February 2020
Is Abstinence Really the Best Option? Introducing the Safe Exercise at Every Stage (SEES) Guideline: A Practical Guide to Prescribing Exercise for Individuals with an Eating Disorder.
Dysfunctional exercise is associated with a range of deleterious outcomes for individuals with eating disorder (ED) symptomatology; yet, conversely, exercise engagement can predict positive physical and mental health outcomes in these populations. As individuals with ED symptomatology often exhibit an array of medical health complications, it can be challenging for clinicians in this field to determine safe prescriptions for exercise engagement. Currently, there is no standard practice for health professionals to manage and reintegrate exercise into ED treatment and, consequently,…
Find out more »March 2020
March Round Table with Guest Expert Julie Duffy Dillon
Join us for our monthly members-only case consult peer/professional supervision call. We will discuss your client cases with Guest Expert Julie Duffy Dillon, MS, RD, NCC, LDN, CEDRD-S. Please submit your case in advance, by February 26th, by emailing a short summary and your question/s to info@edrdpro.com. All members are welcome to submit a case and to join us for the discussion hour. Julie Duffy Dillon Bio: Julie Duffy Dillon is a Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorder Specialist, and Food…
Find out more »Demystifying Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): A Holistic Approach to Treatment – Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, and Nutrition
This webinar is for clinicians working with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). We will discuss assessing for BDD, overlap with eating disorders, why individuals develop BDD, and evidence-based treatments. Overt, subtle safety and treatment interfering behaviors which contribute to maintenance the disorder will be reviewed. Case presentation will be reviewed briefly. Suggestions of hands on exercises and exposures are incorporated as well as references for future learning. Learning Objectives: Attendees will: Learn how to successfully assess for BDD, understand how it…
Find out more »April 2020
Social Justice through a Financial Lens: An Intro of the Ins and Outs of Taking Insurance as an Eating Disorder Dietitian
Eating disorders are complex, multifaceted mental health disorders that require many different treatment modalities. With a full recovery trajectory averaging 9 years, people recovering from eating disorders are in it for the long haul. There are many barriers to recovering from an eating disorder, a prominent one being access to care due to financial restraints. Clients who are able to use their insurance to ease the burden of cost for treatment are able to see their dietitians more regularly and…
Find out more »April Round Table with Guest Expert Alice Baker
Join us for our monthly members-only case consult peer/professional supervision call. We will discuss your client cases with guest expert Alice Baker, MS, RD, CEDRD-S, LDN. Please submit your case in advance, by March 31st, by emailing a short summary and your question/s to info@edrdpro.com. All members are welcome to submit a case and to join us for the discussion hour. Alice Baker Bio: Alice Baker MS RD CEDRD-S LMHC LD/N has over 23 years' experience in the field…
Find out more »Hearing Crickets? Establishing Relationships for a Sustainable Practice
This webinar will support dietitians who are striving to get their private practice off the ground. It will explore the necessary balance of being a boundaried business owner, while providing great client care, permission to be choosy with your ideal client, and how to build strong connections for a thriving practice. Learning Objectives: Attendees will: Learn how to identify their ideal client so that they can create a sustainable caseload. Make the shift from networking to building substantial relationships with…
Find out more »May 2020
Somatic Therapies as a Therapeutic Tool in Eating Disorder Treatment
Somatic therapies theorize that the mind, body, spirit, and emotions are both interrelated and connected to one another. Clients with eating disorders may attempt to ignore the body, misinterpret the bodily sensations, or no longer hear the subtle messages their bodies send them. Clinicians can implement somatic therapies to enable clients to be in touch with and ultimately work with their own body sensations in order to resolve stress, aversive emotions, and triggers that affect disordered behavior. Individuals with disordered…
Find out more »June 2020
Something to Talk About: Turn Your Professional Expertise into Speaking Opportunities
Webinar Description: Jessica Setnick believes that every eating disorder professional has something important to say. Your specific combination of passion, expertise and experiences is unlike anyone else on the planet. How do you express what you have to offer so the right people hear you? In this webinar, expert speaker Jessica Setnick will walk you through crafting your Unique Speaking Platform and finding your perfect target audience. Learning Objectives: After this presentation, attendees will be able to: Explain the importance…
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