A FREE SPEAKER’s PANEL on BODY ACCEPTANCE
FOLLOWED BY A GENTLE YOGA CLASS
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Please join us for this FREE event on May 7, 2022
Our speakers panel:
Karen Samuels, Ph.D., C.E.D.S., COPE-Co-Founder, Psychologist will be presenting/moderator with:
Don Blackwell , J.D., Author, Parent, will touch your heart and inspire you with his story as a Father, Writer, ED Advocate, Speaker and Encourager!!
Danielle Lindner, Ph.D., Stetson professor and Psychologist who will guide us with learning and practice in Body Confidence!!
Lee Sorenson, RYT 500, SPTwill teach a Gentle Yoga class promoting Yoga for EVERYBODY!!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SATURDAY, May 7th, 2022
11am-1:15pm
PLATINUM YOGA
823 US-1 North
ORMOND BEACH, FL. 32174
More about our Speakers:
Meet Don Blackwell, JD:
Don Blackwell is a trial lawyer, whose daughter, Ashley fought and overcame an eating disorder. Don’s resulting journey to greater self-awareness led to the publication of a book entitled, “Dear Ashley …” A Father’s Reflections and Letters to His Daughter on Life, Love, and Hope.” It also led him to become a speaker, a tireless ED advocate, and a quiet encourager of those battling and in recovery from Eating Disorders.
In January 2020, Don organized and hosted the Legacy of Hope Summit, a weekend conference of more than 20 of the country’s most respected ED experts aimed at coming up with a consensus-based series of recommendations designed to move the ED field forward on critical issues relating to Prevention, Early Detection, and Intervention; Research and Research Funding; Standards of Care; Affordability, Accessibility, and Accountability of Care; and Advocacy, Legislation, and Education. The results of that Summit were released publicly in March 2021.
Meet Karen Samuels, PhD, CEDS:
Karen Samuels, PhD, Clinical Psychologist has practiced in Volusia/Flagler area for over 30 years. Dr. Samuels, Co-Founder of COPE: Community Outreach to Prevent Eating Disorders(2001), a NEDA NETWORK Partner, served as psychologist, promoting size acceptance and diversity on the wellness platform OneOeight.com. She trains Primary Care providers in treatment for Eating Disorders, delivers school and community outreach programs, and
spearheaded eating disorder treatment with Midlife women. A frequent speaker at Eating Disorders Conferences, she is widely published, highlighting eating disorders and related health concerns in Midlife and beyond. She serves on the iaedp (International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals) Excellence in Practice Task Force in the development of progressive models for ED treatment. Dr. Samuels was awarded the 2014 NEDA Westin Family Award for Activism and Advocacy.
Meet Danielle Lindner, PhD:
Danielle Lindner, Ph.D. a licensed psychologist, earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida and completed her pre-doctoral internship at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Lindner is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stetson University, where she conducts research related to body image and disordered eating behavior. Her research interests include understanding the relationship between sociocultural influences (e.g., media, appearance comparison) and body image, and developing new measures for the assessment of body image concerns.
Meet Lee Sorensen, RYT500, SPT
Lee Sorensen is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor. She has been practicing yoga since 2014 and teaching since 2017. She enjoys creating fun vinyasa flows and allowing students to choose their own adventures. At Lee’s classes, you are encouraged to listen to your body and take any modifications you like!
