19 Nov Registration opens for iaedp™ 2025 Annual Global Symposium

Bloomington, IL (11/18/24)—The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp™) has opened registration for its upcoming 2025 Annual Global Symposium, which will take place on February 21-22 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, CA. Themed “Moving Forward: Building Resilience and Finding Purpose,” the conference aims to inspire and educate professionals at the forefront of eating disorder treatment.

The iaedp 2025 conference will feature a packed agenda with 88 innovative sessions, including a keynote address, 70 workshops, and 18 discussion panels led by distinguished speakers. Details are forthcoming. “We are excited to welcome as keynote speaker for this significant event, Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez, eminent psychologist and President-elect of the Society of Indian Psychologists,” said Board President Dr. Charlynn Small. “He is the first Indigenous American keynote speaker at an iaedp conference and is a highly regarded psychologist recognized for his transformative mental health work with Indigenous persons.”

Dr. Baez is of Mohawk, Pawnee, Coahuiltecan and Mexican descent. He is an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Bemidji State University and a practicing psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. His pioneering work in developing the ‘Sweetgrass Method’—a culturally responsive approach to mental health care that integrates evidence-based practices with Indigenous strength-based methodologies—has substantially impacted Indigenous mental health. Dr. Baez is dedicated to enhancing mental health and wellness among Indigenous populations through an integration of traditional Indigenous healing methods and some Western approaches.

Conference Highlights:

• Keynote Address by Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez, exploring the integration of traditional Indigenous healing practices with modern psychological methodologies.
• 83 Workshops and discussion panel sessions covering the latest trends and research in eating disorder treatment.
• Networking opportunities with professionals from around the globe who are dedicated to improving eating disorder treatment and patient care.

The iaedp 2025 Annual Global Conference is more than a gathering; it’s an opportunity to forge new paths in treating eating disorders inspired by a blend of resilience, purpose, and innovation. Attendees will be equipped with new insights and strategies to apply in their professional roles, enhancing both their practice and the lives of those they help.

For more information and updates on the agenda and speaker list, please visit https://iaedpfoundation.com/events/2025-symposium/.

We invite all professionals in treating eating disorders to join us in this inspiring event that promises to

educate and shape our approaches to mental health and patient care in the eating disorders community.