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Grieving the Promises of Diet Culture in Recovery

There is a reason that the diet industry amasses billions of dollars every year. It tells us that if we pursue thinness or wellness with enough drive and dedication that things will be easier, better, and brighter. It promises that if we achieve the ideal body, than other challenges won’t be as hard.  It makes sense to…

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023: Empowering Self-Image Art Group

In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, this art therapy workshop will empower participants to reexamine preconceived notions about our struggles, vulnerabilities and self-worth. We will use discussion and art-making to envision what strength and power could look like in each of us and how we can work with and build on the very qualities…

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023: Skills for Scrolling – Social Media Literacy and Eating Disorder Recovery

Research studies have established consistent links between social media use and body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, depression, and anxiety. Can we engage with social media in a way that helps rather than hurts us? In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, join us to learn what it means to be social media literate, and get the…

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023: Embodied Empowerment Movement Groups

In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, join Sara Earl, MS, NCC, The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia, in a revitalizing movement group. Learn to nourish yourself with movement rather than punishing yourself with exercise. This mindfulness-based, joy-fueled, 30-minute movement experience will boost energy, soothe nerves and improve mood. Flex, release, sway, twist, regulate, synchronize, express,…

Making Room at the Table: A Transdiagnostic Approach to Identifying and Treating Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

Attendees will need access to wi-fi and a device with audio capabilities. About the Training Despite occurring less frequently than other eating disorders, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) still causes significant biopsychosocial consequences, and thus requires the same level of attention and clinical intervention that we give to other more common eating disorders. To…

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023: You’ve Got The Power – Powering Through Recovery This Spring Semester

In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Renfrew’s theme, We’ve Got the Power, acknowledges the effects of societal and collegiate pressures to look, eat, live or act a certain way. Our campaign calls us to wholeheartedly reject these messages, source power in vulnerability, and give ourselves permission to live fully in our bodies. Participants will…

From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion in Eating Disorder Recovery

Self-compassion is simply the process of turning compassion inward. Many of us may find it easy to be compassionate to others, but difficult to extend that same compassion towards ourselves. We may resort instead to self-criticism or self-doubt. This webinar will explore the concept of self-compassion and its three key elements: self-kindness, common humanity and…

Do I Have to Love Myself First? Exploring Romantic Relationships in the Context of Eating Disorders

While mainstream messages reinforce the belief that you must ‘love yourself before you can love someone else’, it is common for people to struggle with self-love, acceptance and self-esteem while navigating dating and relationships. Even more so for those with eating disorders, the complexities of managing relationships while struggling with food and body image can…

Powering up for Eating Disorder Awareness Week

As we gear up for Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Renfrew’s theme, ‘’We’ve Got The Power”, acknowledges the effects of societal pressures to look, eat, live or act in a particular way. Often, we may feel so powerless amidst these expectations that it becomes difficult to find the freedom to simply be our true selves. This…