I Developed an Eating Disorder When I Was A Teen: Tending To Our Inner Teen
Hosted by: Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (they/them) & Gloria Lucas (she/her)
Dedicated to adults who felt like outsiders and ugly ducklings during their formative years.
October 20th, 2023
Rescheduled Dec 13th
4:30 pm PST/ 7:30 pm EST
Online Webinar
Let's express gratitude to our younger selves for their resilience and determination to survive through whatever means necessary.
The initial onset of eating disorders (EDs) was highly concentrated during adolescence and young adulthood, with the highest estimated mean annual prevalence occurring at approximately age 21 years across all genders
Join us for a profound and intimate online gathering: "Tending To Our Inner Teen - Navigating Eating Disorders from Our Youth." The featured speakers confronted eating disorders during their teenage years, has channeled their personal journey into raising awareness about eating disorders in marginalized communities.
This workshop is a tribute to our resilience and an exploration of self-compassion. It offers a sanctuary where we can honor and safeguard the younger versions of ourselves.
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Join us online
A recording will be made available, but please keep in mind that not all activities may be included in the recording. We highly recommend attending live for the best experience.
Sign language interpretation is available. Please email 3 days before event starts at npppride@gmail.com
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Empathy and Shared Experience:
Gloria and Wednesdae, having walked similar paths, understand the unique struggles faced by those who developed eating disorders during adolescence. They share their personal stories to foster empathy and connection.
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Healing Through Self-Reflection:
Engage in guided self-reflection exercises designed to help you explore the emotional landscape of your inner teen. Embrace your past with compassion and understanding.
Peer Support and Connection:
Connect with a supportive community of individuals who share similar experiences. Share stories, insights, and coping strategies in a nurturing environment that encourages healing and growth.
Mindfulness and Self-Care:
Learn techniques to support your journey of healing and self-acceptance. Cultivate resilience and emotional well-being.
Reshaping Your Narrative:
Explore ways to reshape your relationship with your inner teen. Replace self-judgment with self-compassion and rewrite the narrative of your teenage years.
Crafting a Letter to Your Inner Teen:
Write a heartfelt letter to your younger self, offering love, understanding, and guidance. This powerful exercise can be a significant step in the process.
Speakers
Art therapist and educator who focuses their work on eating disorders, body image, body liberation, fat activism, treatment equity access and gender affirming care.
Founder of Nalgona Positivity Pride and eating disorder awareness educator that focuses on historical trauma, harm reduction, and indigenous knowledge.
Gloria Lucas
She/Her
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Sliding Scale: $25-$50
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