findEDhelp vs Love your Kite

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing programs and activities aimed at outreach, education, early intervention, and advocacy for all eating disorders. Founded in October 2000, The Alliance has worked tirelessly to raise awareness; eliminate secrecy and stigma; promote access to care; and support those susceptible to, currently struggling with, and recovered from eating disorders. We create a bridge for those needing and seeking help by connecting people with resources to assist them in recovery. The Alliance offers comprehensive services, including: educational presentations to schools, healthcare providers, hospitals, treatment centers, and community agencies; free, clinician-led weekly support groups for those struggling and for their loved ones; support and referrals through both our free help-line and comprehensive referral website, www.findEDhelp.com; and advocacy for eating disorders and mental health legislation. In August 2017, The Alliance opened Psychological Services, which offers direct, low-cost, life-saving treatment to underinsured and uninsured adults in our community. Since its inception, The Alliance has offered presentations on eating disorders, positive body image, and self-esteem to hundreds of thousands individuals nationwide. Over it's history, The Alliance has demonstrated tireless commitment to making a positive impact on our community.

Love your Kite is based on micro-learning- small practical steps each day that help make change. Like a beautiful book it is user led and is supportive and encouraging. The program is based on achievable modules called Kites that are worked through at your own pace. The Kites have been written specifically around the challenges that those with an eating disorder face. Small bite sized activities that empower and support. Love your Kite also includes modules for carers and parents or support people, to help them navigate the journey. Other features include: an on-the-go Mindfulness Button which delivers easy ways to quickly reset yourself when you feel overwhelmed or busy. The Kite Journal- another beautiful feature, where you can save favourite activities that are then displayed in your journal as mini polaroids. Love your Kite has been created by mental health advocates Hannah Hardy-Jones and Genevieve Mora.