Creativity in Eating Disorder Recovery 

Monday, May 4th at 9pm (EDT)

Creativity and expressing yourself through art can be a helpful tool in eating disorder recovery. Art provides an opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings that may be otherwise difficult to address. In this webinar, BALANCE Admissions Coordinator Caitlin Scafati, MA, MSW will lead a discussion of ways to use creativity and art in eating disorder recovery.

BENEFITS

  • Understand the positive impact creativity and artistic expression has in eating disorder recovery.

  • Discover practical ways to introduce more creativity into your recovery process

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Caitlin Scafati, MA, MSW

Caitlin Scafati is a licensed social worker with training in creative arts therapy. Caitlin completed her undergraduate education at Smith College, majoring in psychology, before attending NYU for her Master's in Art Therapy and MSW in Social Work. During her education in Art Therapy and Social Work, Caitlin focused her training on working with clients with eating disorders, including training in CBT and DBT. Caitlin brings more than 10 years of experience working with clients both as a counselor and as an intake coordinator. She has worked for the National Eating Disorders Association and independently developed a photography project highlighting individuals in recovery from eating disorders. Caitlin believes in the power of creativity to spark healing and is committed to utilizing evidence-based practices.

 

DISCLAIMER REGARDING WEBINARS: 
Webinars are meant to provide individuals with information and personal support from peers. Caitlin Scafati, MA, MSW, the facilitator, will at times provide general information about psychological and emotional issues, but will not engage in rendering psychological or healthcare advice for any individual or for his or her particular situation. The support group does not provide medical, mental health or any other type of healthcare service. No diagnosis or treatment of, or advice regarding, any medical or mental health condition or illness of any group member will be offered during the webinar.  The webinar cannot substitute for, and is not an alternative to, medical or other healthcare diagnosis and treatment when a medical or mental health condition or illness is present. Webinar participants are advised to seek diagnosis, treatment and advice regarding medical or mental health conditions or illnesses from physicians, psychotherapists and other licensed healthcare professionals.