Nourishing the Self

This group addresses various aspects of eating disorder recovery that includes the development of coping skills, as well as a variety of somatic techniques to assist us in being in (embodying) and befriending our bodies. Weekly discussion addresses themes such as examination of disempowering societal and cultural pressures, inviting ritual and ceremony as a mechanism to promote consistency and predictability of mealtimes, honoring the voice of one’s own intuition, anchoring into one’s chosen life values, navigating intense emotional responses to triggers, reducing intrusive eating disorder and inner critic thoughts, and welcoming variety and vitality through meals and mealtimes. It incorporates multiple modalities to include art therapy, mindfulness, guided meditation journeying, breath work, yoga, movement and exploration of folklore, mythology, and Archetypes. This group is designed to educate and empower women who have struggled to Nourish the Self and shed light on symptoms that society would have us hide or repress. This group can assist you in breaking down those barriers as you learn and reinforce healthy coping strategies, target specific symptoms related to the mind and body, and regain a sense of agency and control over your life outside of your eating disorder.