Setback to Comeback: Mike Marjama’s Recovery Journey/Exercise in Recovery

Lady doing compulsive exercise Mike Marjama is an MLB athlete, who has used his platform to transform into a passionate advocate for health and wellness. Mike’s challenges with mental health and eating disorders have shaped his new journey as a public speaker, advocate, and activist. Mike is the first male professional athlete to speak out about eating disorders and [...]
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National Eating Disorders Association — Seattle, WA NEDA Walk

NEDA Logo May 18: National Eating Disorders Association — Seattle, WA NEDA Walk. Details: Join a team of NEDA Warriors who are breaking barriers across the country by raising awareness and vital funds to support the fight against eating disorders. Together, we’ll fight stigma to send the message that eating disorders are dangerous illnesses, not lifestyle choices. NEDA Walks [...]
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Dancing with ED: Recovery, Restoration, and Release

lady doing Movement therapy in Movement Group for binge eating disorder Amy Waddle is a former pre-professional classical ballet dancer and eating disorder survivor. Her lifelong battle with bipolar two disorder and triumph over suicide inspired her advocacy work. She is an award-winning eating disorder recovery advocate, and speaker, member of the Suicide Prevention Council of San Luis Obispo, certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer, [...]
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Weekly Hope: Considerations of Inpatient Eating Disorder Care in the Orthodox Jewish Community

Jewish Men at Wailing Wall Heather Gilliam, Psy.D., completed her bachelor’s degree with a specialization in counseling and psychology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. She completed her master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology at Regent University. Dr. Gilliam is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Oklahoma Psychological Association. Claire Gish, MS, RD/LD, CEDRD, has been a [...]
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Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association — Networking with a Purpose: Featuring Center for Discovery

May 10: Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association — Networking with a Purpose: Featuring Center for Discovery – Speaker & Topic TBD. Details: “Networking with a Purpose” is a FREE professional networking and training event often hosted by one of our partner treatment centers. Premier eating disorder professionals present on a variety of subjects related to eating disorders [...]
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