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EDRC Body Image & Eating Disorders Support Group-Los Gatos
Come join the South Bay’s first support group and get control of your body image and fear about eating. You are not alone and this confidential support group will help make a difference. Partners, spouses and family members are also welcome.
Where: Mission Oaks Campus - Room 295 (Second Floor), 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
When: 1st Wednesday of every month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. and 3rd Sunday of every month from 5 - 6:30 p.m. You are welcome to attend either or both meetings monthly.
Contact: For further info, contact EDRC at (408) 559-5593 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
Are you unhappy with your body? Do you compulsively exercise? Do you think about food day & night? Do you eat when you're not hungry? Come join us and get control of your body image and fear about eating. Partners, spouses, and family members are also welcome.
Where: Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
When: 1st Tuesday and 3rd Friday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. (Orthopedic Waiting Room). You are welcome to attend either or both meetings monthly.
Contact: For further info, contact EDRC at (408) 559-5593 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
EDRC Family & Loved Ones Support Group
Do you have a family member or friend who is suffering from anorexia, bulimia or other eating disorder? Please join us for support and information as you begin the healing process.
Where: El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040
When: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (New Bldg - Conf Rm A). You are welcome to attend either or both meetings monthly.
Contact: For further info, contact EDRC at (408) 559-5593 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  
Eating Disorders Anonymous
When: Saturdays, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: La Ventana - 1101 S. Winchester Blvd. Suite N-265 San Jose 95128
Contact:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (805) 444-8072
 
Eating Disorders Support Group
When: Weekly on Thursday evenings
Where: Santa Cruz, CA - call or email for details
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: 1101 S. Winchester Blvd. Suite N-265, San Jose 95128
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or (805) 444-8072
 
Group meetings for young people, compulsive eating, compulsive exercising, anorexia and bulimia.
• When: Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  Where: La Ventana, 1101 S. Winchester Blvd. Suite N-265, San Jose 95128
  Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (805) 444-8072
• When: Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  Where: Holy Redeemer Church, 1948 The Alameda @ McKendrie (Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall near the church office)
  Contact: Julia Claire (408) 260-7495. See www.oasv.org for more information.
 
Stanford Adult Eating and Weight Disorders Program
For more information click here.
 
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA)
You are not to blame and you are not alone. The Sunday Night Healing Circle of Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) in Santa Cruz is a confidential peer support group for adult survivors of any kind of child sexual abuse, and those who think they may be survivors. We also welcome survivors’ allies. Perpetrators of child sexual abuse are prohibited, but children who were coerced to abuse others are not perpetrators. We use the spiritually oriented 12 Steps in a gentle, empowering, adapted form that is relevant to our healing as survivors. Our Steps are suggested, but not required.
For more information on the Santa Cruz meetings click here.
**For more information on other locations click here.

 

 

Fee-Based Support Groups

Body Positive Beginner’s Group

Where: 5050 El Camino Real, Suite 202, Los Altos, CA 94022

When: Generally meets on Mondays or Wednesdays evenings

For more info: Debora Burgard, PhD at (650) 321-2606

http://bodypositive.com/psychother.htm       

 

DOING LIFE: Eating Disorder Group for Women
Focus on developing a healthy lifestyle, reducing obsessive thoughts about food and weight, increasing positive body and self image, reducing negative thought processes, and finding healthy ways to cope with life. The cost is $55.00 per group session. Click here to view the support group flyer.
Where: 650 N. Winchester Blvd., Suite 2, San Jose, CA 95128
For more info: Terryann Sanders, MFT at (408) 410-9370
 
Eating and Weight Management Program for Emotional Eaters
A 12-week psycho-educational and support group for women who are chronically struggling with their relationship with food and weight.
Where: Redwood City, CA
When: Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:00 for 12 weeks
Groups starting every three months.
Cost: $540 for 12-week program if paid in advance, $50 per group meeting if paid on a weekly basis
Contact: Kay Bolter, Ph.D. at (650)780-0619 or www.eatingandemotion.com

   

Take Charge of Your Eating: Group Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder

A 20-week group therapy that combines Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Art Therapy to help patients stop the binge eating cycle. Click here to view flyer.
Where: The Office of Patti Dolan, LMFT

When: Call for session dates
For more info: Patti Dolan, LMFT at 408-244-4500 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

 


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