Dietitian Course: Navigating Eating Disorders When You Are Not an Eating Disorder Dietitian

NAVIGATING EATING DISORDERS WHEN YOU ARE NOT AN EATING DISORDER DIETITIAN

Eating disorders, disordered eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns present to dietitian offices every day whether or not the dietitian identifies as an eating disorder professional. Unfortunately, due to a lack of training, many dietitians feel incompetent and even scared to treat people in fear of making it worse. This presentation is tailored for dietitians seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy for eating disorders so they can feel confident assessing and providing basic nutrition strategies while also knowing when to refer out.

This session will cover comprehensive tools for the assessment of eating behaviors and nutritional needs, developing personalized nutrition plans, integrating nutrition care for eating disorders, and client education topics to engage and improve readiness for change. Gain practical insights and evidence-based approaches to support individuals on their journey to recovery that goes beyond basic meal planning.

Take advantage of this opportunity to deepen your expertise and make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with eating disorders.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Recognize red flags associated with eating disorders, including behavioral, physical, and psychological indicators.

Explore the different assessment tools and methodologies used in evaluating the nutritional status and dietary behaviors of individuals with eating disorders.

Evaluate and differentiate the potential benefits and limitations of different dietary approaches in the context of eating disorder treatment.

Apply evidence-based nutrition interventions to address eating disorders' physiological, psychological, and nutritional aspects.

Live Webinar Date: Aug 27, 2024 (03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 10.1.2, 10.2.1, 4.2.5

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.5

Level(s): 1

Total Cost: 1.5 Site Credits

About the Presenter: Erin Gonzalez, MS,RDN, LD, CEDS

Erin Gonzalez, MS, RDN, LD, CEDS is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed by the State of Minnesota, specializing in dysfunctional eating and prevention and treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Intuitive Eating Counselor. She has also been a licensed facilitator for Am I Hungry® Mindful Eating Programs.

Erin has been an outpatient dietitian since 2007 and started a private practice in 2020 where she focuses on Intuitive Eating Coaching, development of educational material, and professional speaking. She has been an adjunct instructor at Minnesota State University, Mankato since 2012 and has also been an adjunct instructor and subject matter expert, developing curriculum for nutrition related courses at Rasmussen University. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals(IAEDP) and Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians & Professionals(EDRDPRO). Erin has invested majority of her career on trainings in the area of disordered eating and feels privileged to have taken trainings from Jessica Setnick(Eating Disorders Boot Camp), Barbara Birsinger(Behavior Decoding Method), Michelle May and Kari Anderson(Am I Hungry® Mindful Eating for Binge Eating), Tracy Brown(Somatic Nutrition Coaching), plus many more. Erin has provided presentations to professionals as well as to businesses and schools. She is actively sought out in her community for media opportunities and regularly contributes to newspaper, magazine, radio, and TV interviews.

Erin enjoys helping others to relearn how to be the expert of their own bodies again. She believes there is no one best way to help people heal their relationship with food and body which is why she has focused on gaining experience with various approaches and will continue to seek out further advanced training along with ongoing clinical consultation. Erin believes in the importance of coordinated care and works closely with other counselors and professionals to best support each client’s journey towards recovery.