MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association)

12/20/2025

As we enter the winter holiday season - a time filled with traditions, togetherness, and reflection - we want to extend love and compassion to every one of you. Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, or simply seeking quiet moments of rest and peace, we see you.

We also know the holidays aren’t always easy. They can bring up complicated feelings around food, body image, family dynamics, or isolation. Please know: you're not alone in this. Our support groups and community resources are here to help you feel grounded, heard, and cared for.

However you're spending the holidays, this is a reminder that you deserve compassion, support, and healing.

12/19/2025

If you identify as LGBTQ+ and are exploring eating disorder treatment, it can be hard to know where to start. You deserve care that’s not just competent but also affirming of your whole identity.

Swipe through for tips on what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to use trusted directories - like ASDAH’s HAES® Provider Directory - to find providers who align with your values and identity.

12/16/2025

This year, MEDA provided thousands of clinical sessions, hundreds of support groups, and scholarships to clients and BIPOC mental health professionals.

When you give, you open doors.
You create access.
You make recovery possible.

Help someone get the care they deserve. Donate today: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E334883&id=120

12/15/2025

Our EmbodiED Therapy Group is back this January!

If you’re struggling with binge eating and want to feel more at peace with food and your body, you’re not alone.

Join us for EmbodiED, a compassionate 8-week virtual therapy group starting January 13th that offers a trauma-informed, HAES®-aligned space to explore healing through connection, nervous system regulation, and self-kindness.

Meets Tuesdays | 5–6pm EST
Virtual | 18+
Led by a Master’s Level Therapist

Together, we’ll practice replacing self-criticism with care - because you deserve support that truly sees you.

Learn more and register: https://www.medainc.org/get-help/medas-therapy-groups/ or fill out the Initial Inquiry Form on our website.

Questions? Contact us at info@medainc.org

Are you or a loved one seeking outpatient treatment for eating disorders or disordered eating? Explore MEDA Inc.'s options for outpatient group therap

12/13/2025

The world tells us that worth is something to prove. But healing is not a reward for suffering.

You don’t have to restrict, punish, or control your way into being deserving. You already are.

Recovery is choosing to believe: I am worthy of nourishment, rest, and peace, simply because I am alive.

12/11/2025

Join us virtually TOMORROW, December 12th from 12-1 p.m. ET for Networking with a Purpose, "Feeling Torn: Meeting Ambivalence with Curiosity and Compassion" presented by The Renfrew Center's Director of Clinical Outreach and Education, Samantha DeCaro, PsyD.

Ambivalence is a natural part of eating disorder recovery, yet it can leave both clients and providers feeling stuck. In this talk, attendees will gain the tools needed to approach ambivalence with compassion, curiosity, and confidence. Drawing from The Renfrew Center’s Unified Treatment Model, Dr. DeCaro will share evidence-based strategies to help your clients clarify their values, find their own motivation for change, and take meaningful steps toward recovery. Through relatable examples and concrete interventions, participants will discover ways to strengthen connection, foster trust, and gently guide clients from uncertainty to clarity and action.

Register here: https://www.medainc.org/event/renfrew_nwap_12_12_25/

12/11/2025

Final exams, family gatherings, and recovery can feel overwhelming to juggle. The Renfrew Center recognizes how challenging it can be to find balance during busy seasons. Their team is here to support you, so you can focus on your well-being, your grades, and your life.

You are not alone in recovery, and you don’t have to sacrifice your academic success to prioritize healing.

➡ Learn more today by visiting: https://renfrewcenter.com/services/college-program/?utm_source=Renfrew+Alumni+Events&utm_campaign=7d217b4f78-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_07_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0fbb11bd56-7d217b4f78-

12/10/2025

Despite these statistics, most pediatricians do not receive the training needed to catch the earliest signs of eating disorders.

MEDA is working to change that - but we need your help.

Donate now to support early diagnosis and compassionate care: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E334883&id=120

12/08/2025

We’re honored to share that MEDA has been named one of the 10 Best Eating Disorder Support Organizations of 2025 by Everyday Health!

This recognition reflects our deep commitment to compassionate, inclusive eating disorders care. We're proud to stand alongside others working to create a world where healing, hope, and support are always within reach.

Thank you to our incredible community - your strength and courage inspire everything we do.

Explore the full list here: https://www.everydayhealth.com/trusted-health-resources/best-eating-disorder-resources

12/06/2025

Some days you’ll feel momentum. Other days you’ll feel stuck. Both are part of healing.

Progress doesn’t mean never struggling again. Progress means continuing, even when it’s hard.

Recovery isn’t about perfection. It’s about persistence. It’s about showing up, one step at a time.

12/05/2025

Don't forget! Join us virtually NEXT FRIDAY, December 12th from 12-1 p.m. ET for Networking with a Purpose, "Feeling Torn: Meeting Ambivalence with Curiosity and Compassion" presented by The Renfrew Center's Director of Clinical Outreach and Education, Samantha DeCaro, PsyD.

Ambivalence is a natural part of eating disorder recovery, yet it can leave both clients and providers feeling stuck. In this talk, attendees will gain the tools needed to approach ambivalence with compassion, curiosity, and confidence. Drawing from The Renfrew Center’s Unified Treatment Model, Dr. DeCaro will share evidence-based strategies to help your clients clarify their values, find their own motivation for change, and take meaningful steps toward recovery. Through relatable examples and concrete interventions, participants will discover ways to strengthen connection, foster trust, and gently guide clients from uncertainty to clarity and action.

Register here: https://www.medainc.org/event/renfrew_nwap_12_12_25/

12/04/2025

DON'T FORGET!

MEDA’s Call for Poster Session Proposals is open for our 31st National Conference, taking place April 30–May 1, 2026. Clinicians, researchers, educators, students, and advocates - this is your opportunity to share innovative work, research, connect with our inclusive community, and help shape the future of eating disorder care!

Deadline to submit is February 7, 2026. Questions? conference@medainc.org

Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/medainc/MEDA2026-postersession-RFP