BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Breaking the Chains Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Breaking the Chains Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220215 DTSTAMP:20260419T133552 CREATED:20220125T213052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T202739Z UID:7158-1644796800-1644883199@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/JillianRoseReedGGTownson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T113000 DTSTAMP:20260419T133552 CREATED:20220121T162416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T231012Z UID:7149-1643454000-1643455800@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Healing-through-Art-with-Jenna-Simon-53-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T133552 CREATED:20221230T192425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T192425Z UID:7131-1642845600-1642849200@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T133552 CREATED:20220110T195936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T162836Z UID:7101-1642845600-1642849200@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/yoga-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Hopkins - Breaking The Chains Foundation":MAILTO:iambreakingthechains@gmail.com LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T133552 CREATED:20211208T003017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T003017Z UID:6905-1638788400-1638792000@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211020T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T133553 CREATED:20211011T221743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T194619Z UID:6809-1634724000-1634727600@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Events ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Hopkins - Breaking The Chains Foundation":MAILTO:iambreakingthechains@gmail.com LOCATION:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/binge-eating-disorder-discover-ways-to-heal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210729T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T133553 CREATED:20210707T180702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T214739Z UID:6744-1627549200-1627554600@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Events ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Hopkins - Breaking The Chains Foundation":MAILTO:iambreakingthechains@gmail.com LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210424T123000 DTSTAMP:20260419T133553 CREATED:20210326T222255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T183706Z UID:6523-1619262000-1619267400@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_129890181_84152925650_1_original.jpeg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T133553 CREATED:20210326T190411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T221255Z UID:6499-1618057800-1618063200@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Walking-Into-Wellness-Banner-logo.png-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Debra Hopkins - Breaking The Chains Foundation":MAILTO:iambreakingthechains@gmail.com LOCATION:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/event/walking-into-wellness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301 DTSTAMP:20260419T133553 CREATED:20210310T175458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T175624Z UID:6470-1613952000-1614556799@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Breaking-The-Chains-Foundation-Logo-Circle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200520T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T133553 CREATED:20210305T060220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T060220Z UID:6456-1589961600-1589994000@breakingthechainsfoundation.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://breakingthechainsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dr18GXCw.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR