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Overcoming Shame in Eating Disorder Support

January 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

Professionals seeking to support individuals struggling with disordered eating and body image concerns would benefit from a practical perspective on the definition of shame; the impact it has on behaviors, identity, and sense of self; and how to reduce it for ongoing healing and growth.

This webinar will explore the role of family and other support systems on the development of self, healthy uses of boundaries, and allyship in the growth and recovery process on self-development. Equipped with a healthy perspective on the role of shame in disordered eating struggles, professionals can feel more confident in their ability to reduce the barrier role of shame in their healing and recovery efforts.

Learning Objectives:

Following this presentation, participants will:

  1. Develop a practical understanding of what shame is and its impact on behaviors and identity.
  2. Identify strategies for utilizing family supports in reducing shame.
  3. Learn healthy language for overcoming feelings of shame and resisting projections of shame by others.

Level A: Foundational Knowledge

This level introduces core concepts, terminology, and basic principles. Participants gain a solid understanding of essential information needed to build competence in the subject area. Ideal for newcomers or those seeking a structured overview.

 

Lambers Fisher, MS, LMFT, MDiv Bio:

Lambers Fisher, MS, LMFT, MDiv, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, adjunct instructor, award-winning author, and national speaker on the topic of multicultural awareness and diversity.

For over 20 years, Lambers has counseled individuals, couples, and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Lambers utilizes his marriage and family therapist experience to bring a positive, shame-free, empowering, and relationship-focused approach to equip helping professionals in various fields to meet a variety of needs.

Lambers’ acclaimed TEDx talk, “What to Do When You Offend Someone”, has been viewed over 500,000 times.  Lambers is also the author of the award-winning book, Diversity in Clinical Practice: A Practical & Shame-Free Guide to Reducing Cultural Offenses & Repairing Cross-Cultural Relationships.

Details

Date:
January 28, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am PST
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