Hey there! 👋🏻
It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself, so I wanted to take some time to let y’all know a bit more about me 💁🏻
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My name is Colleen Werner, and I’m a mental health advocate, writer, dancer, singer, public speaker, eating disorder recovery coach, and therapist-in-training 🤗
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I was born and raised in NY (on Long Island specifically) and I’m currently in my last semester of undergrad at @sunyoldwestbury. I’ve applied to several clinical mental health counseling graduate programs, and I’m in the midst of interviewing and waiting to hear back! I’ll be moving to Nashville, TN in May after I finish undergrad to spread my wings and move in with my amazing boyfriend @fullmetalsean 🌞
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I’m @projectheal‘s Social Media Manager, and PH has totally changed my life. I’m also the social media manager for @columbusparktx/@my3square! I interned/now volunteer with @neda, and I’m a @channelkindness alumni with @btwfoundation ✨ .
I’m almost finished writing my first book, Brave Girl Healing, which will be published by @eliezertristanp later this year! It’s a combo of a memoir/self-help book/workbook, and I’m very excited to share it with you all 📚
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I’ve been a dancer all my life, and I created the #BopoBallerina movement to encourage body diversity, inclusivity, & body positivity in the dance world 💃🏻 I also aspire to create an ED treatment program for dancers.
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I recently joined the Not Your Average Nutritionist (@dietitianlibby) team as a virtual ED recovery coach! Eventually I’ll be leading my own virtual groups open to anyone worldwide, so I’ll be sure to share more info when the time comes 🙌🏻
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I recovered from anorexia nervosa & still deal with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, & trauma. I’m excited to see how this lived experience will inform my work as a therapist. Some amazing recovered clinicians like @jennifer_rollin, @carolyncostin, @karinlewisedc, @gofeedyourself_, & members of my own TX team have shown me the power that lived experience can have as a TX provider 💕
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I’m OBSESSED with dogs. I want a corgi but I’m allergic 😭
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Comment your fave emoji if you got this far! Mine is 💁🏻
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📸: @cmrfx @jcufx
