Core Course 1 - Overview of Eating Disorders
This introductory course in eating disorders will provide an overview of eating disorders from a social justice perspective with attention to the diverse people who experience eating disorders and the systemic barriers they may face in obtaining a diagnosis and accessing treatment. We will discuss how weight stigma impacts people in bodies of all sizes and provide education about Health at Every Size^®. Factors that contribute to the development of an eating disorder, including neurobiological findings, genetic influences, and bio-psychosocial implications, will be addressed. Symptom manifestation and presentation in conjunction with diagnostic criteria will be presented.

Margo Maine, PhD, FAED, CEDS, is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in eating disorders and related issues for over 35 years. A Founder and Adviser of the National Eating Disorders Association and Founding Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, Dr. Maine is author of: Pursuing Perfection: Eating Disorders, Body Myths, and Women at Midlife and Beyond; Treatment of Eating Disorders: Bridging the Research- Practice Gap; Effective Clinical Practice in the Treatment of Eating Disorders; The Body Myth; Father Hunger; and Body Wars. The 2007 recipient of The Lori Irving Award for Excellence in Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, 2014 recipient of the Don and Melissa Nielsen Lifetime Achievement Award  and  2015 NEDA Lifetime Achievement Award, she served as senior editor of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention for 25 years. A member of the Renfrew Foundation Conference Committee, and their Clinical Advisory Board, and the Walden Clinical Advisory Board, Maine is a 2016 Honoree of the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. She lectures nationally and internationally on eating disorders and maintains a private practice, Maine & Weinstein Specialty Group, in West Hartford, CT. She loves the earth and gets up early every day to enjoy it.

Beth Hartman McGilley , Ph.D., FAED, CEDS,  is a psychologist in private practice, specializing in the treatment of eating and related disorders, body image, athletes, trauma, and grief. A Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), and a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, she has practiced for over 35 years, writing, lecturing, supervising, directing an inpatient eating disorders program and providing individual, family and group therapy.  She has presented, edited and published extensively in the field of eating disorders, including being a former journal editor for Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment & Prevention, and co-editor for the book: Treatment of Eating Disorders: Bridging the Research/Practice Gap. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. McGilley has been a chair or member of numerous committees for the AED since its inception, a member of the Renfrew Conference Committee and a core curriculum teacher for iaedp certification students. Dr. McGilley also specializes in applications of sports psychology and performance enhancement techniques for athletes at all levels of competition. She was the sports psychology consultant for the Wichita State University Women’s Basketball team from 2005-2008. She was the co-founder and co-chair of the Association for Applied Sports Psychology (AASP) Eating Disorders Special Interest Group from 2007-2012.  Dr. McGilley co-founded and for 12 years served as the President of the Healing Path Foundation, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders in Kansas. She was a 2008 graduate of the Kansas Health Foundation Leadership Fellows Training program. Her hobbies include competitive cycling, hiking, writing, and time with her therapy dog, Wheeler the Healer.

Core Course 3 - Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders
Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders discusses the role of the registered dietitian and nutrition therapy addressing clinical assessment, refeeding issues and medical/ethical concerns within all levels of care. The registered dietitian's integration of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT and ACT will be highlighted.

Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN, CEDRD-S, Sondra Kronberg is the Founder/Executive Director of Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative and F.E.E.D. (Facilitated Eating Events and Direction) Intensive Out-Patient programs. Sondra is a nutrition therapist with 35 years of experience and a recognized leader in the field.  She specializes in the collaborative treatment for the full spectrum of eating disorders including Binge Eating Disorder and Orthorexia.  She is a licensed clinical nutritionist, certified eating disorder specialist and collaborative treatment consultant.  Sondra is a founding member and media spokesperson of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Sondra is one of International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, (iaedp) “influencers”, Certification Core Course instructors and certified supervisors.  She is the author of the Comprehensive Eating Disorder Learning/Teaching Handout Series Manual. Contributing author, Nutrition Therapy-Evolution, Collaboration and Counseling Skills in the book, Eating Disorders in Special Populations: Medical, Nutritional and Psychological Treatment. Most currently a consultant for the Carolyn Costin Institute, Sondra received the International Association of Eating Disorder Professional (IAEDP) - Certified Specialist Award, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) - Excellence in Treatment Award and the Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists (SCAN) - Excellence in Practice Award. In 2017, Sondra received NEDA’s first Legacy Award. Sondra presents regularly at national conferences for professionals and the public. She brings awareness to prevention, education and treatment and has appeared on PBS, Good Morning America, ABC, CBS, Fox 5, Dr. Oz, 20/20 and Anderson Cooper.

Beth Harrell, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD-S - Beth Harrell began her work with eating disorders in 1995 in inpatient/residential setting.  Since then she has worked in all levels of care and with AN, BN, BED and ARFID ages 8-78. Beth spent the last 8 years working in outpatient care with children and adolescents and has a special place in her heart for kids whose eating disorders are missed because of their weight.  She is an active member of the MO Eating Disorders Council since 2014 and provides training for RDs across the state, she serves on the board for the Body Balance Coalition in Kansas City, and has been on iaedp's Certification Committee for the past 5 years and as Director of Certification since May 2017

Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED, CEDS - Philip Mehler, worked at Denver Health for more than 30 years serving as its first-ever CMO for 10 years and ultimately as Medical Director-Denver Health and Hospital Authority. While at Denver Health, he founded ACUTE and continues as its Executive Medical Director. He also now serves as President and Chief Science Officer with Eating Recovery Center. Dr. Mehler has conducted research into optimal treatment of the medical issues of severe cases of anorexia and bulimia, authoring close to 460 publications, including Medical Complications of Eating Disorders now in its third edition. He is the recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Clinician Award (AED), he is also the recipient of The Silver & Gold Award from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2013, the highest award given annually to an alumnus and recognized among the “Best Doctors in America” for 23 consecutive years. He is the Glassman Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado.

Anna Tanner, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, CEDS,  Dr. Anna Tanner is Vice President of Medical Services for Veritas Collaborative. She is a board-certified Pediatrician who has specialized in the care of complicated adolescent patients, in particular patients with
eating disorders, throughout her career. Dr. Tanner received her BA cum laude from Williams College, and completed medical school and residency
at Vanderbilt University. She served on the faculty at Vanderbilt University and is currently on the faculty of Emory University School of Medicine as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and a Fellow in the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine.

iaedp Approved Supervisor Course

Leading By Example: A How-To Workshop for iaedp^TM Certification Supervisors 
The word "supervision" means different things to therapists, registered dietitians and medical providers. The iaedp^TM-approved supervisor is responsible for providing guidance as mentor to our future eating disorder specialists ensuring the varied experiences, practice hours and skill level meets the iaedp^TM standard of excellence. Whether you are an approved supervisor or want to become one, this workshop will inspire, and safeguard continued clinical advancement for those struggling with eating disorders.

Kari Anderson has specialized in eating disorder treatment for 30 years having positioned herself as a respected clinician and leader in the field. After earning her Doctorate of Behavioral Health at Arizona State University in 2012, she co-authored the acclaimed book and workbook, Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat for Binge Eating: A Mindful Eating Program for Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body. Her memoir: Food, Body and Love, but the Greatest of These is Love will be released in early 2021. She currently has a private practice based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.

Amanda Mellowspring is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals with almost two decades of experience leading the treatment of eating disorders at various levels of care.  Amanda currently serves on the Certification Committee for iaedp and co-authored the original publication defining the Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for RDs working with eating disorders in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Amanda is Vice President of Nutrition Services for Monte Nido & Affiliates, overseeing nutrition programming and services for Monte Nido programs, Oliver-Pyatt Centers, and Clementine programs across the country.

Dr. Delia Aldridge is a Board Certified Psychiatrist, iaedp™-Approved Supervisor and Medical Director, Chicago Suburbs, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center. Dr Aldridge has 20 years of experience in treating pediatric and adult patients with Eating Disorders and complex psychiatric co-occuring conditions including self injury, PTSD, mood disorders and substance use disorders. She serves on the iaedp Certification and Supervision Committee, and is the Certification Chair for Heartland iaedp. Dr. Aldridge is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Rosalind Franklin University/ The Chicago Medical School.

Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-S is a Regional Assistant Vice President at The Renfrew Centers, overseeing clinical and administrative operations at five locations. Ms. Edwards-Gayfield holds licenses as a counselor and supervisor in both Oklahoma and North Carolina.  She is an advocate for the awareness of eating disorders affecting BIPOC. Ms. Edwards-Gayfield is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Supervisor (CEDS-S) and is a Co-Chair of the African American Eating Disorder Professionals Committee (AAEDP). She also contributed a chapter in the recently published book, Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician’s Guide.

Caryl James is a Clinical Psychologist and Eating Disorder Specialist employed to the University of the West Indies, Mona as a senior lecturer and the psychology unit coordinator. She is an advocate for raising eating disorder awareness in the Caribbean and works diligently with eating disorder sufferers and family members. Caryl is the pioneer behind the first International Eating Disorder conference  ‘Dying to be Beautiful? Body Image, Eating Behaviours and Health in the Caribbean'. In the international community she actively informs about the Caribbean culture and its impact on the presentation and treatment of eating disorders.

Meyleen Velasquez, LCSW, PHM-C, RPT-S, is a Latinx psychotherapist specializing in perinatal and infant mental health. She is a social work doctoral student focusing her research on anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices in mental health. Her practice supports women and clinicians working on practicing from an anti-oppressive framework.

Acknowledging Racism Doesn't Make you Racist: Factors to Consider When Treating Eating Disorders: Allyship- Going Beyond the Performative

Systemic racism has pervasive impacts on those suffering from eating disorders as well as those engaged in trying to alleviate that suffering. These injustices disproportionately harm communities of color, clients we serve and relationships within our spheres of influence. We explore authentic allyship that focuses on actions over rhetoric and discuss the importance of social justice approaches in our clinical work to both elevate and deepen our work with ameliorating the impacts of eating disorders. These presentations focus on applying racial consciousness to addressing injustices in our clinical practice and acting as allies and advocates for those struggling with EDs.

Norman Kim is the co-founder and principal of the Institute for Antiracism and Equity, a social justice focused consultancy, and the Deputy Director of Ayana Therapy, an app startup focused on providing culturally intelligent, adapted, and accessible care to marginalized communities. He completed his B.A. at Yale and his Ph.D. in Psychology at UCLA. He is a regular national and international speaker, educator, and passionate advocate with a particular focus on minority status and barriers to mental health care in marginalized communities. He is the founding co-chair of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Committee of iaedp, on the inaugural Behavioral Health Taskforce for the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, the co-chair of the Transcultural SIG for the Academy of Eating Disorders, and serves on numerous advisory boards. Norman was the co-founder of Reasons Eating Disorder Center.

Ashley Acle, MBA, MFT, LMFT is a healthcare consultant, clinical supervisor, and advocate passionate about health equity and integrating culture in mental health treatments. She brings this perspective to her work, building upon her leadership experiences as Regional Director of Compliance, Director of Clinical Services, and Program Director. Ashley has served clients and studied eating disorders, suicidality, relationships, and emotional expression for the last 13 years in treatment settings and all levels of care.

Ashley currently serves clients struggling with mental health through her practice. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, strengths-based, creative, and culturally sensitive, incorporating contextual factors and empowerment. She consults for organizations and leads clinical supervision and educational workshops for healthcare professionals, inviting collaborative learning, reflection, dialogue, and activism to advance cultural sensitivity and anti-oppressive practices. She has presented at the American Psychological Association (APA) and the International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp).

As the Director of Regional Outreach, Mia Harris works to build referral partnerships in the area and share the life changing work Alsana offers. She is the Anti-Racism committee lead for the Social Justice Task Force.

Mia has a Master’s in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism Intervention. Before joining Alsana, she was a Therapist for youth with autism and transitioned into an outreach role for an autism treatment facility.

Mia is passionate about empowering marginalized and underserved communities. She is also caring, fun-loving and always laughing. Mia loves to read, listen to podcasts and spend time with her Aussiedoodle.

Charlece “Charlie” Bishop is a licensed marriage and family therapist owner of a private practice and Black Girl Body Podcast. She is an international and national speaker and author. Charlie's interests include advocating and educating the community on African-American's challenges with eating disorders and body image issues. She serves as a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Alabama Marriage and Family Therapy Network, Couples and Intimate Relationships Network, Alabama Counseling Association, and the African-American Eating Disorders Professional Sub-Committee.

Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS, is an expert in eating disorders and addictions. She is the author of three books; the latest is The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook. She is the CEO of The Anchor Program™, an online program for binge eating, emotional eating and food addiction. Dr. Ross also gave a TEDxPleasantGrove talk on “Historical and Intergenerational Trauma.” She is the co-chair of the AAEDP-BIPOC (African American Eating Disorder Professionals – Black Indigenous People of Color) subcommittee of iaedp) and a contributing author to “Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician’s Guide.”