EDRD Pro

Hey EDRD Pro members – fall is right around the corner! Here’s a sneak peek of the virtual learning to come:

🍁 Veganism and Eating Disorder Recovery: A Compassionate Perspective for Individualized Support with Taylor Wolfram, MS, RDN, LDN
🍁 Private Practice Kickstart: Essential Tips for Launching and Growing Your Nutrition Counseling Business with Amy Williamson, MS, RDN, CEDS, CDCES (she/her) of Seeds Nutrition Counseling; Kristen Murray, MS, RDN, LD (she/her); Minh-Hai Alex, MS, RDN, CD, RYT (she/her) of zing bars; and Virginia Newman, MS, RDN, CD (she/her)
🍁 Nutrition Therapy Approaches to Compulsive Eating In Kids with Heather Bell, MPH, RD, LDN (she/her) of Counseling and Nutrition Center 360
🍁 Leading with Care: Effective Strategies for Running Groups for Clients with Eating Disorders with Maggie Mills, MS, CN (she/her) of Liberating Jasper
🍁 Concern or Compulsion? Using Exposure and Response Prevention in the Treatment of Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and OCD with Katie Jeffrey, MS, RDN, CSSD (she/her)and Lissette Cortes, PsyD, CEDS (she/her) of Compassionate Healing Institute

Event details and membership signup are always live at www.EDRDpro.com

Those enrolled in our Binge Eating Disorder course get free access to monthly study groups with the course instructors!

Hosted by Fiona Sutherland of The Mindful Dietitian or Aaron Flores, RD, the aim of this hour is to have a space to continue to increase knowledge and skills for dietitians supporting clients with BED. This group will complement course content and allow for questions related to course material.

Details and registration are available now at www.EDRDpro.com/event/binge-eating-disorder-treatment-for-dietitians-september-study-group-2/

Dietitians who work with athletes will be better equipped to assess for and respond to energy deficit and eating disorders after completing our standalone eCourse, EveryBODY Athlete: Sports Nutrition + Eating Disorders for Dietitians! 🥍⚽️🏅

Earn 17 CE credits by attending this 12-session virtual symposium, which includes Nicola Sykes (Rinaldi), PhD of No Period. Now What? presenting Understanding the Etiology of REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and Applying the “All In” Principles of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) Recovery!

Course details and registration are available at www.EDRDpro.com/everybody-athlete/

✨Our next BIPoC Affinity Group is happening on Friday, September 13th!✨

We offer this group for BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) providers monthly with our Director of Education and Development, Angela Goens, MS, RDN, LD of Rooted Nutrition Services as the facilitator. All current EDRD Pro members who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Color are encouraged to participate.

This is intended to create a safe space that allows time for connection, support, and conversations that center BIPoC life experiences as eating disorder and mental health providers.

Details and registration at www.EDRDpro.com

✨Call for Webinar Proposals✨�

Are you passionate about a topic related to eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, or the non-diet approach? EDRD Pro webinars offer continuing education to registered dietitians relating to awareness, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders, as well as to the systems and structures that influence how individuals and communities experience and access food and eating, bodies and embodiment, and healthcare.

Interested in presenting? Submit your proposal at https://forms.gle/QBfZSmDuGkkf7dAr9

Are you an craving impactful change but feeling stuck in the system? We hope to see you on Wednesday, August 28th, from 11 am to 12 pm PDT to watch Bryan Lian, MS, RDN, CPCC (he/him) present Advocating for Change in Systems: A Recipe for the EDRD Professional!

Through case studies, you’ll learn key leadership skills and how to advocate effectively, aligning with IHI’s Triple Aim framework. Discover the power of humility, coalition-building, and values-aligned visioning. Leave with practical tools, like an Advocacy Map, to take your idea and turn it into a reality.

Details and membership signup at www.EDRDpro.com/event/advocating-for-change-in-systems-a-recipe-for-the-edrd-professional/

📣New Course Alert📣

Empower Your Practice: Advanced Nutrition Counseling for Eating Disorder Dietitians Through a Relational Lens with Annyck Besso of Sööma LLC - Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment is under development and launching soon!

Add your name to the interest list: https://forms.gle/5bXCiwYhRPsaK37a6

This course will offer a wealth of advanced training with over 10+ self-paced hours on topics such as:

• Developing confidence and consistency in incorporating therapeutic frameworks in your nutrition counseling to solidify your sessions and truly connect with the individual in front of you
• Refining your assessment to familiarize your client with your nutrition counseling style, communicate what you understand about their goals, and clarify their expectations around your work together
• Utilizing reflective and active listening with nervous system attunement for you and your client to provide a space where lived experience and present moment awareness are integral parts of your work
• Understanding how people pleasing tendencies can interfere with treatment for both the client and practitioner
• Incorporating practical questions and techniques to avoid burnout and ensure that you’re building a practice that aligns with your values
• Expanding beyond the basics of values-aligned work with an emphasis on using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Gaining practical experience and capacity to hold space for and respond to pieces of your client’s story that you haven’t been trained to treat
• Leaving with a comprehensive understanding of what advanced counseling skills look like and a readiness to practice applying and refining those skills in your work with eating disorders

Free August study group for all students enrolled in our Working with Adolescents and Their Families in Eating Disorder Treatment Version 2.0 Course! Sign up any time to access these monthly Zoom meetings with course instructors Katie Grubiak or Lauren Muhlheim of Eating Disorder Therapy LA: A Psychology Group

The aim of this hour is to have a space to continue increasing knowledge and skills for dietitians supporting clients through Family Based Treatment (FBT). Our time together will complement FBT course content and allow for questions related to course material.

Details and registration at www.EDRDpro.com/event/adolescent-fbt-v2-0-course-monthly-study-group-16/

Eating disorder providers save lives. Thank you to Melanee Dahl, MS, CNS, LDN, CD for everything you do to help and support others!

Join us for one of our upcoming webinars or events! Learn more at www.EDRDpro.com

Our next Weight Inclusive Diabetes and Eating Disorders Consult with Erin Phillips Nutrition is on Friday, July 26th!

This 8-person meeting focuses specifically on supporting your clients & patients with diabetes and eating disorders/disordered eating, facilitated by Erin Phillips Nutrition, weight-inclusive eating disorder dietitian and diabetes specialist. Free to EDRD Pro Members.

We’ll discuss specific questions and topics brought by you specific to diabetes and disordered eating. People with diabetes are up to three times as likely to develop an eating disorder than those without diabetes, but many clinicians feel that the recommendations for each of these diagnoses contradict each other, leaving you and your clients & patients feeling stuck. This group is intended to provide guidance to this nuance.

Registration is required, and we’ll limit the number of members to 8 to keep it participatory.

Details at www.EDRDpro.com/events

Hey Members! Do you have a case that you would like to discuss with guest Kelly Martin, MS, RDN, CD (she/her)?

Join us for our August Case Consult on the 21st! Please submit your case in advance by emailing a summary and your question/s to [email protected]. All members are welcome to submit a case and join us for the discussion hour.

We hope to (virtually) see you there! Details and membership signup at www.EDRDpro.com/event/august-case-consult-with-kelly-martin-ms-rdn-cd-she-her/

What does it look like to move beyond symbolic gestures and truly understand the diverse needs and experiences within LGBTQ+ communities? We look forward to welcoming Jordan Held, LCSW (he/him) on Tuesday, August 6th, at 9 am to explore just that, as he presents Beyond the Rainbow: Navigating Inclusivity in LGBTQ+ Services.

By recognizing the potential pitfalls of overemphasis on inclusivity, we can work towards creating spaces that foster genuine connection and support for all individuals, ensuring that no one is left feeling isolated or marginalized.

Details and membership signup at www.EDRDpro.com/event/beyond-the-rainbow-navigating-inclusivity-in-lgbtq-services/

Did you know that EDRD Pro members have access to 100+ CE webinars on demand? Watch webinar replays at your convenience – EMDR in Eating Disorder Treatment: A Collaborative Approach with Lisah Sutton-Williams, LCSW, LMFT!

Learn more and join our community at www.EDRDpro.com

Hey Members! Our July Case Consult with guest Tracy Brown, RD, LD/N is happening on Tuesday, July 30th, at 9 am PDT!

We hope to (virtually) see you there! Details and membership signup at www.EDRDpro.com /event/july-case-consult-with-tracy-brown-rd-ld-n/

✨Our next BIPoC Affinity Group is happening on Friday, July 26th!✨

We offer this group for BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) providers monthly with our Director of Education and Development, Angela Goens, MS, RDN, LD of as the facilitator. All current EDRD Pro members who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Color are encouraged to participate.

This is intended to create a safe space that allows time for connection, support, and conversations that center BIPoC life experiences as eating disorder and mental health providers.

Details and registration at www.EDRDpro.com/event/july-bipoc-providers-affinity-group-3/

Free July study group for all students enrolled in our Working with Adolescents and Their Families in Eating Disorder Treatment Version 2.0 Course! Sign up any time to access these monthly Zoom meetings with course instructors Katie Grubiak or Lauren Muhlheim of Eating Disorder Therapy LA: A Psychology Group.

The aim of this hour is to have a space to continue increasing knowledge and skills for dietitians supporting clients through Family Based Treatment (FBT). Our time together will complement FBT course content and allow for questions related to course material.

Details and registration at www.EDRDpro.com/event/adolescent-fbt-v2-0-course-monthly-study-group-17/

We look forward to welcoming LB Birchfield, MS, RD, CEDS-S (they/them) to present Relational Nourishment: Utilizing Polyvagal Theory to Expand Narratives around Disordered Eating on Thursday, July 25th, from 10 am to 11:30 am PDT!

This presentation will provide an overview of Polyvagal Theory and its role in diversifying narratives around disordered eating. We will discuss trauma-focused nutrition treatment, review the relationship between the nervous system and gastrointestinal system, discuss polyvagal techniques, and offer an invitation for the dietetic community to reimagine the role of the dietitian in eating disorder care.

Details at www.EDRDpro.com/event/relational-nourishment-utilizing-polyvagal-theory-to-expand-narratives-around-disordered-eating/

Our next Weight Inclusive Diabetes and Eating Disorders Consult Group is on Friday, July 26th!

This 8-person meeting focuses specifically on supporting your clients & patients with diabetes and eating disorders/disordered eating, facilitated by Erin Phillips Nutrition, weight-inclusive eating disorder dietitian and diabetes specialist. Free to EDRD Pro Members.

We’ll discuss specific questions and topics brought by you specific to diabetes and disordered eating. People with diabetes are up to three times as likely to develop an eating disorder than those without diabetes, but many clinicians feel that the recommendations for each of these diagnoses contradict each other, leaving you and your clients & patients feeling stuck. This group is intended to provide guidance to this nuance.

Registration is required, and we’ll limit the number of members to 8 to keep it participatory.

Details at www.EDRDpro.com/event/weight-inclusive-diabetes-and-eating-disorders-july-consult-group-4/

Dietitians who work with athletes will be better equipped to assess for and respond to energy deficit and eating disorders after completing our standalone eCourse, EveryBODY Athlete: Sports Nutrition + Eating Disorders for Dietitians! 🥍⚽️🏅

Earn 17 CE credits by attending this 12-session virtual symposium, which includes Megan Chacosky MS, RD, CSSD and Alicia Kendig Glass, MS, RD, CSSD’s presentation, RED-S in Olympic Sport: Current Practices, Lessons Learned, & Next Steps!

In Megan’s words: “I aim to use my passions for athletics and nutrition to empower those around me to pursue lasting, positive, informed relationships with food for health and performance for at any stage of life or sport.”

Course details and registration are available at www.EDRDpro.com/everybody-athlete/

✨Call for Webinar Proposals✨
Are you passionate about a topic related to eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, or the non-diet approach?

EDRD Pro webinars offer continuing education to registered dietitians relating to awareness, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders, as well as to the systems and structures that influence how individuals and communities experience and access food and eating, bodies and embodiment, and healthcare.

Interested in presenting? Submit your proposal at https://forms.gle/11j1k1nCjw5NGAjg9

Are you seeking an eating disorder provider? Or are you a professional looking to network or refer someone to care? The EDRD Pro “Find an Eating Disorder Professional” is a search tool available to the public to support your recovery journey.

Here, you can browse through providers and private practices who are part of the EDRD Pro community by specialty, name, or location.

Check it out at www.EDRDpro.com/professional-directory

We look forward to welcoming Kimmie Singh, MS, RD, CDN (she/her) on Wednesday, July 10th, from 10 am to 11 am PDT to present Unpacking PCOS and Eating Disorders!

Many providers receive limited training on both eating disorders and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, leaving the overlap of eating disorders and PCOS as one that is often misunderstood. This talk will help attendees better understand how PCOS influences eating disorder development and how to offer PCOS gentle nutrition recommendations in the context of eating disorder treatment and recovery. It will also unpack the complexities of body image work for those experiencing PCOS symptoms that affect appearance and mood.

Details at www.EDRDpro.com/event/unpacking-pcos-and-eating-disorders/

This 90-minute live virtual group with Stefanie Boone, MS, RD, CEDRD-S (she/her) and Dr. Nicole Riddle is open and free to all enrolled in DBT Plus! A Training for Eating Disorder Dietitians: Building Skills While Reducing Harm through a Social Justice Lens!

The theme for our July Study Group is Distressed Tolerance – SUDS Scale and Pro/Con List. Please join us as we delve into some more advanced DBT Distress Tolerance tools and skills!

Details and registration at www.EDRDpro.com/event/dbt-plus-monthly-skills-and-study-group-3/

Free July study group for all students enrolled in our Working with Adolescents and Their Families in Eating Disorder Treatment Version 2.0 Course! Sign up any time to access these monthly Zoom meetings with course instructors Katie Grubiak or Lauren Muhlheim of Eating Disorder Therapy LA: A Psychology Group.

The aim of this hour is to have a space to continue increasing knowledge and skills for dietitians supporting clients through Family Based Treatment (FBT). Our time together will complement FBT course content and allow for questions related to course material.

Details and registration at www.EDRDpro.com/event/adolescent-fbt-v2-0-course-monthly-study-group-17/

Hey Members! Do you have a case that you would like to discuss with guest Tracy Brown, RD, LD/N?

Join us for our July Case Consult on the 30th! Please submit your case in advance by emailing a summary and your question/s to [email protected]. All members are welcome to submit a case and join us for the discussion hour.

We hope to (virtually) see you there! Details and membership signup at www.EDRDpro.com

We look forward to welcoming LB Birchfield, MS, RD, CEDS-S (they/them) to present Relational Nourishment: Utilizing Polyvagal Theory to Expand Narratives around Disordered Eating on Thursday, July 25th, from 10 am to 11:30 am PDT!

This presentation will provide an overview of Polyvagal Theory and its role in diversifying narratives around disordered eating. We will discuss trauma-focused nutrition treatment, review the relationship between the nervous system and gastrointestinal system, discuss polyvagal techniques, and offer an invitation for the dietetic community to reimagine the role of the dietitian in eating disorder care.

Details and membership signup at www.EDRDpro.com

Dietitians who work with athletes will be better equipped to assess for and respond to energy deficit and eating disorders after completing our standalone eCourse, EveryBODY Athlete: Sports Nutrition + Eating Disorders for Dietitians! 🥍⚽️🏅

Earn 17 CE credits by attending this 12-session virtual symposium, which includes Oluremi Famodu-Jackson, PhD, RDN, CSSD, LDN, CLT presenting Pathway to the Pros: Working with Elite Athletes as a Sports Dietitian.

Course details and registration are available at www.EDRDpro.com/everybody-athlete/

Thank you to Maria Soledad de la Torre, MSc for the glowing review of our course, EDRD Pro Foundations: A Comprehensive Introduction to Eating Disorders!

The EDRD Pro Educational Team developed this up-to-date, fat-positive, and trauma-informed introductory series alongside presenter Amie Guice, MAED, RD, LD, CEDS. Whether you work with eating disorders or not, it is the jumping-off point for what all dietitians who work with patients need to know about disordered eating and eating disorders.

Register at any time to access all five parts:

🌟 Eating Disorder Diagnoses & Intro to the Recovery Journey
🌟 Levels of Care & The Role of the RDN / Nutritionist
🌟 The Initial Nutrition Assessment
🌟 The Treatment Pathway & Nutrition Counseling for Eating Disorders
🌟 Patient-Centered Care & Where to Go from Here

Details and registration at www.EDRDpro.com/edrd-pro-foundations/

Those enrolled in our Binge Eating Disorder course get free access to all the monthly study groups with the course instructors!

Hosted by Fiona Sutherland of The Mindful Dietitian or Aaron Flores, RD, the aim of this hour is to have a space to continue to increase knowledge and skills for dietitians supporting clients with BED. This group will complement course content and allow for questions related to course material.

Details at www.EDRDpro.com/event/binge-eating-disorder-treatment-for-dietitians-july-study-group-2/

We hope to see you on Wednesday, June 26th, from 11 am to 12:15 pm PDT to watch Vinny Welsby (they/them) present Fat Positive Social Media!

We regret to inform you that CDR did not prior approve this webinar for CE credit due to the presenter’s location. Remember that EDRD Pro members can receive CE credit for watching a webinar replay in our library at any time. We do not anticipate this happening for future webinars and are pleased to host Vinny to learn about fat-positive social media practices!

If you have a social media presence and want to ensure that your messaging aligns with anti-diet and fat positive values, this workshop is for you! Join us to gain confidence that what you are posting is inclusive and invitational for people across the size spectrum – and to learn common pitfalls to avoid. Leave feeling empowered and inspired!

Details and membership signup at www.EDRDpro.com