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Progress Not Perfection: Finding Self-Compassion in Recovery

Perfectionism often serves as the false promise and harmful belief that if we are perfect, then maybe we won’t have to feel shame and pain. However, this false promise fails to recognize the reality that perfection does not exist, and shame and pain are natural parts of life. This webinar will explore perfectionism and shame,…

A Story of Hope and Empowerment: A Conversation with Alum Gina C.

The journey of recovery can feel overwhelming at times, and it is also full of hope, self-empowerment, and courage. To honor the full recovery journey, this webinar will capture a rich conversation between Renfrew Alumna Gina C. and Renfrew Alumni Services Coordinator Erin Birely, LCPC. Eating disorder recovery is unique to each individual, and can…

Eating Disorders and Postpartum: Staying Connected to Self and Recovery

Attendees will need access to wi-fi and a device with audio capabilities. About the Training Undoubtedly, the transition into parenthood can be a stressful life event. Individuals with eating disorders are at a risk for relapse during the postpartum period and are more likely to meet criteria for a perinatal mood disorder, yet regular screening…

Beating the Winter Blues in Eating Disorder Recovery

As we near the end of February, it can feel like Winter will never end. We may look to the hope and excitement of Spring, though snow on the ground and cooler temperatures remind us that we are still resolutely in Winter. As we look ahead to the promise of Spring, it is important to…

Beating the Winter Blues in Eating Disorder Recovery

As we near the end of February, it can feel like Winter will never end. We may look to the hope and excitement of Spring, though snow on the ground and cooler temperatures remind us that we are still resolutely in Winter. As we look ahead to the promise of Spring, it is important to…

Under Pressure: Eating Disorder Recovery in the Era of Ozempic

Navigating eating disorder recovery is challenging enough without the oppressive forces of weight stigma and countless products peddled by the diet industry. With the increased exposure of Ozempic and other semaglutide injections, the temptation to pursue weight loss can feel even more unmanageable and the barrage of mixed messages can be entirely disorienting. Whether the…

Why Telehealth? The Renfrew Center’s Groundbreaking Virtual Treatment Outcomes

In 2023, Renfrew’s Research and Training Departments published the groundbreaking article, Traditional vs. Virtual Partial Hospital Program for Eating Disorders: Feasibility and Preliminary Comparison of Effects, in the scholarly journal European Eating Disorder Review. This webinar will highlight the findings from this multi-year project that explored treatment outcomes for both Renfrew’s in-person and virtual partial…

Outside Their Window: Eating Disorders as a Regulating Strategy for Traumatized Nervous Systems

Trauma is defined not by the event but by the impact of the event on a person’s nervous system. Individuals who have experienced traumatic events often find themselves struggling to stay in their window of tolerance, experiencing constant hyper- and hypo-arousal symptoms that negatively impact daily living. This webinar, held during PTSD Awareness Month, will…

“You Want Me to do What?”: Collaborating with Clients when Developing ARFID Exposures

While still a relatively novel DSM-5 diagnosis, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder affecting children, teens, and adults with little guidance regarding evidence-based treatment. This webinar will provide a brief overview of ARFID, the three subtypes, and the importance of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Synthesizing Renfrew’s Unified Treatment Model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…