Nutrition Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment, part 1
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Nutrition Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment, part 1
#3 of 10 total courses in the Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS) Certification program
This course introduces the foundational principles of nutrition therapy in eating disorder treatment, from inclusive and trauma-informed perspectives, and staunchly grounded in evidence-based practices. Participants will explore the scope of practice for dietitians, the role of nutrition in medical and psychological stabilization, including education regarding both weight-inclusive and weight-centric paradigms.
This training explores and challenges traditional models of nutritional rehabilitation, and offers evidence-based alternatives grounded in harm reduction, accessibility, trauma-informed practices, and client/patient autonomy. Emphasis is placed on the collaborative treatment team, dismantling anti-fat bias in care, and supporting clients across the diagnostic spectrum.
Key Topics:
The role and scope of dietitians in eating disorder care
Inclusive, evidence-based, trauma-informed nutrition therapy
Medical and nutritional stabilization
Harm reduction and collaborative care
Challenging weight-normative assumptions in treatment
Nutrition care for clients across the weight and diagnostic spectrum
Step-by-step guidance for the nutritional management of clients with eating disorders over the course of recovery, including Initial, Middle and Later stages of care
Specific tools to combat Diet Culture are provided, intending to educate both clinicians and their clients
How to include family members and other supports in nutrition education and provision of needs