Discrimination and stigma often prevent people of color from identifying that we or someone we love is dealing with disordered eating.
To many, it may still feel like struggling with food is a “white girl” issue; this is simply not true. Eating disorders affect people of color at high rates.
Among those that do present with an eating disorder, only 17% of Black women and 41% of Latinas are accurately diagnosed by doctors when presenting with an eating disorder (source at the end).
If you think you need support, our Community Care Program might be a good fit. It’s led by Community Care facilitators Leslie Jordan Garcia @liberatiwellness and Serena Pao @serena_pao, two women of color who connect and guide groups in education and live discussion around systemic oppression, trauma, and their effects on our relationship with food/body.
Apply for free today or find out more at the link in bio or https://buff.ly/3RxJBU8
🤔COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM?
💫Body Reborn is a virtual, intersectional community for those who struggle with disordered eating and have faced systemic barriers due to race (e.g. those that originate for people of color). In this 8 week group (from July 8 - August 28), participants engage in education and live discussion around systemic oppression, trauma, and their effects on our relationship with food/body.
IS THIS PROGRAM FOR ME?
💫You may gain the most benefit from the space if you (a) are already engaging, comfortably, in these reflections individually; and/or (b) are comfortable in your outpatient care level. The group will discuss potentially challenging topics in a carefully facilitated, supportive space. While we aim for safety, complete trigger avoidance cannot be guaranteed. Space is limited. Therefore, we ask that you please complete the application thoughtfully and authentically as possible.
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1moThese workshops look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing and opening to the public. As someone in recovery who is hoping to find a role helping others navigate through an eating disorder, I am excited to learn more through these discussions.