National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Joint Advocates on Disordered Eating (JADE), a peer education program sponsored by University Counseling Services, would like to invite you to join us on campus for our annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) event on February 25^th-February 28^th! 

This year’s theme is “Hope Starts Here.” More specifically, we will be focusing on creating a sense of community and raising awareness about body positivity and eating disorders. It is important that we address and understand how the CSUN community is being impacted by eating disorders and disordered eating and how we can provide support and resources for our students.

NEDAW will consist of a variety of 10 workshops, guest speakers, activities, and a campus-wide tabling fair featuring resources that promote student wellness and success.

Monday, February 25, 2019

• Mirrorless Monday | 9:00am to 10:00pm | Throughout CSUN campus. Take a break from the mirror today and know you are so much more than how you look. Celebrate your inner beauty today and the positive qualities in others by writing positive messages on the paper covering the mirrors throughout our campus today.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

• NEDAW 2019: Hope Grows Here - Resource Fair11:00am to 2:00pm @ Plaza del Sol, University Student UnionJoin us at today's resource fair and get to know our campus peer programs and the various services available to students on campus. Also, Love on Leash will be here so stop by to experience some of their furry team's comfort, happiness, and healing.
• Embodying Hope: A Keynote & Discussion on Body Image, Narrative & Personal Empowerment (Followed by book signing)3:00 to 5:00pm @ Lake Balboa Room, University Student UnionWith Jennifer Kreatsoulas, Ph.D., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
• Having an Optimistic Mindset: Be Kind to Your Mind5:30 to 6:45pm @ Granada Hills Room, University Student UnionWith Yasmin Irfani & Enrique Ramirez

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

• Yoga on the Lawn9:00 to 10:00am @ Bayramian LawnWith Jill Ippolito, RYT
• Body Image Panel11:00am to 12:15pm @ Tujunga Room, University Student UnionWith Daniel Alonzo, Psy.D., Diane Gallo, Psy.D., Abram Milton, Ph.D., & Judy Schmidt-Levy, Ph.D.Body Positivity & Self-Worth2:00 to 3:30pm @ Education Building, Room 1126With Cindy Lucio & Glenda Miranda
• Multicultural Ethnicities & Effects of Eating Disorders4:30 to 5:45pm @ Granada Hills Room, University Student UnionWith Carolyn Ayrapetyan, M.A.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

• Beyond Addiction: Substance Misuse & Eating Disorders9:30 to 10:45am @ Tujunga Room, University Student UnionWith Steve Silver, Psy.D.
• Mindful Eating & Meal Prep: Cooking Class & Demonstration*11:30am to 1:00pm @ Sequoia Hall, Room 112With Ellen Bauersfeld, M.S., RD, CDE*Space is limited to 25 students. Please RSVP at to save your spot.
• Root to Rise Through Mindfulness2:00 to 3:15pm @ Altadena Room, University Student UnionWith Richard Cardona
• LGBTQIA+ Experience with Eating Disorders4:00 to 5:15pm @ Pasadena Room, University Student UnionWith Amy Rosenblatt, Psy.D.

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