Supporting Eating Disorder Awareness Across the South Bay

Through education, community outreach, and professional collaboration, we connect people with knowledge and resources around eating disorders and body acceptance.

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Our mission

What we do?

Raising awareness

We increase understanding of eating disorders, their impact, and the importance of early recognition and support.

Educating the community

We provide workshops, training, and educational resources for community members, families, and professionals.

Promoting body acceptance

We promote healthier relationships with food and body image while challenging stigma and harmful cultural messages.

Local resources

We help individuals and families connect with trusted information, providers, and eating disorder resources in the South Bay.

About us

A nonprofit organisation

Our mission

The South Bay Eating Disorder Coalition works to increase eating disorder awareness, education, and prevention throughout the South Bay. Through outreach and professional collaboration, we aim to create a more informed and supportive community.

Why support us?

Your support helps us expand local education, outreach, professional training, and resources for individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

The beginning of our story

The South Bay Eating Disorder Coalition was founded by local professionals who saw a need for greater eating disorder education, connection, and support in our community. Since then, the coalition has grown into a network of professionals and advocates working together across the South Bay.

14+

Years serving the South Bay

4

Community events per year

Join us for these upcoming events

9/17

Turning Points in Recovery

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A virtual panel of individuals in eating disorder recovery sharing their inspirational stories of the turning points in recovery

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10/17

Hungry

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An afternoon of art, poetry slam, music, food, eating disorder education & resources overlooking the ocean

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Meet our team

Our driving forces behind SBEDC

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Isabella Laughlin

LMFT, ATR-BC, CEDS

Diana has been practicing in the South Bay for over 35 years. Her clients have included The Grammy Association, The Motion Picture and TV Fund, Health and Fitness Journal, and numerous Olympic and professional athletes. She’s a certified Eating Disorder specialist and recognized expert in sports nutrition, health at every size (HAES) and disordered eating.

Diana Lipson-Burge

RDN, CEDS

Amy has been honored to serve on the SBEDC board since 2017. She is a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorder recovery and holistic mind-body-soul wellness.Through her private practice and Your Beautiful Beginning, she creates spaces for healing, joyful movement, authentic connection and personal growth.

Amy Quinn

LCSW, CEDS

Gwen Schubert Grabb

LMFT

Elizabeth G’Sell

LMFT, Doctoral Candidate

Laurie Hawver

LMFT

Cody Gauthier

LCSW, SEP

Genevieve Decatur

Cheryl Cambay

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Your donations are fully tax-deductible

Your donation allows us to continue raising awareness, connect people to the appropriate help and resources, and build a community around recovery and body positivity. We host educational seminars for professionals, creative outreach events for the community, and workshops for the public.

SBEDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.