Support Groups and Community
You are not alone.
Why Community?
We believe strongly that community support and connection is an essential part of healing. Too frequently, we hear from our clients that they lack connection with others who have similar experiences in their relationship with food, body, and diabetes. Many of our clients come to us after quite a bit of time in the eating disorder community, where they felt alone and misunderstood as the only person in the room with diabetes. Many of our clients come to us after experience in the diabetes community where they felt their relationship with food or their eating disorder went unaddressed and encouraged.
We are committed to holding space for the nuances of eating disorder recovery for people with diabetes, and creating safe community that fosters healing.
Free Virtual Weight Inclusive Diabetes Community
Facilitated by: The Lauren Newman Nutrition Therapy Team
Join us for a free bi monthly meeting for individuals with diabetes looking for support around weight inclusive care. This community is an open space to discuss topics related to disordered eating, weight inclusive care, and Intuitive Eating principals, and learn about how they relate to diabetes. This group is inclusive of all sizes, genders, races, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual orientations.
This group will meet monthly on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm CT. Use the links below to register!
Note: you must register separately for each week.
Type 2 Diabetes & Disordered Eating Virtual Group
Facilitated by: Maria Kim, MS, RD, LD
A support group for individuals (ages 18+) with Type 2 Diabetes working to heal patterns of disordered eating. Connect with others who understand the nuances of healing your relationship with food while navigating diabetes care. This group is scheduled to meet for 6 weeks, and any group members who wish to continue on after the initial 6 weeks will have the option to do so.
When: Mondays from 7-8pm EST beginning March 18th 2024
Where: Online via Zoom
*NOTE: Please let us know if there are any financial barriers that you'd like to discuss, we believe financial resources should not be a barrier to care. Reach out to us at info@laurennewmanrd.com to request more details and get set up with a reduced rate or alternative payment plan!
GLP-1 Medication Education and Process Group
Facilitated by: Lauren Newman, RD, LD, CDCES, CEDS
We know there are big feelings around the use of GLP-1 medications and the conversations surrounding them. Join us to learn about GLP-1 medications, and process your thoughts/feelings around this class of drug in a weight inclusive and eating disorder informed space. This group is geared towards individuals with diabetes currently on GLP-1 medications, individuals with diabetes who are contemplating adding a GLP-1 medication to their care plan, or individuals with diabetes who have been on GLP-1 medications in the past. This group is a combination of education and discussion.
This group will run for 4 consecutive weeks, and address the following topics:
Science: you’ll be provided with education and context around the history of these medications, what they do, and how they work (in an easy to understand way).
Side effects: we’ll review the risks vs. the benefits of these medications, discuss their side effect profiles, and you’ll gain some insight around navigating potential side effects.
Societal implications: together we will explore and reflect on the larger conversation happening around these medications and the implications for the future of healthcare, weight inclusive care and community, and eating disorders.
Perspective: though an understanding of the science, an exploration of your own values, and community discussion, we hope you’ll feel supported to develop your own opinions and beliefs about this class of medications and their place in your wellbeing or healing.
When: Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm EST beginning March 19th 2024
Where: Online via Zoom
Please reach out to us with any questions! We would be more than happy to chat with you.
*NOTE: Please let us know if there are any financial barriers that you'd like to discuss, we believe financial resources should not be a barrier to care. Reach out to us at info@laurennewmanrd.com to request more details and get set up with a reduced rate or alternative payment plan!
Type 1 Diabetes & Disordered Eating Virtual Group
*This group is currently full, please reach out to us for more information or join the waitlist to be notified of the next group!*
Facilitated by: Lauren Newman, RD, LD, CDCES, CEDS
A support group for individuals (ages 18+) with Type 1 Diabetes working to heal patterns of disordered eating. Connect with others who understand the nuances of healing your relationship with food while navigating diabetes care. This group is scheduled to meet for 6 weeks, and any group members who wish to continue on after the initial 6 weeks will have the option to do so.
When: New dates coming soon, join the waitlist to stay up to date!
Where: Online via Zoom
*NOTE: Please let us know if there are any financial barriers that you'd like to discuss, we believe financial resources should not be a barrier to care. Reach out to us at info@laurennewmanrd.com to request more details and get set up with a reduced rate or alternative payment plan!
Body Image and Diabetes Workshop
Facilitated by: Kelly Six, MS, RD
A six-week workshop designed for people with diabetes, focused on understanding and healing your relationship with your body. We’ll explore the following topics:
How diabetes shapes your body image
Expectations and assumptions about living in a body with diabetes
Values and personality traits that influence body image in diabetes care
What traditional body image work misses for people with diabetes.
New dates coming soon, join the waitlist to stay up to date!
*NOTE: Please let us know if there are any financial barriers that you'd like to discuss, we believe financial resources should not be a barrier to care. Reach out to us at info@laurennewmanrd.com to request more details and get set up with a reduced rate or alternative payment plan!