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MentorCONNECT
Kim Hershenson
Hosted by Kim Hershenson
May 25, 2016
EDH: Welcome to today’s #EDHchat! Today we will be learning more about the Organization MentorConnect
EDH: We would like to start by welcoming our special guest Kim Hershenson, who is tweeting as @kimberlykorn
EDH: @Kimberlykorn is in recovery herself and is the Community Board Chair for MentorConnect
EDH: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your current role with MentorConnect
Kim: I currently serve as MentorConnect’s Executive Board Chair.
Kim: After practicing intellectual property law for a number of years, I decided to switch careers.
Kim: I am now an eating disorder and addiction therapist.
Kim: I am also recovered from anorexia.
EDH: Can you please tell us about MentorCONNECT?
Kim: Mentor Connect is the first global eating disorders mentoring community.
Kim: Individuals in need of guidance through eating disorder recovery are matched with mentors.
Kim: These mentors have knowledge and experience with living life free from an eating disorder.
Kim: There is also the opportunity for online group support.
EDH: When should a person suffering from an eating disorder contact MentorConnect?
Kim: Anytime.
Kim: Whether they are struggling or stable.
Kim: As long as the individual is open to guidance.
EDH: How are mentors assigned?
Kim: Mentees fill out a form and can be matched with someone of similar age and who has struggled with the same eating disorder
EDH: How can someone in strong recovery become a mentor?
Kim: If they are 18 or older with a minimum of 12 consecutive months in sustained recovery, they can fill out an application
Kim: Sustained recovery is defined as “largely free from eating disordered thoughts and behaviors”
EDH: What encouragement do you have to offer to the individual struggling with an eating disorder today?
Kim: Full recovery is possible.
Kim: It takes time and listening to professionals who have the knowledge to help you recover
EDH: Thank you to everyone who participated in our Twitter chat today! And thank you for the great insight and info about MentorConnect @Kimberlykorn
EDH: If you are struggling with an eating disorder, we hope this might be a helpful resource for you.
EDH: Please stay tuned for future Twitter Chats from EDH, and visit us at www.eatingdisorderhope.com
EDH: If you are interested in learning more about MentorConnect, please visit their website at http://www.mentorconnect-ed.org
