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SUMMARY:Online Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:Online Drum Circle \nwith Mike DeMenno\n\nA fun and welcoming non-stressful environment for rhythm and music interaction.  Do not have a drum? That is okay. “Found Sounds” make great sound makers. Find something safe to play around the house or kitchen.  Many enjoy the experience of connecting with others and just listening.   Join us for the adventure into being creative\, improving\, and making music!\n\nFor everyone. No experience necessary.\n\nDonations are welcome!
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/online-drum-circle/
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SUMMARY:How Families Grieve Together
DESCRIPTION:A conversation of each person’s unique experience in grief.\nMonday\, October 9th at 3:00PM PST | 4:00PM MST | 5:00PM CST | 6:00PM EST \n \nJoin Breaking The Chains Foundation in a powerful conversation about individuals and families in grief. This discussion\, featuring Courtney Hope\, Deena Bryan\, and facilitated by Kaylee Kron will dive into the intricacies of grief from different perspectives within a family unit\, and give attendees a unique view into how to support themselves and each other when a loss occurs. \n*This is a roundtable discussion event and should not be considered a form of group support or therapy for attendees.
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/how-families-grieve-together-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231006T123000
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SUMMARY:Big C New Me
DESCRIPTION:Big C New Me\nProgram Presentation\n\nFri Oct 6\, 2023: 12:30 pm PST / 1:30 pm MT / 2:30 pm CST / 3:30pm EST\n\n\n \nBTCF Board Member and cancer survivor Amy Hart will be presenting the Big C New Me program\, sharing her personal cancer journey and the motivation that went into creating the Big C New Me program. She will be joined by her husband Eric Hart (BTCF Advisory Board member and co-director of the Big C New Me program)\, who was her caregiver for many years. He focuses on the caregiver perspective.\n\n \nBig C New Me is a program serving cancer survivors and caregivers. We help women\, men\, and teens deal with the challenges of living with -and overcoming the side effects of- cancer and treatment by providing confidence-building\, educational\, and support resources.\n\n\nDepression\, anxiety\, suicidal thoughts\, guilt\, grief and low self-esteem are among some of challenges that plague cancer survivors.  According to the American Psychological Association\, 20 to 60 percent of cancer patients have symptoms of depression. \nAmy and Eric will share a video and discuss their popular Power Crew event that goes all over the country treating cancer survivors to a day of pampering and image-boosting.\n\n\nThis presentation is one hour including a Q&A.
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/big-c-new-me-2/
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SUMMARY:Big C New Me
DESCRIPTION:Big C New Me\nProgram Presentation\n\nThu Oct 5\, 2023 9:30 am PST / 10:30 am MT / 11:30 am CST / 12:30 pm EST\n\n\n \nBTCF Board Member and cancer survivor Amy Hart will be presenting the Big C New Me program\, sharing her personal cancer journey and the motivation that went into creating the Big C New Me program. She will be joined by her husband Eric Hart (BTCF Advisory Board member and co-director of the Big C New Me program)\, who was her caregiver for many years. He focuses on the caregiver perspective.\n\n \nBig C New Me is a program serving cancer survivors and caregivers. We help women\, men\, and teens deal with the challenges of living with -and overcoming the side effects of- cancer and treatment by providing confidence-building\, educational\, and support resources.\n\n\nDepression\, anxiety\, suicidal thoughts\, guilt\, grief and low self-esteem are among some of challenges that plague cancer survivors.  According to the American Psychological Association\, 20 to 60 percent of cancer patients have symptoms of depression. \nAmy and Eric will share a video and discuss their popular Power Crew event that goes all over the country treating cancer survivors to a day of pampering and image-boosting.\n\n\nThis presentation is one hour including a Q&A.
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/big-c-new-me/
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SUMMARY:The Art of Vulnerability
DESCRIPTION:A Free Virtual Zoom Event\nAugust 2nd\, WEDNESDAY \n12 pm – 1:15 pm PST / 1 pm – 2:15 pm MT/ 2 pm – 3:15pm CST / 3 pm – 4:15 pm EST \n“I know you\, I wish you really knew me. I’m afraid that the surface is all you’ll ever get to see” – Auden Wyle\, age 17 \nJoin us as three young creators share their artistic expression through the art of vulnerability. Each uses their individual form of art to uncover vulnerability\, and how it is utilized\, expressed\, communicated\, and creates a connection to others. \n \n  \nA round table conversation about leaning into vulnerability with three young creators who share their artistic expression through their individual art forms. \nAuden Wyle\, Actress/Writer \n“I know you\, I wish you knew me.” \nJordyn Curet\, Singer/Actress \n“Overcoming fears and channeling emotions.” \nMikaela Zarsky\, Dancer \n“The confidence to let yourself be seen and take up space.” \nYou will receive your ticket confirmation in your email. Please check your spam folder if you don’t see it.  Donations are accepted.  Thank you!
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/the-art-of-vulnerability/
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SUMMARY:What is the Power of Creative Movement and Play?
DESCRIPTION:September 23rd\, 2022\n@breakingthechainsfdn on IG Reels \nWhat is the Power of Creative Movement and Play?\n\nIn this conversation\, Debra Hopkins\, ACE-CHC / BTCF FOUNDER and Krista Stryker chat about the following:\n\nThe power of creative movement and play to support our mental\, physical\, and emotional health and well-being.\nWays to reframe the obstacles in our lives as growth opportunities that awaken us to our potential.\nDeveloping an appreciation for our bodies and movement\n\nJoin us on Sept 23rd on Instagram!
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/what-is-the-power-of-creative-movement-and-play/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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LOCATION:https://www.instagram.com/breakingthechainsfdn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T110000
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Food and Health with NOLA Chef Gason
DESCRIPTION:March 19th\, 11 am – 12 pm PST\nZOOM: FREE\nThe Joy of Food and Health with NOLA Chef Gason\n \nCreative and Education Cooking Experiences Infused with Personal Mental and Physical Health Stories.  Join us for a cooking experience\, personal story\, and conversation\, along with a  Q and A.
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/the-joy-of-food-and-health-with-nola-chef-gason/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T100000
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SUMMARY:Trauma-informed Nutrition: A Promising Path for Better Mental and Physical Health with Dr. Gia Marson\, Ed.D
DESCRIPTION:Trauma-informed Nutrition: A Promising Path for Better Mental and Physical Health with Dr. Gia Marson\, Ed.D\nA conversation about how to leverage the bidirectional  gut-brain axis for healing and reducing shame.  Join us for this 45 minute event along with a 15 minute Q and A.
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/trauma-informed-nutrition-a-promising-path-for-better-mental-and-physical-health-with-dr-gia-marson-ed-d/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T090000
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SUMMARY:Trifecta of Health : The interaction between physical\, mental\, and emotional health
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM EVENT: FREE\nA 45 minute health conversation and 15 minute Q and A geared toward health and wellness professionals.\n \nPlease join us during Eating Disorders Awareness week for a dynamic conversation about exercise in eating disorders. Krista Stryker\, NSCA-CPT and Brian Cook\, Ph.D. will provide a point counterpoint style discussion of how exercise is related to eating disorders and the potential benefits exercise may aid in the healing process . Content will focus on the role of exercise in the interactions between physical\, mental\, and emotional health. This conversation will engage lived experiences and the science that reconciles the complicated relationships of exercise in eating disorders. Attendees will leave with practical considerations and tips on how exercise can be a part of their recovery journey.
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/trifecta-of-health-the-interaction-between-physical-mental-and-emotional-health/
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SUMMARY:ELEMENTS OF EXPRESSION ARTIST SERIES
DESCRIPTION:FB ~ IAmBreakingChains ~ Breaking The Chains Foundation & IGTV \n\nIn observance of National Eating Disorder Awareness week February 21 – 27th\, we are looking forward to sharing our 4th Annual Elements of Expression Artist Series \n \nABOUT: Elements of Expression Artist Series is a series where a variety of artists share their unique stories through their forms of artistic expression and artistry. \nJoin us each day on Facebook and IGTV as we share our amazing artist’s videos! This year\, these videos range from dance and music to wellness and movement to cooking and writing.
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/elements-of-expression-artist-series/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:BTCF IGTV FEATURED VIDEO
DESCRIPTION:How To Love Yourselfie Conversation with Jillian Rose Reed and GG Townson – a 30 minute featured video for Valentines Day!\n \nTune in on BTCF IGTV for a special Valentines “How To Love Yourselfie” Conversation with Celebrity Spokesperson/Board Member\, Jillian Rose Reed and Celebrity Contributor\, GG Townson on February 14th! They will be chatting selfie love\, shared experiences\, self-care tips & more! \n#howtoloveyourselfie #selfcare #selfcompassion #selfie #love #jillianrosereed #ggtownson #journey #share #experience #tips #conversation #personal #story #growth #renewal #showingup #present #community #communication #service #friendship #relationships
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/btcf-igtv-featured-video/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Healing Through Art with Jenna Rose Simon
DESCRIPTION:BTCF IG LIVE\nBTCF Founder\, Debra Hopkins chats with celebrity artist Jenna Rose Simon\, a trauma and eating disorder survivor. \nJenna Rose Simon is a professional artist and author\, eating disorder advocate\, & teacher. When one of her drawings went viral\, she found herself quickly being featured on numerous media outlets and programs including ABC news and Good Morning America. Before she knew it\, her work had created a deep thought-provoking world impact! \nClick Here to Join Us on Instagram!
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/healing-through-art-with-jenna-rose-simon/
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SUMMARY:Loving Me: An Interactive Body Appreciation Yoga Flow w/Q&A #2
DESCRIPTION:Loving Me: An Interactive Body Appreciation Yoga Flow w/Q&A \nJanuary 22nd\, Saturday – 10 am PST – 10:45 am PST \n \nJoin Eating Disorder Survivor\, Advocate\, Wellness & Fitness Coach\, & Author of “Loving Me”\, Natalie Leon! \nShe will guide a 45-minute interactive Yoga flow incorporating body confidence poses\, self-empowering affirmations & mindful breath-work. Natalie will  share “5-Connections to self-worth” from her recovery journey as you go beyond the poses & into guided self-reflection with other principals of the 8 Limb Path of Yoga. \nCome discover how her “Loving Me Lifestyle” is impacting positive body image! \nTopics to include: \n\nChallenging the “voice” of ED\nMoving out of love not punishment\nMetaphors of Food & Feelings\nBody Image Empowerment\n\nand more! \n  \nBring to class: \nMat/Towel\, Paper & Pen
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/loving-me-an-interactive-body-appreciation-yoga-flow-w-qa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T100000
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SUMMARY:Loving Me: An Interactive Body Appreciation Yoga Flow w/Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Loving Me: An Interactive Body Appreciation Yoga Flow w/Q&A \nJanuary 22nd\, Saturday – 10 am PST – 10:45 am PST \n \nJoin Eating Disorder Survivor\, Advocate\, Wellness & Fitness Coach\, & Author of “Loving Me”\, Natalie Leon! \nShe will guide a 45-minute interactive Yoga flow incorporating body confidence poses\, self-empowering affirmations & mindful breath-work. Natalie will  share “5-Connections to self-worth” from her recovery journey as you go beyond the poses & into guided self-reflection with other principals of the 8 Limb Path of Yoga. \nCome discover how her “Loving Me Lifestyle” is impacting positive body image! \nTopics to include: \n\nChallenging the “voice” of ED\nMoving out of love not punishment\nMetaphors of Food & Feelings\nBody Image Empowerment\n\nand more! \n  \nBring to class: \nMat/Towel\, Paper & Pen
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/loving-me-an-interactive-body-appreciation-yoga-flow-w-qa-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Hopkins - Breaking The Chains Foundation":MAILTO:iambreakingthechains@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T120000
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SUMMARY:#LoveYourTree Instagram Live Series called "Growing Hope".
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Eating Recovery Center: Mental Health Advocate\, Eric Dorsa is hosting a #LoveYourTree Instagram Live Series called “Growing Hope”.\n\nBTCF Founder/President Debra Hopkins joins with ERC’s Mental Health Advocate\, Eric Dorsa chatting “The Art of Worthiness” on ERC Instagram Live December 6th\, 11 am PST.\n\n\n    \n        \n            \n                \n                \n                \n            \n        \n        \n    \n\n\nThis live event series will be five days of back to back conversation witch ERC various non-profit partners NEDA\, Project Heal\, ED Alliance\, BTCF\, and NAMI Chicago. who are making a difference in the lives of those seeking mental wellness and eating disorder recovery. Each conversation will focus on a branch of hope of their Love Your Tree campaign\, and how these amazing non-profits are truly creating change in the world.
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/loveyourtree-instagram-live-series-called-growing-hope/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T110000
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SUMMARY:Binge Eating Disorder - Discover Ways to Heal
DESCRIPTION:Binge Eating Disorder – Discover Ways to Heal\n\n\nBTCF Founder Debra Hopkins chats with Dr. Gia Marson\nabout her acclaimed book\, The Binge Eating Prevention Workbook\nalong with a Q and A\n\n\n\n \nABOUT: Dr. Gia Marson is a psychologist\, author\, consultant\, integrative medicine health coach\, lecturer\, and longtime meditation practitioner in private practice in Santa Monica\, CA. She is the psychologist consultant for UCLA’s Medical Outpatient Feeding and Eating Disorders Program & was the Founder/Director of the UCLA CAPS Eating Disorder Program and a psychologist-member of the UCLA Athletic Care Committee including working closely with the Department of Athletics to support the well-being of athletes. She has been a clinical supervisor for psychology interns and postdoctoral fellows\, a clinician at The Renfrew Center & at The Monte Nido Treatment Center.Dr. Marson is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders\, the Los Angeles Psychological Association and an advocate for Health at Every Size. She is co-creator of www.PsychologistSecrets.com\, a hub for bringing the science of psychology into the light.Dr. Marson has been a featured\, expert contributor for NBC\, for Maria Menounos’ book The Everygirl’s Guide to Life and was the host and co-writer of the University of California’s PSA on Eating Disorders. She lectures and writes about body image and eating disorders. Dr. Marson is an expert contributor to www.recoverywarriors.com. Additionally\, Dr. Marson has been a long-time Clinical Director on the board of Breaking The Chains Foundation (BTCF) where her outstanding work\, service\, and care continues as a BTCF Clinical Contributor.
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/binge-eating-disorder-discover-ways-to-heal/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Hopkins - Breaking The Chains Foundation":MAILTO:iambreakingthechains@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/binge-eating-disorder-discover-ways-to-heal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210729T090000
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SUMMARY:"HOW TO LOVE YOURSELFIE" MEDIA LITERACY WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:JULY 29th • 9 – 10:30 am PST • REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED\nIn collaboration with Eating Recovery Center we are super excited to launch the premiere of our evidence based media literacy interactive video & workbook program “How To Love Yourselfie” with Jillian Rose Reed! \n\n\nSPEAKERS:\n\nJillian Rose Reed – (host) BTCF Celebrity Spokesperson/Board Member  \nDebra Hopkins\, BTCF President/Founder \nDanielle Kelmar\, LCSW TEAM-CBT Therapist \nGia Marson\, Ed.D \nKelli Rugless\, PsyD\, CEDS \n\nThank you to our sponsor Eating Recovery Center!
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/how-to-love-yourselfie-media-literacy-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210424T110000
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SUMMARY:Eating Disorders & Body Image: Inside the World of Dancers and Athletes
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot of pressure for athletes to have the “perfect” body. Join us for a 90-minute retreat centered around healing & self-image.\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nOver 28 million people in the United States alone struggle with an eating disorder\, and millions more struggle with disordered eating and body image issues. \nFor many athletes and dancers\, the pressure to maintain a certain physical image or to perform at peak athletic perfection can be the start of a dangerous battle with your body and mental health. \nIn this 90-minute online retreat\, we invite you to join three incredible athletes and one dancer as they share their stories of how they have navigated their personal battles with a variety of struggles including eating disorders\, body image\, depression\, anxiety and more. \nHere’s What You Can Expect: \n\nInspirational stories of healing and recovery\nTips and takeaways to offer you support as you navigate your own journey\nLight movement activities to create balance and connection to your body\nAccess to a supportive mental health community\nAmazing discussion and Q&A time with our celebrity panelists\nAdditional clinician support during the Q&A time with Elisa Thibodeaux\nChance to win a raffle prize\n\nMEET THE BTCF PRESENTERS:\nAlex Little\nKrista Stryker\nImani McGee Stafford \nCLINICAL SUPPORT:\nElise Thibodeaux\n\nDetails: \nDate: Saturday\, April 24th \nTime: 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST) \nTickets are $15 and are open to individuals 15+. With your ticket purchase\, you are automatically entered to win one of three raffle prizes (winners will be notified via email after the event). All proceeds from this event go to support individuals seeking recovery\, community and healing from eating disorders. \nEmail Kristyn Soto at kristyn@rockrecoveryed.org for any questions or concerns. \nLearn more about Rock Recovery at https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/. \nLearn more about Breaking the Chains Foundation at https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/. \n\n\n\nAbout Rock Recovery: Rock Recovery strives to reduce stigma and spread awareness around eating disorders and provides affordable and transformational resources to those struggling and their support networks. Since 2009\, the organization has provided clinical therapy (serving DC\, MD\, VA and CA) and community support to over 500 adults and families and educated 15\,000 community members to seek help for themselves or their loved ones. \nAbout Breaking the Chains Foundation:Breaking the Chains is a unified global non-profit foundation using art as the process to unmask the stigma of individuals affected by eating disorders & negative body image. Creative genres like film\, painting\, poetry\, music\, and dance will inspire the global community to use art as an outlet for the darkness that lies dormant providing a bridge to recovery and serving as a prevention platform toward a healthy journey to mental and emotional wellness. One by one\, hand in hand\, we will champion the rediscovery of self-love\, self-acceptance\, and respect — sharing a healing journey that will break the chains\, one link at a time. \n\n\nSpecial Thanks to our Promo Partners for this event! \n  \n \n \nA special thanks to our Raffle Sponsors: \nAll Aspects Apparel \nPlanet Breeze \n \nIlluminaTeDance Studio
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/eating-disorders-body-image-inside-the-world-of-dancers-and-athletes/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Virtual Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T140000
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SUMMARY:Walking Into Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Walking Into Wellness\nBe Abundant In Health\n \nA round-table conversation about leaning into daily wellness with three amazing professionals from their individual points of view.  Discover all the options available to you as you walk the path to a healthier and happier lifestyle.\n  \nPriscilla O. Agyeman\, MPH\n“How Self-Care Helped Me See Myself”\n\n  \nCourtney Hope\, Actress/Model\n“Channeling My Utmost Power Through Choosing What Thoughts I Focus Upon”\n  \nDanielle Kelmar\, LCSW\, T-CBT Therapist\n“Why Self-Care Tools Are Essential For a Balanced Life”\n\nYou will receive your ticket confirmation in your email. Please check your spam folder if you don’t see it. \n  \nSpecial Thanks to our Promo Partners for this event! \n \n  \nA special thanks to our Raffle Sponsors: \n\nAll Aspects Apparel \n \nPlanet Breeze
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/walking-into-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Hopkins - Breaking The Chains Foundation":MAILTO:iambreakingthechains@gmail.com
LOCATION:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/walking-into-wellness/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Elements of Expression Artist Series
DESCRIPTION: BTCF x Serena Laurel\n3rd Annual Elements of Expression Artist Series\n  February 22 – 28th 12noon pst FB Live    \n\n\n Celebrating everyone’s journey through artistic expression during #NationalEatingDisordersAwarnessWeek 
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/3rd-annual-elements-of-expression-artist-series/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200520T170000
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SUMMARY:#NODIETDAY 2020\, WEDNESDAY\, MAY 6\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:#NEDANetwork organizations are teaming up for #NoDietDay and invite you to join us in promoting healthy relationships with food\, movement\, and body image! \nThis movement\, promoting the elimination of the shame associated with society’s standards of beauty and respect for all body shapes and sizes\, will take place on Wednesday\, May 6th\, 2020. \nHERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO ON MAY 6TH TO PARTICIPATE IN #NODIETDAY:\n1. Share the NEDA Network’s social media posts about No Diet Day (don’t forget to use the hashtags #NoDietDay and #NEDANetwork)\, any time leading up to and on No Diet Day. \n2. Complete the PLEDGE to reject diet culture any time leading up to or on May 6th. (https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/no-diet-day) \n3. Participate in a FREE virtual workshop in support of a more balanced relationship with food and body image presented by Becca Clegg LPC\, CEDS-S\, author of Ending the Diet Mindset on May 6th from 1:30-3pm EST.  http://myneda.org/NDD-event \n4. Log onto Twitter on No Diet Day and participate in the 2020 Twitter Chat from 6- 7:30pm EST.  Facebook event
URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/nodietday-2020-wednesday-may-6-2020/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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