A special update for medical and mental health providers, individuals, families and donors.
AKEDA's Mission:
AKEDA provides help and inspires hope by engaging our diverse communities in education, advocacy, and support for Alaskans affected by eating disorders.
Sign up today for two ECHO sessions designed to connect Alaska's interdisciplinary healthcare professionals with eating disorders experts. Each session offers 1 free CME/CE credit (see list below of professions included) to registrants who join live for at least 90% of the event and complete a survey.
On March 8, Dr. Christine Peat and AKEDA Co-Founder Jenny Loudon can also be heard on Line One: Your Health Connection with Dr. Justin Clark Eating Disorders and Higher Weight Bodies.
Project ECHO Sessions:
March 29Eating Disorders and Higher Weight Bodies withChristine Peat, Ph.D., FAED, LP Director of the National Center of Excellence on Eating Disorders
Discussion will focus on ways providers can approach conversations with patients in non-stigmatizing ways, how psychological underpinnings can be addressed to improve recovery, the importance of screening for eating disorders of all types with patients in larger bodies, and best practices for treating patients with eating disorders in larger bodies.
This presentation will define and describe the DSM5 diagnosis Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and how to recognize and effectively manage it. He will discuss the definition, prevalence, diagnosis, and management. Included will be discussion on the different subtypes of ARFID, each of which require a different conceptualization.
New, Lowered Rate on Temperament Based Treatment with Support Conference
with Dr. Laura Hill, April 26-28!
Great news! AKEDA is lowering the early bird rate for the 3-day conference on Temperament-Based Treatment with Support (TBT-S). The price is now $100 lower so you can attend 3 days of hands-on training with the internationally renowned Dr. Laura Hill for $550. The savings will almost fully cover the cost of 6 hours of online Level 1 training, which is required for the in-person conference.
Clients consistently report that TBT-S increases their motivation to change and it improve outcomes. This treatment integrates genetic, neurobiological and temperament research into treatment applications to augment current therapies. As such, TBT-S provides clinicians, dietitians, and medical practitioners with a biologically-based framework to apply other treatments.
This conference will provide 18 CEs and be highly interactive. This training can be used to assist adult patients 18+.
Level 2 certification is only provided in person, and this will be the first training of this type in North America. Be at the forefront of the latest evidence-based treatments for patients with eating disorders. Click for more information and to register.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: It's Time for Change
Feb. 20-26, 2023
Now is the time for more: more equity, inclusion, access, outreach, early-intervention, education, representation, advocacy, and awareness. In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, AKEDA is bringing awareness of eating disorders, especially among athletes. Showings of Winning at All Costs: Breaking the Silence on Eating Disorders can be seen on KAKM on Feb. 20 at 10 p.m. and at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub on Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. with a panel discussion.
AKEDA is also joining with the Collaborative of Eating Disorders Organizations on speaking out against the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAC)'s guidelines. We do not support intentional weight loss in children via the methods included in the guidelines, especially the recommendation of bariatric surgery and pharmaceutical products for children. Click here for a Medical Provider Resource that provides helpful information for providers and parents on screening for eating disorders and using weight-neutral language when discussing concerns.
For Your Clients:Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Workshop for Parents & Caregivers
March 31-April 1
Do you work with parents or caregivers of loved ones experiencing eating disorders? This 2-day skills based course is designed to help parents learn how to more effectively connect and communicate with their loved one, improve their ability to provide support during difficult situations (i.e. during meal support, handling social issues, addressing body image distress, etc.), and help their loved one navigate big feelings.
We know that caregivers don't cause eating disorders and related issues, and in fact are the best resource for a loved one's recovery. What parents need are support, some skills, and coaching. When AKEDA offered a 1-day EFFT workshop for parents in 2021, it was highly attended and many parents requested a longer training.
Melissa O'Neill, Ph.D. will offer this virtual workshop on Friday, March 31st and Saturday, April 1st from 9 AM - 4 PM AKT. Please note: Only 16 seats are available to assure that each participant gets individualized attention. Alaska families are prioritized with registration open to Alaska families through March 7. Please share this link!
If you are working with a clients with eating disorders or want to learn more or consult with others , please join the free Alaska Eating Disorder Consultation Groupon the second Tuesday of each month from noon-1 p.m.
This is free multidisciplinary consultation group is for providers of all types. Facilitated by Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) Dr. Melissa O'Neill, PhD, each session includes a short presentation and discussion on an eating disorder related topic. Attendees are encouraged to bring cases where they could benefit from consultation with the group. This counts as 1-hour of supervision for any providers seeking their CEDS certification.
Use the zoom link below and feel free to share with other providers and graduate students studying in this field.
