More than 28 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, yet unfortunately the majority of these individuals don't receive the treatment they need to recover due to barriers to care such as stigma, misinformation, cost and accessibility.
Join the Rock Recovery team for a webinar with Central East MHTTC covering the key signs, symptoms and treatment methods for eating disorders, as well as the basic principles of Intuitive Eating and how it is foundational for the recovery process.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Provide an overview of the signs, symptoms and prevalence of eating disorders as well as psychoeducation around the treatment models and options available for those struggling
Identify and outline the basic tenets and 10 principles that guide the process of Intuitive Eating and how they relate to eating disorder recovery
About the Speakers
Jenifer Smith is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia, focusing on disordered eating, health at every size (HAES), Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, anorexia, bulimia, self-esteem, body image, relapse prevention, and family dynamics. She has experience working at a variety of levels of eating disorder care, and is passionate about helping clients become the best version of themselves. Jenifer enjoys working with teens, adults, and families, integrating evidence-based approaches, including Internal Family Systems and solution-focused therapies. She has two Master's Degrees from Barry University in Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health. She joined Rock Recovery in November 2022.
Christie Dondero Bettwy is the Executive Director of Rock Recovery. Christie came on as Rock Recovery’s first staff member in April 2013 after serving as a faithful volunteer for three years. Having gone through recovery herself, Christie understands the depth of support needed to recover and is passionate about spreading the message that complete freedom from an eating disorder is possible, and she loves sharing her journey with the community.