International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals

2026 Virtual Symposium
2026-03-11 08:00 - 2026-12-31 23:30 (America/New_York)
This year’s theme—Evidence, Empathy, and Evolution—calls us to examine how our work is evolving to meet the complexities of eating disorder care today. Through keynote sessions, multidisciplinary panels, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities, attendees will explore:

The latest research and clinical advances

Innovative strategies for patient-centered care

Cross-disciplinary approaches to treatment and recovery

Cultural humility and inclusive practices in clinical settings

Whether you specialize in psychotherapy, medical monitoring, nutrition, body movement, or research, this symposium will equip you with practical knowledge, peer support, and a broader view of what the future of our field demands.

International Chapter Canada - Monthly Peer Consultation and Guidance
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
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 Canadian iaedp members and those interested in joining. Hosted by Andrew Sofin, iaedp Chapter Chair for Canada. The meeting offers networking, peer guidance, support, and informal peer case consultation.

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Medical Stewardship Special Interest Group
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00
Monthly medical stewardship education, literature review, or resource discussion on clinical feeding and eating disorders, hosted by SIG Co-Chairs, Angela C. Storck-Petersen, MPH, MS, RD, LDN, CEDS-C & Kimberly Wright Cover, MS, LPC, RD, CEDS-C, CSSD, LDN. For more information about the Medical Stewardship Special Interest Group, please contact SIG Co-Chairs Angela Storck-Peterson at angela@natureandnurturenutritiontherapy.com and Kimberly Wright Cover at kimcover@yahoo.com.

Session Topics:

Friday, March 27 – General Medical Stewardship Discussion

Friday, April 24 – Presentation: Medical complications of feeding and eating disorders

Friday, May 29 – Literature Review & Discussion: Review and discussion of current literature on medical complications of feeding and eating disorders

Friday, June 26 – Resources & Tools: Review and discussion of clinical resources and/or tools and their application within feeding and eating disorders

Friday, July 31 – Presentation: Medical complications of feeding and eating disorders

Friday, August 28 – Literature Review & Discussion: Review and discussion of current literature on medical complications of feeding and eating disorders

Friday, September 25 – Resources & Tools: Review and discussion of clinical resources and/or tools and their application within feeding and eating disorders

Friday, October 30 – Presentation: Medical complications of feeding and eating disorders

Friday, November 20 – Literature Review & Discussion: Review and discussion of current literature on medical complications of feeding and eating disorders

Friday, December 18 – Resources & Tools: Review and discussion of clinical resources and/or tools and their application within feeding and eating disorders

Meeting Details:

Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

When: Last Friday of each month

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Tampa: Diagnostic Blind Spots in Eating Disorders: Lessons from Case Reports
2026-04-10 11:30 - 14:00
Eating disorders are serious psychiatric illnesses associated with significant medical morbidity and are frequently underrecognized in clinical practice. Delayed diagnosis contributes to increased medical complications. Delayed diagnosis increases the risk of medical complications, while co‐occurring medical conditions are often overlooked or misattributed to the eating disorder itself. This educational activity addresses gaps in clinician knowledge by reviewing the medical complexity of eating disorders and common diagnostic pitfalls. Through selected case reports, participants will examine medical complications and co‐morbid medical diagnoses that may be overlooked in patients with eating disorders.

Peer-Led Confidential Case Consultation - 2nd Tuesday
2026-04-14 15:00 - 16:00
Join our longstanding iaedp Peer-Led Confidential Case Consultation group, designed to foster a strong sense of community, clinical excellence, and ongoing professional development. Co-facilitated by Jonna Fries, PsyD and Maggie Edwards, PsyD, this group meets twice monthly via Zoom and is free to all iaedp members. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM Eastern/12:00 PM Pacific.

We welcome psychotherapists, dietitians, and medical doctors to bring forward clinical questions and complex cases related to the treatment of eating disorders. Discussions regularly include topics such as:

Ethical and legal considerations

Complex treatment planning

Team-based collaboration

Countertransference

Intervention strategies

This confidential, inclusive space is guided by clear, respectful group norms to ensure safety and professional integrity. Many participants hold CEDS certification, making this an enriching opportunity to learn from seasoned colleagues and contribute your own expertise.

Whether you attend regularly or drop in when you have a case, you’ll find a welcoming environment where thoughtful dialogue and mutual support are prioritized.

For more information, please email: iaedpcaseconsult@gmail.com

Let’s navigate the challenges of our work together.

AAEDP-BIPOC Culturally Competent Conversations
2026-04-21 15:00 - 16:00
For iaedp members only: Culturally Competent Conversations meets every third Tuesday of each month, 3-4 PM Eastern/12:00 PM Pacific on Zoom.
Facilitated by SIG Co-Chairs Sabrina Richardson and Cristina Rivera, Culturally Competent Conversations (CCC) create a space for open dialogue, shared perspectives, and professional insights. These monthly sessions are designed to deepen cultural awareness in the treatment of eating disorders, strengthen clinical practice, and support more inclusive and equitable care for individuals and communities. If you have any questions regarding the session, please contact the facilitators at: Sabrina Richardson: sabrina@i-therapyllc.com & Cristina Rivera: nutritioninmotion.pc@gmail.com

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Honduras: Comprendiendo los Trastornos de la Conducta Alimentaria: Sus Causas, Síntomas y Tratamiento
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00
Los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria constituyen condiciones complejas y multifactoriales que impactan significativamente la salud física y mental de quienes los padecen. El objetivo de esta presentación es proporcionar a los participantes una comprensión clara y práctica de los principales trastornos de la conducta alimentaria, incluyendo la anorexia nerviosa, la bulimia nerviosa, el trastorno por atracón y otros trastornos de la conducta alimentaria o de la ingesta de alimentos especificados. A lo largo de la presentación, se revisarán los criterios diagnósticos fundamentales de estos t…Read more

DFW Chapter: From Dysphoria to Euphoria: Reimagining Gender-Affirming Care in Eating Disorder
2026-04-24 04:00 - 06:00 | Dallas (The Amen Clinic Training Center, 7301 State Hwy 161 #170, Irving, TX 75039)
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 trans and gender-expansive clients. Through the lens of gender-affirming care, participants will learn how to integrate creative modalities like art therapy and intentional group dynamics to foster connection, embodiment, and joy. A companion panel of lived experience advocates will share stories of recovery and gender euphoria, grounding the theory in real-world insight.

Atlanta Chapter: The Midlife Shift: Rethinking Women's Health, Bodies, and Nourishment
2026-05-01 10:15 - 17:15 | Emory Continuing Education Center 2635 Century Pkwy NE Suite 300 Atlanta, Georgia 30345 United States
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, including weight stigma and systemic bias.

Using the clinical framework of regulate → relate → reason, this training integrates psychotherapy, nutrition science, and medical perspectives to support ethical, culturally responsive, and evidence-informed care. Participants will gain practical skills in assessment, diagnosis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and treatment planning for midlife populations.

Tucson Chapter: Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Binge Eating Disorder
2026-05-06 08:30 - 11:30 | The Sheraton Tucson 5151 E Grant Rd Tucson, Arizona 85712 United States
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 Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Our understanding of both disorders continues to grow and the ways that they are interconnected has continued to become clearer. Patients with this diagnostic combination benefit from specialized treatment approaches that honor their unique needs and experiences.

In this presentation, we will delve into the nuances of symptomology and treatment for patients with co-occurring BED and ADHD. We will explore how the struggles with executive functioning specific to patients with ADHD can be part of a cycle of low self-esteem, learned helplessness, poor self-care, and agitation/angst, that further complicates co-occurring BED. We will also learn more about the commonalities of both conditions, including similarities in reward system functioning, executive functioning, shame pathway activation, as well as shared risk factors.

Ultimately, we will discuss how to address and treat both conditions simultaneously, by modifying treatment approaches accordingly. Participants will learn more how to employ eating disorder treatment approaches through a neurodivergent lens and also how to employ ADHD treatment approaches through an eating disorder lens.

Milwaukee: GLP-1 Medications and Disordered Eating: A Personalized, Evidence-Based Approach
2026-05-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Schlitz Audubon Nature Center 1111 E Brown Deer Rd Bayside, Wisconsin 53217 United States
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 role in treating patients with complex medical and eating disorder presentations. Complementing this, the event will examine the growing concept of Ultra-Processed Food Use Disorder (UPFUD), unpacking its clinical validity, diagnostic considerations, and relevance within today’s cultural and media landscape. Together, these sessions offer a comprehensive, evidence-informed perspective that equips professionals with practical insights and a more integrated framework for addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals with eating disorders.
