Catherine Drury, LCSW: Eating disorders within the dancer population.

by Rachel Marchica | Jan 26, 2021 | Podcast

“Being in control of your eating, actually means being able to eat flexibly and spontaneously without denying yourself certain foods, without feeling guilty after eating.”

In this episode we speak with Catherine Drury, LCSW. We discuss common causes of eating disorders and various treatment modalities, how and when to seek help for an eating disorder, working towards a more positive body image, and more. 

About Catherine: Catherine is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York. She has her Masters of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and has additional training in Enhanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders, Behavioral Activation Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Catherine specializes in supporting dancers and has given workshops and lectures to many dance institutions throughout New York such as the American Ballet Theater Studio company, The Ailey School, Princeton Ballet School, Gibney Dance, and Harkness Center for Dance Injuries.

If you have further questions for Catherine or would like to schedule an appointment you can contact her through her website at http://www.catherinedrury.com. 

Leal Zielińska: Supporting Mental Health In The Dance Community

by Rachel Marchica | Jan 12, 2021 | Podcast

“My original mission was to make people feel less alone in their experiences, and I love the fact that it does that for me as I am creating this project.” 

In this episode we speak with Leal Zielińska. We discuss removing the stigma around mental health, self care practices, addressing mental health within dance schools and companies, resources for mental health support, and more. 

About Leal Zielińska: Leal studied at the Codarts Rotterdam Dance Academy and is a graduate of the Independent Program at the Ailey School in New York City. She has danced professionally with Sidra Bell Dance New York and was featured on the cover of Dance Magazine in January 2018. Leal is currently an Artistic Associate at the Gibney Company where she is the founder of the Okay, Let’s Unpack This Initiative, working to normalize the conversation of mental health within the dance community.