Focus Groups
We at The Hull Institute believe that the more support clients get, the better their recovery! We offer the following free groups, open to the public.
There are no groups on National Holidays.
Zoom Parent Support group – Every other Tuesday evening 7PM-8PM EST.
Dates for 2022:
- March 15, 29;
- April 12, 26;
- May 10, 17, 31;
- June 14, 28;
- July 12, 26;
- August 9, 23;
- September 13, 27;
- October 11, 25;
- November 8, 22;
- December 13, 27
Recommended Links
Books
Eating Disorders
- Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating Disorders by Aimee Liu
- 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Effective Strategies from Therapeutic Practice and Personal Experience by Carolyn Costin
- When Food Is Love: Exploring the Relationship Between Eating and Intimacy (Plume) by Geneen Roth
- The Eating Disorders Sourcebook: A comprehensive Guide to the Causes, Treatments, and Prevention of Eating Disorders (Sourcebooks) by Carolyn Costin
- Lying in Weight: The Hidden Epidemic of Eating Disorders in Adult Women by Trisha Gura, Ph.D
- Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too by Jenni Schaefer & Thom Rutledge
- ED says U said: Eating Disorder Translator by Catherine Sangster & June Alexander
- Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders by Jennifer L Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED
- How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder: A Simple, Plate-by-Plate Approach to Rebuilding a Healthy Relationship with Food by Casey Crosbie RD, CSSD & Wendy Sterling MS, RD, CSSD
- Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat: A Story of Bulimia by Stephanie Covington Armstrong
- The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife by Betsy Brenner
- Loving Someone With an Eating Disorder: Understanding, Supporting, and Connecting with Your Partner by Dana Harron PsyD
- By Their Side: A Resource for Caretakers and Loved Ones Facing an Eating Disorder- Lara Lyn Bell
- Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Families and Friends- Michelle Siegel Ph.D, Judith Brisman Ph.D, Margot Weinshel M.S.W.
Addiction Books
- Free Yourself From Ocd: CBT-Based Strategies to Manage Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors by Jonah Lakin PsYd
- Blessed Are The Addicts: A Spiritual Side of Alcoholism, Addiction, and Recovery by John A. Martin
- Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book by Anonymous
- Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Recovering from Addiction by Noah Levine
Mindful/Intuitive Eating Books
- Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FAND & Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S
- Breaking Free From Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth
- Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Experience of Compulsive Eating by Geneen Roth
- Eating Mindfully: How to End Mindless Eating and Enjoy a Balanced Relationship with Food by Susan Albers PsyD, & Lilian Cheung DSc RD
- Hanger Management: Master Your Hunger and Improve Your Mood, Mind, and Relationships by Susan Albers PsyD
Heath and Yoga/Fitness Books
- Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison MPH, RD
- The Diet Survivor’s Handbook: 60 Lessons in Eating, Acceptance and Self-Care- Ellen Frankel & Judith Matz
- Good Enough: A Cookbook: Embracing the Joys of Imperfection and Practicing Self-Care in the Kitchen by Leanne Brown
- Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out- and Never Say Diet Again by Rebecca Scritchfield
- How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chodron
- Yoga: A Manual For Life by Naomi Annand
- The Heart of Yoga: Developing A Personal Practice by T.K.V Desikachar
- Light On Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar & Yehudi Menuhin
Mental Health/Self Help Books
- Atlas of The Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brene Brown
- The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron Ph.D
- Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
- The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
- Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown
- Braving The Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brene Brown
- The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
- Helping Women Recover: A Program for Treating Addiction by Stephanie S. Convington Ph.D, LCSW
- Beyond Trauma Workbook: A Healing Journey for Women by Stephanie S. Convington Ph.D, LCSW & Eileen M. Russo MA, LADC
- Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress and Anxiety by Donna Pincus
- The 5 Love Languages: The secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
- The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively by Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell
- The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers: The Secret to Loving Teens Effectively by Gary Chapman & Chris Fabry
- 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety by Allen Berger Ph.D
Podcasts
Eating Disorder Podcasts
- Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast (Tabitha Farrar)
- ED Matters (Kathy Cortez)
- Eating Disorder Recovery Speakers Podcast (Kristen Brunello)
- Eating psychology, pioneer, storyteller, author of Eating in the light of the moon (Dr. Anita Johnston – Podcast Guest Features)
- Start Here: Conversations About What Matters Most (Podcast with Allen Berger, PhD and Thom Rutledge)
- EDm3 (Eating Disorder Myths, Miffs and Marvels) (Caise McHale)
Nutrition Podcasts
Websites & Articles/Blogs
Websites
- Academy of Eating Disorders (AED)
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
- The Body Positive
- Eating Disorders Anonymous
- Eating Disorder Coalition for Research, Policy and Action
- Eating Disorder Hope
- Eating Disorder Referral (EDReferral)
- Help Guide
- International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
- Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, Inc. (MEDA)
- National Alliance on Mental Health Illness (NAMI)
- National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
- The National Eating Disorders Screening Program
- The Eating Disorder Foundation
- Dr. Anita Johnston
- Allen Berger Ph.D.
- Christ Centered Nonprofit Organization: Finding Balance – Eat Well, Live Free