International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals

Culturally Competent Conversations
2025-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Culturally Competent Conversations every third Tuesday of each month from 3-4pm ET on MS Teams.

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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Winter 2025 Heartland Gala
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:30
Join Heartland iaedp Chapter for our special Winter Gala!

2105 Spring Road

Dec 6 from 9am to 1:30pm CST

A very special thank you to our generous 2025 sponsors, and site hosts for your support in continuing the mission of Heartland iaedp Chapter! Join us at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook for our Annual Winter Gala celebrating hope and recovery, as well as groundbreaking, culturally-responsive, and trauma-informed frameworks for healing.

With this mind, we are beyond grateful for guest speaker, Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez, Assistant Professor of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Bemidji State University, and President of the Society of Indian Psychologists.

Space is limited. Registration Deadline is Monday, 12/1/2025.

Tampa Winter Recovery Gala
2025-12-07 11:00 - 14:00
123 South West Shore Boulevard

Dec 7 from 11am to 2pm EST

We are bringing back speakers to our annual gala!

This year we are excited to announce our speaker Mallary Tenore Tarpley, author of SLIP!

iaedp Tampa: Recovery Gala Featuring Author: Mallary Tenore Tarpley

Join the local chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) for our Annual Recovery Gala, a special evening dedicated to fostering hope and celebrating the journey of recovery. This year’s gala serves as a vital fundraiser to support our co-sponsor – The Alliance for Eating Disorders. Proceeds will go to directly support Tampa Bay’s two FREE clinician-led eating disorder support groups.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, December 7th

Time: 11am-2pm (Lunch provided)

Location: The Centre Club – 123 S West Shore Blvd 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33609

Who: This event is open to the public, those clinicians, individuals, families and friends affected by eating disorders are encouraged to attend.

Our Guest Speaker: Mallary Tenore Tarpley

We are honored to welcome journalist, professor, and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley as our distinguished guest speaker. Mallary is a leading voice in a new conversation about eating disorder recovery. She brings a powerful blend of personal experience and professional reporting to her work, offering a raw and honest look at the path to healing.

Featured Book: Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery

Mallary’s groundbreaking debut book, Slip, challenges the conventional “before and after” narrative of eating disorder recovery. Through a combination of memoir, extensive interviews, and cutting-edge research, she introduces the concept of “the middle place”—the liminal space between sickness and full recovery where slips are expected and progress is always possible.

Slip is a restorative narrative that illuminates the messiness of recovery without sugarcoating difficult truths. It provides a compassionate and realistic framework for those with lived experience, their loved ones, and the professionals who support them. Mallary’s talk will delve into the themes of vulnerability, authenticity, and the importance of finding hope in the ongoing process of recovery.

Your presence and support at this year’s gala will help our chapter continue to provide essential education, training, and resources, fostering a community that understands and supports the complexities of eating disorder recovery.

Tickets:

Early Bird Pricing: $55 per person (Lunch provided)

Late Bird Pricing: $65 per person (Lunch provided)

5 Tickets: $250 ($25 discount)

10 Tickets: $500 ($50 discount)

iaedp New Jersey Chapter: Feeding NJ Days of Support
2025-12-10 09:00 - 12:00
iaedp New Jersey Chapter will be supporting local food banks to help spread awareness about food insecurity and EDS and provide ED resources to our communities!

12/10/2025 to 12/11/2025When:December 10 & 119:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 – 3:30 PMWhere:New Jersey, USAContact:Kate Funk & Leah Kinder518-302-1879

Phoenix Chapter Winter Gala
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 6:00 PM

THE BLUE HERON @ CRUST GILBERT2470 S. RECKER RD. GILBERT, AZ 85295

Come and celebrate a fun night with us!Get dressed up, enjoy dinner, fun raffle, and much more!

Attire: Cocktail  Cost: $75 per person

GUEST SPEAKER: AMY KATHLEEN LEEAward Winning Eating Disorder Advocate

iaedp Washington State Chapter Networking Social
2026-01-15 20:30 - 23:00
iaedp™ Washington State Chapter & Opal: Food +Body Wisdom Networking Social

1/15/2026When:January 15, 20265:30 pm – 8:00 pm PACIFICWhere:United StatesContact:Pricilla Rumphprumph12@gmail.com

International Chapter Canada - Monthly Peer Consultation and Guidance
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00
Do you work in Eating Disorders and live in Canada?

Join our monthly virtual meeting to discuss our work.

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.

Please use the Teams meeting link to join the sessions:

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International Chapter Canada - Monthly Peer Consultation and Guidance
2026-01-29 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.

Please use the Teams meeting link to join the sessions:

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Meeting ID: 279 294 835 934 5

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San Antonio: Healing the Heart: Grief, Eating Disorders, and Finding a New Self
2026-01-30 12:30 - 14:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center 140 Heimer Rd, #400, San Antonio, TX, 78232
Grief can deeply impact the journey of eating disorder recovery, influencing emotions, behaviors, and the ability to engage in healing. This talk explores the intersection of grief and disordered eating, addressing how loss—whether of a loved one, identity, or sense of control—can shape one’s relationship with food and body. We will discuss the emotional and physiological effects of grief, how it can complicate recovery, and the importance of assessing core needs during this process. Attendees will gain insight into compassionate coping strategies, practical tools for navigating grief in recovery, and ways to foster healing through self-awareness, support, and connection.

Learning Objectives

Examine the impact of grief on the brain and explore the cognitive and emotional processes involved in learning and adapting to life without the deceased

Identify key emotional, psychological, and physiological factors that can intensify grief.

Discuss the Nonlinear Nature of Grief – Explain that grief does not follow a fixed path and how individuals may move through Kübler-Ross’s five stages in different ways, impacting eating disorder recovery uniquely.

Apply Attachment Theory to Grief and Eating Disorder Recovery – Explain how attachment styles influence the grieving process and the ways individuals cope with loss, including the impact on emotional regulation, relationships, and eating behaviors in recovery.

Jacksonville: Eating Disorders in Later Life: Clinical Considerations for Midlife and Older Adults
2026-02-06 10:00 - 13:30 | Student Union 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, Student Union 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, Florida, 32224
Eating disorders can and do occur throughout adulthood, yet are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This presentation will explore current research on common clinical presentations, risk factors, barriers to care, and treatment adaptations for a mid-to-late adult population.

Learning Objectives

Describe the unique developmental, psychological, and sociocultural factors influencing eating disorder onset and maintenance in young, middle, and older adulthood.

Identify common presentations and warning signs of eating disorders in each adult life stage, including how symptoms may differ from adolescent presentations.

Apply age-appropriate screening and assessment strategies to improve identification of eating disorders in adults.

Learning Levels: Intermediate

Jacksonville: Eating Disorders in Later Life: Clinical Considerations for Midlife and Older Adults
2026-02-06 10:00 - 13:45 | Student Union 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, Student Union 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, Florida, 32224
Eating disorders can and do occur throughout adulthood, yet are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This presentation will explore current research on common clinical presentations, risk factors, barriers to care, and treatment adaptations for a mid-to-late adult population.Must register by 5:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 5, 2026

Parking Instructions

You will park in Garage 38. On the attached map of the UNF campus, Garage 38 is highlighted in pink. If you have not been to the UNF campus prior to this event, put “UNF Student Union” into your navigation system. This will lead you as close as possible to the entrance of the garage.

Once parked in Garage 38, visit aimsmobilepay.com to pay the $5 parking fee. If having difficulty locating the correct lot, search “Garage 38” on aimsmobilepay.com or visit AIMS Mobile Pay for more information.

Please visit the UNF Parking Services website for more information about visitor parking on campus.

Learning Objectives

Describe the unique developmental, psychological, and sociocultural factors influencing eating disorder onset and maintenance in young, middle, and older adulthood.

Identify common presentations and warning signs of eating disorders in each adult life stage, including how symptoms may differ from adolescent presentations.

Apply age-appropriate screening and assessment strategies to improve identification of eating disorders in adults.

Learning Levels: Intermediate

2026 iaedp Global Symposium
2026-02-19 20:00 - 2026-02-21 20:00
Evidence, Empathy, and Evolution
2026 iaedp™ Global SYMPOSIUM

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We’re headed to Baltimore! The 2026 iaedp Foundation Annual Global Symposium kicks off with a welcome reception at 5pm on the 19th, then runs from 8am on the 20th through 5pm on the 21st. at the stunning Baltimore Waterfront Marriott in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. This year’s theme, Evidence, Empathy, and Evolution, invites us to explore how cutting-edge research, compassionate care, and innovation converge in eating disorder treatment.

Nashville: Binging to Cope: How Anxious Attachment Fuels Binge Eating—And What Clinicians Can Do
2026-02-27 08:00 - 10:00
This workshop synthesizes cutting-edge findings from three recent studies to illuminate how anxious attachment drives binge eating behaviors. This presentation demonstrates that binge eating is not merely a behavioral symptom, but a maladaptive emotional regulation strategy rooted in unmet attachment needs. Clinicians will learn how to assess for anxious attachment, recognize its behavioral signatures in binge episodes, and integrate trauma-informed, attachment-aware interventions that target the root—not just the symptom—of binge eating.

EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours

North Carolina: Eating Disorders 101
2026-02-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Inner Growth Counseling PLLC 120 Providence Road Chapel Hill, NC, NC, 27514, Inner Growth Counseling PLLC 120 Providence Road Chapel Hill, NC, NC, 27514
Today’s society is hyper-focused on weight and weight loss. Although access to weight loss medications and social media has increased, awareness of eating disorders remains limited. Eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental health diagnosis, yet often remain unidentified and undertreated. This presentation will provide a snapshot of the diagnostic criteria for the most common eating disorder diagnoses, including Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID and OSFED. Participants will come away from the presentation with increased knowledge about risk factors and maintenance factors and will be better prepared to identify these characteristics in their own clients.

Learning Objectives

Identify the Diagnostic Criteria for Eating Disorders

Explore Risk Factors and Maintaining Factors

Increase Understanding of Treatment Modalities and Special Populations

Learning Levels: Beginner

2026 Virtual Symposium
2026-03-11 08:00 - 2026-12-31 23:30
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.

Heartland Chapter: The Role of Food Apartheid and Eating Disorders and the “Trifecta”
2026-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse, 2105 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
09:15 AM – 10:45 AM CSTTRFADE – The Role of Food Apartheid in Disordered Eating and Health InequalitiesKim Dennis, MD ; Rachel Goodwin, LCPC, CEDSCE Credit Hours: 1.50Format: Workshop In-Person Only

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CSTTrifecta – Eating Disorders and the “Trifecta”: Supporting clients through the intersection of eating disorders and MCAS, POTS, and Ehler’s Danlos.Riley Maloney, RD, LND CEDSCE Credit Hours: 1.50Format: Workshop In-Person Only

SF/Bay Area Chapter: Navigating the GLP-1 Surge in Adolescents
2026-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | The Lafayette Library & Learning Center (LLC) Don Tatzin Community Hall 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA 94549
As GLP-1 medications become more widely available to adolescents, eating disorder professionals are facing challenging clinical situations. This presentation explores the unique safety issues specific to GLP-1 use in youth. We will discuss obtaining meaningful consent and assent from both parents and teens, and how to align on treatment goals when weight loss motivation and concerns for eating disorder risk are in conflict. We’ll include collaborative care strategies that integrate family-centered approaches. You’ll leave with strategies to support informed decision-making and reduce risk while keeping overall well-being at the center.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Lauren Hartman is a double board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist with nearly 20 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults with eating disorders across hospital and outpatient settings. Throughout her career, Dr. Hartman has held numerous leadership positions at the regional and national levels. Currently, she serves on the Eating Disorder Committee for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM). Dr. Hartman maintains a private practice in Berkeley, California, at Aspen Grove Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine, where she specializes in eating disorders. She is the author of Freeing Children and Young Adults from Shame, Scales and Stigma: A Practical Guide for Parents, Educators and Clinicians, which will be published on March 11th, 2026, by Routledge.

Details:

This is a hybrid event offering an in-person and virtual option. Registration is required in advance. The event will be held at the Don Tatzin Community Hall in Lafayette. For virtual attendees, the event will be held on Zoom.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Contact Jen Lane, Marketing Chair, at jenlanenutrition@gmail.com or (707) 338-2474 with questions or special requests.

Richmond: FBT An Introduction to Family Based Treatment
2026-03-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Libby Library 2100 Libbie Lake E St, Richmond, VA, 23230
Overview of FBT, discussion of current understanding and explanation of the research and benefits.

Learning Objectives

Define the Core Principles of Family-Based Treatment (FBT)

Summarize the Evidence Base and Clinical Rationale for FBT

Describe the Phases of FBT and the Role of the Multidisciplinary Team

Learning Levels: Beginner

WebCómo iniciar tu propia práctica privada especializada en trastornos de la conducta alimentaria: pasos prácticos para empezar con determinación y confianza
2026-03-23 12:00 - 13:00
Webinar / Seminario Webinar: Iniciar una práctica privada especializada en trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA) puede ser una de las decisiones más gratificantes- a la vez más intimidantes -para los profesionales de la salud mental y la medicina. Este webinar está diseñado para desmitificar el proceso, dotando a los/las participantes de conocimientos prácticos, herramientas y marcos de referencia que les permitan navegar por las primeras etapas de la creación de una práctica independiente. Tanto si se trata de explorar la práctica privada por primera vez como de realizar la transición desde un entorno institucional, los asistentes obtendrán claridad sobre cómo alinear las prioridades clínicas y empresariales para construir una práctica sostenible.La sesión presenta conceptos empresariales fundamentales, como la estructura de la práctica, el posicionamiento competitivo y la planificación a largo plazo, junto con consideraciones clínicas clave. Se prestará especial atención a la importancia de definir y expresar claramente el enfoque clínico, no solo para mejorar la atención del paciente, sino también para establecer credibilidad y coordinación dentro del sistema de tratamiento de los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria en general. Los participantes obtendrán una comprensión clara de los errores comunes, las áreas de riesgo y las estrategias de éxito a través de la perspectiva de una práctica centrada en el paciente y orientada a una misión.

Learning Objectives

Discuss how to align personal values, professional ethics, and clinical goals with the operational and financial realities of owning and managing an ED-focused practice. / Analizar cómo alinear los valores personales, la ética profesional y los objetivos clínicos con las realidades operativas y financieras de ser propietario/a y gestionar una práctica enfocada en los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA).

Describe the key steps involved in launching an independent eating disorder (ED) practice, including planning, formation, early-stage operations, and readiness assessment. / Describir los pasos clave para poner en marcha una consulta independiente especializada en trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA), incluyendo la planificación, la constitución, las operaciones iniciales y el análisis de la preparación.

Identify common challenges and risks associated with starting a solo or group ED practice and outline strategies to mitigate them. / Identificar los desafíos y riesgos comunes asociados con iniciar una práctica de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA), ya sea individual o grupal, además de describir estrategias para gestionarlos.

Recognize the importance of clearly defining and articulating one’s clinical approach to strengthen patient care, enhance credibility, and guide business decisions. / Reconocer la importancia de definir y articular claramente el enfoque clínico propio para fortalecer la atención al paciente, mejorar la credibilidad y orientar las decisiones empresariales.

Evaluate different business models and service offerings appropriate for new ED practices, considering scope of care, staffing, reimbursement, and sustainability. / Evaluar diferentes modelos de negocio y ofertas de servicios apropiados para nuevas prácticas de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria (TCA), considerando el alcance de la atención, el personal, los reembolsos y la sostenibilidad.

Apply practical tools such as self-assessment frameworks, operational checklists, and planning templates to organize and execute the startup process effectively. / Aplicar herramientas prácticas, como marcos de autoevaluación, listas de verificación operativas y plantillas de planificación, para organizar y ejecutar el proceso de inicio de manera eficaz.

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.

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.

Washington State Chapter: Every Age, Every Stage: Treating Eating Disorders Throughout the Lifespan
2026-05-15 08:00 - 15:00 | Rainier Springs 2805 Northeast 129th Street Vancouver, Washington United States
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 to assist in diabetes control. Not unexpectedly, patients with eating disorders have a particular affinity for these medications. Many will do anything to obtain them, whether by prescription from a medical provider or more anonymously on the internet. Yet despite early studies that have indicated that there may be physiologic risks to the individual irrespective of weight changes, the risk versus benefit is not entirely clear. The low body weight individual with an eating disorder is likely most at risk. More recent studies have preliminarily shown some potential benefit for individuals with binge eating disorder and possibly bulimia nervosa. Further studies are needed; however, the public and particularly those with eating disorders appear bent on trialing these medications on their own and often are already taking them at the time of admission to treatment. This presentation will review the current status of these medications, including GLP-1 physiology, the medical impact, both positive and negative and a review of current medications available, as well as their unique characteristics and FDA approval. The current literature on the physical and emotional impact and potential harm for eating disorder patients will be reviewed. The current news media coverage, marketing campaigns and their impact on patients with eating disorders will be discussed. In addition, this presentation will address any potential benefit from these medications in subgroups of patients with eating disorders. The goal of this presentation is to educate providers about these medications and their impact on eating disorder patients, and to avoid the hyperbole of the contemporary media as the use of these medications continues to grow exponentially.

Argentina and Chile Chapter: El Ejercicio en los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria: ¿síntoma o aliado terapéutico?
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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 compulsivo o patológico, destacando señales de alerta conductuales, cognitivas y fisiológicas que orientan a la presencia de un TCA.Asimismo, se discutirán los fundamentos clínicos para la suspensión del ejercicio en contextos de riesgo médico o psiquiátrico, así como l…Read more

Phoenix Chapter: Learning Summit
2026-06-12 07:45 - 12:00 | ASU SkySong Innovations 1365 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, Arizona 85257 United States
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 disorder impacts up to 2.8 million people in the United States. If the eating disorder is left untreated prior to surgery, then the symptoms are likely to persist post-surgery. Patients who receive treatment for eating disorders are much more likely to improve and significantly less likely to die from the disease, and therefore, recognizing these diseases and treating them appropriately will not only improve quality of life for these patients but could also save lives. It is important that clinicians in the field of eating disorders are knowledgeable in the basics of bariatric surgery, in addition to how to support clients post-bariatric surgery. This support will include nutrition considerations, meal planning, nutrition education, and body image, including body compassion.

Jornada 2026 del Capítulo Internacional iaedp El Salvador Trastornos de la conducta alimentaria
2026-06-20 10:00 - 13:00
Jornada 2026 del Capítulo Internacional iaedp™ El Salvador Trastornos de la conducta alimentaria: señales que no vemos a tiempo When: Saturday, June 20, 20269:00 am – 12:00 pm CENTRALWhere: Virtual – ZoomEl SalvadorContact:Kennia Vallejo de Salazarksalazarnutricion@gmail.com Actividad académica virtual dirigida a profesionales de salud interesados en mejorar la detección temprana, comprensión clínica y abordaje interdisciplinario de los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria en El Salvador. No se requiere experiencia previa especializada en TCA. La actividad está orientada a profesionales que, desde su práctica clínica, pueden encontrarse con personas que presentan señales de riesgo, síntomas alimentarios, preocupación corporal, conductas compensatorias, restricción, atracones o complicaciones médicas y emocionales relacionadas.Por favor, utilice los detalles de la reunión de Zoom para unirse:Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88570198214?pwd=[REDACTED] chat linkhttps://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/88570198214Meeting ID: 885 7019 8214Passcode: [REDACTED]—One tap mobile+16465588656,,88570198214#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (New York)+16469313860,,88570198214#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US—Join by SIP• 88570198214@zoomcrc.comJoin instructionshttps://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/88570198214/invitations?signature=_kog-XINIsnC3We1qNSG0_tJ_ggUKG3-fnuvcc3xoyc
