Professional Training

Therapists, nutritionists, physicians and clinicians who treat patients with eating disorders are invited to participate in ED-180 training seminars and lectures. Seminars are held ten times a year at the ED-180 offices and at the conference center in the 400 building. Interested professionals should check the ED-180.com website for announcements and subscribe for email notifications. The seminars are free but a reservation is required as space is limited.

The seminar series is led by Dr. Jeffrey DeSarbo and features special topics and various speakers who treat eating disorders and related mental health issues. Topic subjects include everything from developing a better understanding of the patient to the medical and biological aspects of these conditions. Topics include:

• Understanding the Biology of Eating Disorders
• Overcoming Obstacles in Eating Disorder Treatment
• Brain Functioning in Eating Disorders and Mental Health Disorders
• Nutritional Findings in Anorexia and Bulimia
• Advanced Therapeutic Approaches in ED Treatment
• Addressing Substance Use with EDs
• The Impact on Family Dynamics with the ED Patient
• Medical Findings, Monitoring and Treatment with Anorexia
• Techniques for Body Image Distortions
• Sexual Function and Dysfunction with EDs
• Translating the “Foreign Language” of ED Patients
• Assessment and Treatment Planning with a New Patient