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Student Bodies is a no-cost 10-week online program aimed at improving your relationship with food, disordered eating behaviors and the way you feel about your body. You will learn healthy weight regulation techniques, ways to reduce distress regarding eating behaviors, and join an anonymous online community to talk with other individuals regarding your weight and eating concerns. Join us!

Requirements:
Female, age 18-25
Computer & Internet Access
Body Image and/or Weight & Eating concerns

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Free Support Groups

For Sufferers Only

EDRC Body Image & Eating Disorders Support Group - Los Gatos 
Come join this support group to get control of your body image and fear about eating. Groups are confidential and led by a trained facilitator in a comfortable format where members can gain group support, learn new coping skills, and learn about local resources. 
Where: Mission Oaks Campus - Room 295 (Second Floor), 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Contact: For further info, contact EDRC at (408) 356-1212 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Come join this support group and get control of your body image and fear about eating. Groups are confidential and led by a trained facilitator in a comfortable format where members can gain group support, learn new coping skills, and learn about local resources.  This group is run in the same format as the group in Los Gatos but not open to family and friends due to member request. For eating disorders sufferers only. 
Where: El Camino Hospital Conference Room A, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040
When: 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 9:30 - 11 a.m.
 

The Lotus Collaborative

Where: 701 Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 
When: Every Saturday from 12:00-2:30PM (bring a lunch!)
 

For Family and Loved Ones

 
EDRC Family & Loved Ones Support Group - El Camino
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, New Building, Conf. Room A
When: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. You are welcome to attend either or both meetings monthly. NOTE: For Saturday, May 11 only, the meeting room will be Meeting Room A, old building.
Contact: For further info, contact EDRC at (408) 356-1212 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
Cielo House Family and Friends Support Group - San Jose
Do you have a family member or friend who is struggling with an eating disorder? All are welcome at no cost learn more about how to help loved ones with Eating Disorders.
Where: Cielo House, 334 N Second Street, San Jose, CA 95112
When: Every Monday, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Contact: For more information, please contact Ariel Whitlock at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call (775) 351-9411. See flyer.

Other Programs

When: 6 month program meets weekly for 1.5 hours
Contact: (650)725-4424 or visit pediatricweightcontrol.lpch.org
 
Overeaters Anonymous
A 12 step program to help people overcome compulsive eating.
When: 6:30-7:30
Where: Teach By The Beach, 50 Rancho Del Mar Nanette
Contact: 429-7906
 
Stanford Adult Eating and Weight Disorders Program
For more information 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

 

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
 
Terryann Sanders Support Groups

   

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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