We offer a variety of clinical and therapeutic services to support individuals and loved ones through the various stages of their journeys. We provide education about eating disorders and their underlying causes to develop a compassionate community that promotes hopefulness and supports healing.
We understand the power and healing nature of hearing someone’s personal story of recovery. This VIRTUAL ONLY Hope & Inspiration event is open to all community members. Come hear Joan […]
Join us this month for our Hope & Inspiration event with Joan Barker on September 21st from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.
We hope to see you there!
Please note: We kindly request that everyone registers, whether you are attending virtually or in person.
Registration link in our bio under “MEDA Calendar” ❤️ https://www.medainc.org/event/hope-inspiration-9/
#hopeandinspiration #inspiration #recovery #yourstorymatters #hope
Sep 11
Join us this month for our Networking with a Purpose event with Monte Nido, “ARFID: Lessons Learned from Virtual Treatment” presented by Amanda Smith, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, CEDS.
Amanda will talk about the benefits and challenges of providing care for those struggling with ARFID in a virtual treatment setting. Participants will learn about strategies for modifying existing treatments to best meet the needs of their clients as well as interventions for supporting weight restoration and expansion of nutritional intake.
To register and learn more, visit the link in bio or head to https://www.medainc.org/event/networking-with-monte-nido/
Sep 10
Come join us for a book event on October 23rd, 6:30-8pm!
In this special event, Jamie will give a short talk about the importance of recognizing spiritual abuse and religious trauma in modern America. She will personally read passages from the book, lead us in an expressive arts practice, and of course be open to audience Q & A and discussion.
Jamie will also have signed copies of the book available for purchase. Light bites and beverages will be available.
Register here: https://www.medainc.org/event/book-event-you-lied-to-me-about-god/
Sep 8
We’re so excited to welcome Shelby Russom, MA (she/her) to the MEDA team!
Shelby’s approach to eating disorder support is collaborative and compassion-focused. She strives to foster an inclusive, affirming space where individuals of all backgrounds can work to build a deeper connection and trust with themselves.
Welcome Shelby!
Sep 7
Our bodies are not meant to be controlled at all times.
Bodies fluctuate and change throughout our lifetimes, and learning to accept these changes can help us develop a positive relationship with ourselves.
#bodyacceptance #selflove #edrecovery
Aug 24
Back to school season might be challenging if you have an ED or are working on recovery. However, there are some steps you can take to make it less stressful.
Remember that you are not alone, and it’s okay to need support from others during transition periods.
Aug 22
Our new group therapy cycle starts the week of September 9th! We’ll be offering our Getting Unstuck, EmbodiED, and Body Image groups.
Days and times are TBD based on group availability. If you’re looking for support, this is a great opportunity to find community and get the help you need.
#edrecoverycommunity #edrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverycommunity
Aug 21
Despite what diet culture tells us, it’s okay to eat the foods we’re craving.
Developing a good relationship with our bodies often begins with listening to what they’re telling us.
Eating for joy and satisfaction are valid, and delicious foods are meant to be enjoyed. ❤️
#edrecovery #recoverycommunity #foodfreedom
Aug 17
Check out our new blog post, “Intersection of Diet Culture and Eating Disorders” by @within_health ✍🏼
“When the world is painted in terms of absolutes: “good” and “bad” foods, “right” and “wrong” bodies, it can make every choice or non-choice feel like a moral test and potential trigger. For example, the idea that some foods are “bad” can make someone feel guilty or ashamed after eating them. This is an extremely harmful thought pattern tied to disordered eating and several eating disorders.”
Read the full post here: https://www.medainc.org/intersection-of-diet-culture-and-eating-disorders/
Aug 13
You are worthy of respect and love exactly how you are in this moment. You do not need to alter who you are to “earn” approval.
Showing ourselves love and care is one of the most important actions we can take towards creating a safer mind and home within ourselves.
#youareworthy #recoverycommunity #edrecovery
Aug 10
Haven’t seen our August Newsletter? Check it out here 👉🏼 https://conta.cc/4dzFrn4 to see this month’s special announcements, resources, events, and current happenings at MEDA. ❤️
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Aug 7
August is Fat Liberation Month. This month (and all year long), we need to challenge harmful stigmas and break down discriminatory practices against people in larger bodies.
Body size is not correlated with worth, and everyone deserves to be celebrated and respected as they are. Join us in honoring body diversity and taking action to make the world a safer and more equitable space for the fat community.
#fatliberationmonth #allbodies #bodyliberation
Aug 5
You deserve to recognize your worth and value.
Eating disorders (and societal pressures) can often make us feel as though we are more valuable if we look a certain way, or if we take up less space. Your value is found in who you are, not what you look like.
Begin to question the beliefs that tell you negative things about yourself. You are worthy of love and celebration as you are.
#selfworth #selfworthquotes #edrecovery
Jul 27
We’re excited to have Alivia on our team!
Alivia received her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Nebraska and received her master’s degree in social work from Simmons University. She was introduced to working with eating disorders during her graduate-level practicum at Cambridge Eating Disorder Center. After receiving her degree, she continued her work at CEDC providing individual, family, and group counseling to those in recovery from their eating disorder. Alivia has worked in both PHP and IOP levels of care and is excited to step into the world of outpatient therapy.
She believes in utilizing a strengths-based approach to help guide others towards growth and change in recovery, while working to build self-compassion and resiliency. Alivia enjoys facilitating group therapy, utilizing members’ shared experiences to alleviate feelings of isolation common in recovery, as well as members’ success stories to reinforce hope and strengthen group members’ ability to live their life authentically.
Jul 25
Today is International Self-Care Day, which is a great time to remember that self-care is for everyone. Self-care can look different for each person, but we all deserve to care for ourselves the way we would for a loved one.
If you’re working on healing from an eating disorder, that’s an act of self-care as well. You’re doing something incredible by pouring into your own cup and tending to your well-being.
#selfcareday #internationalselfcareday
Jul 24
Setting boundaries is often much harder than we make it sound.
You can start with taking time to reflect, think, and even write down how you feel about boundaries. From there, you can begin to identify what your needs and wants are.
With practice, we can become more confident in upholding the boundaries that are important to us.
#boundariesarebeautiful #setboundaries #edrecovery
Jul 20
Check out our video to learn more about eating disorders and the programs and services offered by MEDA.
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