Eating Disorder Professionals with Lived Experience
15 October, 2027 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
For iaedp members only: This Special Interest Group (SIG) meets the Third Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) | 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
The Eating Disorder Professionals with Lived Experience Special Interest Group (SIG) is a members-only community created for eating disorder professionals who bring both clinical expertise and lived recovery experience to their work.
This monthly peer consultation and support meeting provides a confidential, professionally focused space to connect with colleagues who share the unique perspective of navigating recovery while working in the eating disorder field. Through thoughtful discussion and peer consultation, participants will have the opportunity to explore clinical, professional, and ethical considerations, exchange ideas, and support one another in their continued professional growth.
Together, members will foster awareness, acceptance, and meaningful dialogue around the valuable role that professionals with lived experience play in treatment, education, advocacy, and the broader eating disorder community.
What to Expect
- Monthly confidential peer consultation and support meetings
- Collaborative discussion of clinical, ethical, and professional topics
- A supportive network of professionals with shared lived experience
- Opportunities to learn from colleagues while strengthening ethical and reflective practice
- Annual educational presentations exploring the integration of lived experience into professional practice
Whether you are seeking consultation, connection, or a community of colleagues who understand the intersection of recovery and professional practice, this SIG offers a welcoming environment dedicated to supporting excellence in care while honoring lived experience.
Meeting Schedule
When: Third Friday of each month
Time: 11:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) / 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Audience: iaedp Members Only
We look forward to welcoming you to this supportive and collaborative professional community.
