This is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and local organizers have several events planned.
On Friday, internationally known psychotherapist and author Kathy Kater, LICSW, is scheduled to talk at the University of Rochester School of Nursing Auditorium from noon to 1:15 p.m. about the need to start thinking about the health of your body as opposed to its size.
Kater is the author of Healthy Bodies; Teaching Kids What They Need to Know
To hear an excerpt of an interview with Kathy Kater, click the audio link above.
On Saturday, local groups are hosting an event promoting eating disorder awareness, hope and recovery at the Towpath Cafe in Fairport from 2 to 5 p.m.
The event will feature the musical and literary talents of individuals in recovery.