MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association)

MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) Providing clinical services for those struggling & their families, as well as education & awareness.

NEXT FRIDAY! Register now!In this training, Dr. Zucker will explore the core features of ARFID, the importance and chall...
01/16/2026

NEXT FRIDAY! Register now!

In this training, Dr. Zucker will explore the core features of ARFID, the importance and challenges of early detection in young children, and key treatment considerations based on presenting concerns like disgust, anhedonia, and fear. She’ll also share findings from a recent clinical trial comparing two different approaches to ARFID treatment.

This is a unique opportunity for clinicians and professionals to deepen their understanding of ARFID and gain insight into evidence-based strategies for compassionate, effective care.

Join us to enhance your skills and better support individuals and families affected by ARFID: https://www.medainc.org/event/arfid/

Join us on Friday, February 13th at 12 p.m. ET for a session with The Renfrew Center: “From Burnout to Balance: Compassi...
01/14/2026

Join us on Friday, February 13th at 12 p.m. ET for a session with The Renfrew Center: “From Burnout to Balance: Compassionate Self-Care Strategies While Treating High-Acuity Eating Disorders.”

In a field where burnout is real and compassion fatigue is common, this event offers clinicians a much-needed space to reflect, reconnect, and renew. Through the lens of creative arts therapy, you’ll explore ways to stay grounded, nurture your own well-being, and sustain your practice with resilience and heart.

Bring your art materials and an open mind - creative expression is encouraged! Suggested materials include paper and a pen or pencil, along with any other art supplies participants would like to bring.

Led by Laura Rickles, LCAT, ATR-BC, this experiential session will help you:
• Assess and maintain your window of tolerance
• Cultivate self-compassion through the arts
• Reclaim balance in your work and within yourself

Sign up now: https://www.medainc.org/event/renfrew_nwap_2_13_26/

As we reflect on MEDA’s Annual Appeal, we want to say thank you to every person who gave, shared, and stood with us. You...
01/13/2026

As we reflect on MEDA’s Annual Appeal, we want to say thank you to every person who gave, shared, and stood with us. Your support is more than a donation. It’s a reflection of your compassion, your belief in early intervention, and your commitment to equitable, informed care for people affected by eating disorders. Because of you, individuals and families seeking help are met with dignity, empathy, and hope at some of their most vulnerable moments.

Your generosity helps build a community where stigma is challenged, professionals are better prepared, and recovery feels possible. We are deeply grateful for the role you play in making that community a reality.

Thank you for believing, as we do, that Every Body deserves compassion, understanding, and the chance to heal.

If you have not had a chance to donate to support healing, it is not too late!

Donate at https://bit.ly/3vVUPtH.

Eating disorders aren’t a personal failure. They’re often survival strategies formed in impossible circumstances. Two th...
01/12/2026

Eating disorders aren’t a personal failure. They’re often survival strategies formed in impossible circumstances. Two things can be true: a coping mechanism can save your life - and still need to change. This blog makes the case for moving from judgment to understanding. Bri Murray, and Sandi James, CEDC, PhD Candidate explain why we need to rethink the language we use when we label an individual's experience.

Read it today: https://www.medainc.org/unsustainable/

You don’t have to navigate a recovery journey without support. Whether you're struggling with binge eating, healing body...
01/09/2026

You don’t have to navigate a recovery journey without support. Whether you're struggling with binge eating, healing body image after trauma, or navigating an eating disorder later in life, we have a space for you.

Embodied: A process-oriented group for those feeling stuck in binge eating cycles and ready to explore healing beyond willpower or diets.
Tuesdays at 5:00 PM

Aging with an Eating Disorder: A space for adults 50+ to feel seen, heard, and supported in recovery.
Tuesdays at 5:00 PM

Healing Trauma and Body Image: For those whose relationship with their body has been shaped by trauma or chronic stress.
Thursdays at 5:30 PM

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

Questions? Reach out anytime at info@medainc.org.

DON'T FORGET! ONE MONTH LEFT TO SUBMIT!MEDA’s Call for Poster Session Proposals is open for our 31st National Conference...
01/07/2026

DON'T FORGET! ONE MONTH LEFT TO SUBMIT!

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

We are honored to cheer on Cindy Xue as she runs the 2026 Boston Marathon in support of MEDA and eating disorder recover...
01/07/2026

We are honored to cheer on Cindy Xue as she runs the 2026 Boston Marathon in support of MEDA and eating disorder recovery!

Cindy is fundraising to ensure that every body has access to the care, resources, and community they deserve. Her dedication to youth mentorship and advocacy aligns beautifully with MEDA’s mission of compassion, education, and healing.

Even more special: Cindy is running alongside her daughter to mark the 10-year anniversary of her daughter’s first marathon. Together, they’re running for hope, recovery, and a future where no one has to struggle alone.

Every step Cindy takes brings us closer to accessible treatment and lasting recovery. Support her run and make a difference: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E334883&id=128

MEDA is honored to welcome Nancy Zucker, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Founder of the Duke Ce...
01/06/2026

MEDA is honored to welcome Nancy Zucker, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Founder of the Duke Center for Eating Disorders for a professional training on January 23rd.

In this training, Dr. Zucker will explore the core features of ARFID, the importance and challenges of early detection in young children, and key treatment considerations based on presenting concerns like disgust, anhedonia, and fear. She’ll also share findings from a recent clinical trial comparing two different approaches to ARFID treatment.

This is a unique opportunity for clinicians and professionals to deepen their understanding of ARFID and gain insight into evidence-based strategies for compassionate, effective care.

Join us to enhance your skills and better support individuals and families affected by ARFID: https://www.medainc.org/event/arfid/

If your body carried you through hard times, it also carries the potential for something greater. You are not meant to o...
01/04/2026

If your body carried you through hard times, it also carries the potential for something greater.

You are not meant to only survive. You are meant to experience ease, safety, joy, and freedom.

Every small act of care you offer yourself is a way of rewriting your story—from survival to thriving.

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