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Eating Disorder Summit

  • Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center 5121 Bay City Road Midland, MI, 48642 United States (map)

Course Description:

1) Continuum of Care in Eating Disorders – the What, Where, Why, and How. Presented by Beverly Price, RD, MA, E-RYT 200, C-IAYT, CEDRD-S, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Certified Yoga Therapist.

*Discuss the criteria for the different levels of care placement in eating disorders.

*Describe the structure, schedule and monitoring involved in each level of care.

*Identify one key point of each case study presented for respective levels of care.

2) Eating Disorders in Adolescents. Presented by Jaime Taylor, DO, MS.

*Discuss how adolescent development influences development of eating disorders at this time.

*Understand the importance of early recognition in the treatment (and recovery from) an eating disorder.

*Recognize key findings in patient history and physical exam suggesting an eating disorder diagnosis.

*Review social media’s impact on development of body dissatisfaction and disordered eating in adolescents.

3) Finding Nuance in Clinical Conversations: A Panel Discussion. Presented by Dr Anna Flores, DCN, MScN, CNSc; and Rebecca Busman, MA, Masters Limited Psychologist.

Learning Objectives:

*Identify judgmental speech and implicit bias in clinical conversation with patients/clients.

*Discuss conversational techniques, specific language, and strategies to improve clinical practice with the eating disorder population.

*Translate discussion concepts to clinical practice and application.

4) Mindfully Moving into Recovery. Presented by Valerie Luxon, PsyD, CEDS-S.

Learning Objectives:

*Gain understanding of the neuroscience behind exercise and movement

*Identify the concern with incorporating movement into the treatment of eating disorders

*Learn how yoga can be used to facilitate healing in eating disorder recovery

MyMichigan (Formerly Mid Michigan Health)

Contact Information:
Courtney Quick
231-233-5562
cquick@sanfordhouse.com