Foundational Eating Disorder Training

Familiarize with the program, meet the makers

Introduction to eating disorder treatment; learn the basics and begin to understand the complexity, risks, and acuity of eating disorders; ethics of eating disorder treatment

Introduction to trauma-informed practices

In-depth HAES® education with a special focus on application to eating disorder treatment

Begin with the end in mind: Exploring and defining eating disorder recovery from multiple, evidence-based perspectives

Relapse management & prevention

Learning Objectives:

1. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to describe the three “E’s” of trauma.

2. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to explain the difference between weight neutrality and weight inclusivity.

3. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will define the newly updated HAES® principles.

4. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will define ethical principles.

5. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to prepare a relapse and prevention plan.

Familiarize with eating disorder diagnoses

Including lesser known diagnoses not in the DSM

Understand the process of assessment for clients with eating disorders; robust assessment examples

In-depth education regarding the medical implications of eating disorders

Learning Objectives:

1. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to list the three types of Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). 

2. At the end of this presentation/module the participants will be able to compare recovery rates for Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Otherwise Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED).

3. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to identify the most common risk factor for developing Night Eating Syndrome.

4. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to assess differences in eating disorder presentations in men and women.

5. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to describe the relationship between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and eating disorders.

Learn how to treat eating disorders in nutrition therapy within multiple levels of care

Includes initial sessions through later stages of work

Learning Objectives:

1. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to identify the overall goal of nutrition therapy for eating disorders.

2. At the end of this presentation/module, the participant will be able to list the macronutrient ranges recommended for clients.

3. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to describe why humans need carbohydrates.

Learn how treat EDs using various evidenced-based modalities

In-depth education including direct application to eating disorder treatment

DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, EFT, ERP, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, CBT, etc.

Learning Objectives:

1. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to apply a harm reduction method when treating eating disorders.

2. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will explain the appropriate treatment for a client with Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa.

3. At the end of this presentation/module the participants will be able to describe the process for Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Learn to distinguish between intuitive movement and compulsive exercise (i.e., overexercise, excessive exercise, exercise addiction, etc.)

Learn how to treat compulsive exercise from evidenced-based practices, and when to guide clients towards embodied movement. Understand the research-driven potential risks and benefits of including exercise in treatment.

We acknowledge that exercise is not necessary for health, that some clients should refrain from exercise for safety, and rest can be always be prioritized.

Learn that rest and leisure are “reparative” as well, and that health is not a moral obligation

Learning Objectives:

1. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to define Compulsive Exercise (CE)

2. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to describe treatment for Compulsive Exercise (CE) based on the level of care

3. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to identify the risks of Compulsive Exercise (CE).

In depth exploration about what body image is, what it isn’t, and how to treat body image distress or body shame in both therapy and nutrition therapy

Deep dive into Body Dysmorphic Disorder, symptoms, and how to treat it.

Learning Objectives:

1. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to describe theoretical perspectives of body image.

2. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to Assess the impact of external and societal factors on body image distress.

3. At the end of this presentation/module, the participants will be able to identify common symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).