03/09/2026
Maui Parents and Teachers:
Seabury Hall Hosts Educational Night on Building Body Confidence & Healthy Relationships with Food
Makawao, Maui â March 11, 2026 â Ê»Ai Pono Treatment Center will host an educational evening for parents and educators titled âBuilding Body Confidence & Healthy Relationships with Foodâ on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Sebaury Hallâs âAâaliâikĆ«honua Creative Arts Center (ACAC). The event is free and open to all parents and educators.
The evidence-based presentation will address the growing impact of diet culture and social media on adolescentsâ mental health, academic performance, and self-worth. The presentation is designed to equip adults with practical tools to support healthy conversations about food and body image at home and in school.
âOne in five teens shows signs of disordered eating, and hospital visits for eating disorders have more than doubled in just four yearsâbut early intervention works, and you have more power than you realize,â said Marla Mervis-Hartmann, author and the eveningâs speaker.
âThis evidence-based presentation will equip you to recognize warning signs, navigate conversations about food and body without causing harm, and create a home environment where your child can thrive,â Mervis-Hartman said.
The evening will include an educational lecture, personal recovery stories, interactive discussion, and actionable strategies families can implement immediately. Community members are encouraged to attend this important and timely conversation. No registration is required.