Eating Disorder Recovery Support Groups

An open group, meeting on an every other week basis

Recovery Through Connection is a virtual eating disorder support group dedicated to fostering healing through meaningful connections, shared insights, and community support. Come as you are, whether you're just starting recovery or further along the way.

• Age 18+ | All gender identities | All ED diagnoses, self-diagnoses, and no diagnoses are welcome.

• Meets every other Sunday at 5PM EST for 75min (4PM CST, 3PM MST, 2PM PST) starting on March 2, 2025.

• Virtual via Zoom for folks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and across the US.

• $25/session paid at the time of registering. Please note this fee is non-refundable.

• Please be sure to register at least 24 hours in advance of each session you would like to attend. 10 spots available per session on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• This is an open group. There is no commitment to attend regular sessions, but instead folks can attend when and how often they find supportive.

A Closed cohort group, meeting on an every other week basis for 6 sessions

Bloom in Healing is an inclusive online workshop designed to support individuals throughout their recovery journey, focusing on healing and connection through creative expression.

• Age 18+ | All gender identities | All ED diagnoses, self-diagnoses, and no diagnoses are welcome.

• Meets every other Wednesday at 8PM EST for 75min (7PM CST, 6PM MST, 5PM PST)

  • Dates: February 26th, 2025 | March 12, 2024 | March 26, 2025 | April 9, 2025 | April 23, 2025 | May 7, 2025

• Virtual via Zoom for folks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and across the US.

• $150 total ($25/session for 6 sessions) paid at the time of registering. Please note this fee is non-refundable. Please register by February 21st, 2025.

• This is a closed group. This means that folks that register are committing to the full 6 session cohort when registering. 10 spots are available.

Registration note: When registering for this group at the above link, please select the first date of the group (February 26, 2025) to complete the form. Upon registering, you will automatically be registered for all 6 sessions of this group.

Jocelyne Laplanche, IEDS

Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist

Jocelyne Laplanche is a passionate behavioral health professional with experience working in residential/inpatient along with PHP settings for eating disorder treatment. She is dedicated to providing person-centered care and breaking barriers to treatment access. Jocelyne creates safe and empowering spaces for recovery, drawing on her expertise and commitment to mental health advocacy. She also volunteers as a support group leader with ANAD and holds certification as an Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS), enhancing her ability to support diverse populations.

For any questions, feel free to email jocelyne@inspirdnutrition.com for more information!

Please note:

INSPIRD’S peer-led support groups are not therapeutic groups. Facilitators are not acting as licensed therapists, counselors, or medical professionals; the group is not a substitute for therapy, medical care, or professional treatment. These groups are also not intended for crisis intervention, emergencies, or situations requiring immediate professional support.

If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please see below resources:

Crisis resources that may involve police:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

• 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Crisis resources that do not involve police: 

• THRIVE Text Support line: 1-313-662-8209

• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8660

• National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs: 212-714-1141

• Fireweed Collective Crisis Toolkit

• Wildflower Alliance Peer Support line