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.
This group is virtual.
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
Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image. Must be 50 or older to participate.
Every Tuesday
4:00-5:00 PM MT
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.
This group is virtual
Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image. Must be 18 or older to participate. Every Wednesday. 12:30-1:30 PM MST Learn more here.
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 takes place virtually. Learn more
This support group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender non-conforming individuals to discuss struggles with disordered eating, body image, and identity.
This group is virtual. Learn more
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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