I feel like I leave group with inspiration, hope, new perspective and increased motivation.
MEDA’s Therapy groups can be an important part of the outpatient treatment process. They are a structured place to build community with a shared goal of recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating.
Next Cycle of Therapy Groups is starting in Early Spring. Please Note:
- All groups are 8 or 12 weeks and for all genders (except as otherwise noted).
- Ages – Adult groups are 18+ and Teen groups are 13 – 17.
- Groups are led by Master’s Level Therapists.
- MEDA groups are currently offered virtually.
- Need-based scholarships are available.
Interested in joining a therapy group? Please complete the form below.
Currently Offered Therapy Groups
Shame Resilience
For those recovering from an eating disorder and wanting to learn ways to navigate shame more constructively. The group will help in understanding individual shame triggers and the role it plays in ones eating disorder and other areas of life while learning concepts and strategies to become more resilient to shame. Themes addressed will include shame, guilt, authenticity, vulnerability, empathy, self-compassion, values, and shame resilience.
Multi-Family Parent Psychotherapy Group
(12 Weeks) This group is open to parents of teens/young adults living with an ED. It is designed to provide grounded support so that parents feel more capable to support their teen. In this group, parents will develop a deeper understanding of how the ED affects the family system, and to leave with some effective ideas of how to cope with this in the family. Specifically, we will review concepts of Intuitive Eating, emotional regulation and co-regulation, grief and loss, responding effectively to frustrating behaviors, and how to stay hopeful in the context of a child living with an ED.
Hope and Healing from Trauma and Eating Disorders
Navigating recovery from both trauma and eating disorders can be daunting, but when armed with the right tools it doesn’t have to be. This group, for female identifying and non-binary individuals, is designed to provide the foundation for understanding how trauma and eating disorders become entangled, while teaching and bolstering techniques to support and help them cope effectively. Utilizing several different trauma therapy modalities, this group will provide participants with a safe space to experiment with a variety of methods to better understand what best supports their individual healing.
New format, same great group! The new format consists of six, six week modules:
- What Will Help? Coping with an Eating Disorder and Trauma (3/21-4/25)
- You Are Not Alone: Attachment, Eating Disorders, and Trauma (6/6-7/11)
- Bottom Up Healing: Yoga, Somatics, and Tapping for Healing from Eating Disorders and Trauma (8/8-9/12)
- A Part of Me Wants To…..Internal Family Systems Therapy for Healing from Eating Disorders and Trauma (10/3-11/7)
- What Just Happened? Dissociation and Healing from Eating Disorders and Trauma (TBD)
- Self-Care and community for Healing from Eating Disorders and Trauma (TBD)
With this new format, you are able to sign up for one, a couple, or all of the modules.
*Please note, dates are subject to change.
Thursdays, 6 pm EST
Living Large in Recovery
For those looking for support who are living in a larger recovering body. Themes addressed may include: shame, weight stigma, body neutrality, grief, anger, and self-compassion.
Tuesdays, 5 pm EST
EmbodiED
(For those recovering from Binge Eating Disorder) For all those working on recovery from binge eating. Themes addressed may include the binge-restrict cycle, shame, relationships, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Body Image Group for Teens
(15-17 years old) For those working on recovery and body image, seeking to build a better relationship with their bodies as they continue working on their recovery. This group will offer themes/topics such as body attitude and body neutrality, mindful movement, social media, self-compassion, etc. and will also include group discussion.
Tuesdays, 7pm EST
Body Image Group for Young Adults
(18-22 years old) For those working on recovery and the development of identity. The group will offer themes related to the exploration of and connection to values in order to build self-esteem and self-worth.
Tuesdays, 5 pm EST
Getting Unstuck Group
For those struggling with symptoms and wanting strategies and support to move forward in their recovery. This group will offer familiar themes of a process group including group discussion but include a skills based curriculum.
Mondays, 6 pm ET
Approaching Body Neutrality Group
Approaching Body Image Neutrality is an adult psychotherapy group incorporating CBT, exposure exercises (images, videos), discussion, and art/expressive therapy. Group topics include: Acceptance, self-compassion, functionality, internal and external factors, attunement, flexibility, and sanctification.
Wednesdays, 5 pm ET
Introduction to Intuitive Eating
Led by a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, this 12 week group is for individuals interested in learning more about the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating and meaningfully integrate them into your life. Ages 18+, all genders.
Recovery on Campus
This is a new MEDA group open to all university students (18+) living with an Eating Disorder. It is a space for individuals to share personal narratives and get support to maintain recovery in a challenging environment. In this compassionate and understanding environment, we will delve into a wide range of topics that affect college students’ mental health. Our discussions will encompass coping with the challenges of the dining hall, freshman-15 fear-mongering, fear of missing out (FOMO), party culture, self-care and stress while managing a busy courseload, and dealing with challenges associated with changing schedules and increased independence. Mondays 5-6 pm EST.
Therapy Groups Not Currently Running
Almost Recovered Group
For individuals who are not actively engaging in behaviors and who seek to process life in recovery, ages 18+, all genders, 8 week group. Led by Masters Level Therapists.
Hope and Healing from Trauma and Eating Disorders
Navigating recovery from both trauma and eating disorders can be daunting, but when armed with the right tools it doesn’t have to be. This group, for male identifying and non-binary individuals, is designed to provide the foundation for understanding how trauma and eating disorders become entangled, while teaching and bolstering techniques to support and help them cope effectively. Utilizing several different trauma therapy modalities, this group will provide participants with a safe space to experiment with a variety of methods to better understand what best supports their individual healing.
Wednesdays, 6 pm ET (12 weeks)
Men’s Group
(TBD)
MEDA seeks to serve the community’s needs around support and therapy groups. Groups and group focus can change throughout the year depending on need. If you’re interested in a support community that is not listed above, please email info@medainc.org and we will do our best to assist.
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