WCU hosts events for Eating Disorders week
By Amanda Tingle
Issue date: 2/18/08 Section: Features
There will be a presentation entitled "Media Madness: Dissatisfaction for Sale" given by the WCU Wellness Center at 3:30 p.m. in Sykes 210 that afternoon. At 7:30 p.m., there will be an Anorexia Nervosa and related disorders candlelight vigil on Sykes patio sponsored by Delta Phi Epsilon sorority.
The WCU Exercise Science Club will be giving a lecture on the physical and mental sides of exercise on Feb. 26 at 3:15 p.m. in Sykes 209. Later that evening at 7 p.m., the Sister to Sister Peer Mentors and the Fraternity Anti-Violence Education Project will be presenting "Us vs. the Media" in Sykes theater.
The Sister to Sister Peer Mentors will be "eating to increase awareness" and encourages all students to join them on Wednesday night, Feb. 27 at 5-9 p.m. at Peace-a-Pizza on Gay Street. Learn how yoga can improve body image the next day, Feb. 28 at 7:15 p.m. by taking a free yoga class in the aerobics room in Sykes. The class will be led by Laura Liss.
Though people may develop an eating disorder because they want to be thinner, there are many other deeper issues underlying. According to Bonifazi, people who have eating disorders feel sad with life and feel a lack of control. Boifazi wants everyone to know that help is available.
If you or someone you know is dealing with an eating disorder, make sure to seek professional help and counseling. A person can contact the Counseling Center, Health/Wellness Center and Women's Center on campus or call the NEDA helpline at 800-931-2237. Also stop by Bonifazi's office in room 32 of the People's Building.
If a person has any further questions regarding eating disorders or would like to actively participate in National Eating Disorders Awareness week, visit the NEDA Web site at www.nationaleatingdisorders.com. Amanda Tingle is a third-year student majoring in secondary English education with a minor in journalism. She can be reached at AT610629@wcupa.edu.
The WCU Exercise Science Club will be giving a lecture on the physical and mental sides of exercise on Feb. 26 at 3:15 p.m. in Sykes 209. Later that evening at 7 p.m., the Sister to Sister Peer Mentors and the Fraternity Anti-Violence Education Project will be presenting "Us vs. the Media" in Sykes theater.
The Sister to Sister Peer Mentors will be "eating to increase awareness" and encourages all students to join them on Wednesday night, Feb. 27 at 5-9 p.m. at Peace-a-Pizza on Gay Street. Learn how yoga can improve body image the next day, Feb. 28 at 7:15 p.m. by taking a free yoga class in the aerobics room in Sykes. The class will be led by Laura Liss.
Though people may develop an eating disorder because they want to be thinner, there are many other deeper issues underlying. According to Bonifazi, people who have eating disorders feel sad with life and feel a lack of control. Boifazi wants everyone to know that help is available.
If you or someone you know is dealing with an eating disorder, make sure to seek professional help and counseling. A person can contact the Counseling Center, Health/Wellness Center and Women's Center on campus or call the NEDA helpline at 800-931-2237. Also stop by Bonifazi's office in room 32 of the People's Building.
If a person has any further questions regarding eating disorders or would like to actively participate in National Eating Disorders Awareness week, visit the NEDA Web site at www.nationaleatingdisorders.com. Amanda Tingle is a third-year student majoring in secondary English education with a minor in journalism. She can be reached at AT610629@wcupa.edu.
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mamaVISION
posted 2/23/08 @ 3:13 PM EST
The Sister to Sister Peer Mentoring Club is a great idea to help spread ED awareness and harness support.
I would like insight to the upcoming presentation "Media Madness: Disatisfaction for Sale" so I can consider posting highlights to my blog at mamavision dot com. (Continued…)
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