struggling with an Eating Disorder
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.
2nd and 4th Saturdays
10:00 – 11:00am
June – August
This group meets outdoors. Please come prepared.
Please register using the form here.
This mobility series is designed to be a supportive way to tune in to your body and ease back into consistent movement. June 29th-Aug 3rd
This is a 6 week series – every Saturday at 9am MT for 6 weeks. Tickets are for the full series.
SERIES TAKEAWAYS:
- A better knowledge of mobility, stretch tools and techniques.
- A better connection with sensations in your body.
- A way to practice listening to your body and responding to it.
- A better sense of where your body is at the moment.
SERIES SCHEDULE:
Week 1 – 6/29/24: Root & Breathe
This session will focus on connecting to the ground, foundation movements and moving with our breath.
Week 2 – 7/6/24: Connect & Reflect
This session will focus on tuning in with our body and how it feels before, during and after gentle movement and breath.
Week 3 – 7/13/24: Move & Groove
This session will focus on moving through our joint’s and their range of motion and exploring how gravity can help us stretch.
Week 4 – 7/20/24: Rock & Roll
This session will focus how to use the room and myofascial release to explore stretching and it’s sensations.
Week 5 – 7/27/24: Contract & Release
This session will use the science of reciprocal inhibition to increase our mobility, but also how to use your body to support your body.
Week 6 – 8/3/24: Ebb & Flow
This session will use all of the tools and techniques to meet our body where it is today and how to support it in the moment.
About the Facilitator:
Abigail Ladd is a health coach, fitness trainer, yoga teacher, and fat lady! She have been working in fitness spaces most of my life, but her relationship with food & movement wasn’t always a healthy one. Shestruggled with an eating disorder for most of her life and sadly that created a disordered relationship with fitness.
In recovery, she not only had to heal her relationship with food, but I also had to rediscover a healthy relationship with movement, which is no easy task in our fitness culture of “no pain, no gain.” It was a slow and intentional process. It involved a lot of self-compassion, permission, and an anti-diet & Health at Every Size approach.
It is now her life’s mission to help others make sustainable changes to their life while healing their relationship with food and movement. She is committed to reducing barriers to access and making health & fitness spaces more inclusive, welcoming, and completely shame-free!