Every Thursday.
12:30-1:30 PM MST
Nurturing Nutritional Recovery at Home
How Family Language and Behavior Shapes Adolescent Eating Disorder Recovery
Presenter: Denise Skinner, RDN, LD Adolescent Registered Dietitian, EDCare Kansas City
Session Summary:
This presentation, grounded in a nutritional perspective, examines how to cultivate a home environment that supports adolescents and families in eating disorder recovery. It highlights the impact of family language and behaviors surrounding food, movement, body image, and comparisons on the recovery journey. Participants will learn actionable strategies to promote supportive communication, establish healthy boundaries, and uphold values that align with recovery goals. The presentation will also address common challenges, providing approaches to foster trust, consistency, and resilience within the family system.
When: Thursday, June 5th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Who: Everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
About the Presenter
Denise Skinner earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at Kansas State University in 2018. She then completed her dietetic internship in 2019 and a Master of Science in Dietetics & Nutrition in 2020 from the University of Kansas Medical Center. She has experience working with people of all ages and in all seasons of life. Denise wholeheartedly believes that good health exists at every size and loves to challenge the social construct that weight is the primary indicator of an individual’s health, success, and value.
Can’t make it? A recording of this workshop will be posted on our YouTube channel.
Brought to you in collaboration with our sponsor, EDCare
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer Continuing Education Credits for our workshops.
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Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image. Must be 18 or older to participate.
Every Friday
12:30-1:30 PM MST
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.
Second Sunday of every month at 9AM MT
Are you an individual over 18 seeking both substance use recovery and eating disorder recovery? Are you seeking connections and skills? You are not alone. Join us once a month to share experiences, learn new strategies, and explore and discuss different topics and themes. No diagnosis is required.
These discussions are virtual. Learn more here
This free virtual 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.
Mondays
12:30PM-1:30PM
Free virtual support group for friends and family of people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image. Must be 18 or older to participate.
Learn more here.
Second Monday of every month at 4PM MT
Are you a romantic partner of an individual experiencing disordered eating or an eating disorder? Are you seeking connection with others who are in a similar situation, as well as skills in supporting yourself and your partner?
No diagnosis for your partner is required. Participants must be 18 or older.
These discussions are virtual. Learn more here
Second Monday of every month at 6PM MT
Are you a male-identifying individual over 18 experiencing frequent thoughts about your body composition or physique, nutritional intake, presentation of masculinity, and more? Is stigma or lack of community for men experiencing mental health struggles a barrier to your recovery? You are not alone. Join us once a month to share experiences and explore and discuss different topics and themes. No diagnosis is required.
These discussions are virtual. Learn more here
This group is virtual.