Traditional treatment models often focus on gender dysphoria as a clinical issue to be managed, but what if we reframed care around cultivating gender euphoria? This course explores how eating disorders are inherently gendered, particularly in their impact on body image, self-worth, and identity in...
This intermediate-to-advanced level continuing education workshop provides an interdisciplinary, trauma-informed framework for understanding and treating disordered eating and eating disorders during midlife, with emphasis on perimenopause and menopause. Participants will examine the intersection of hormonal and metabolic changes, relational trauma, attachment dynamics, and sociocultural influences,...
In our constantly evolving field of work, we are continuously expanding our knowledge and gaining insight into how we can better meet the needs of our patients. This is particularly salient in the treatment of patients with co-occurring Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and...
This event brings together two timely and thought-provoking sessions that explore the evolving intersection of nutrition, mental health, and medical treatment in eating disorder care. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of emerging pharmacological approaches, including how GLP-1 medications impact the body and their nuanced...
The central and peripheral peptide modulation of appetite is increasingly well-known. The intersection of this science with a public that is highly desirous of weight loss has created extreme demand for an effective class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonists originally developed...
Esta masterclass aborda el rol del ejercicio en los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA) desde una perspectiva clínica y basada en evidencia, analizando su doble dimensión como conducta saludable y potencial síntoma psicopatológico.Se revisarán los criterios que permiten diferenciar el ejercicio saludable del ejercicio...
Do you work in Eating Disorders and live in Canada? Join our monthly virtual meeting to discuss our work. Last Thursday of each month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm to 1:00pm ET This virtual drop-in session is open to all...
Eating disorders are deadly diseases that impact psychosocial functioning and quality of life. Unfortunately, eating disorders are prevalent in many seeking treatment to lose weight. One study indicated that as many as 49 percent of patients seeking bariatric surgery have binge eating disorder. Binge eating...
Do you work in Eating Disorders and live in Canada? Join our monthly virtual meeting to discuss our work. Last Thursday of each month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm to 1:00pm ET This virtual drop-in session is open to all...
This workshop explores the integration of trauma-informed yoga practices into eating disorder prevention and treatment through the lens of embodiment, self-regulation, and nervous system awareness. Participants will examine the physiological and psychological mechanisms through which breath regulation, mindful movement, interoceptive awareness, and grounding practices may...
Do you work in Eating Disorders and live in Canada? Join our monthly virtual meeting to discuss our work. Last Thursday of each month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm to 1:00pm ET This virtual drop-in session is open to all...
Do you work in Eating Disorders and live in Canada? Join our monthly virtual meeting to discuss our work. Last Thursday of each month from 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT / 12:00 pm to 1:00pm ET This virtual drop-in session is open to all...