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Presenter: Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD, FAED, FAPA Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Medical Officer, Within Health Session Summary: In this insightful session, Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt traces the evolution of eating disorder treatment over the past two decades, drawing from her leadership in pioneering higher levels of care. With a focus on clinical innovation, she will explore the field’s most pivotal advancements—including the rise of trauma-informed approaches, the impact of virtual care, and the growing emphasis on whole-person healing. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how past lessons have shaped current best practices—and what lies ahead for the future of treatment. When: Thursday, May 22nd Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Who: Everyone is welcome Cost: Free Where: Zoom Key Breakthroughs in Eating Disorder Treatment: ● Trauma-Informed Care: Recognizing and integrating trauma into treatment plans at higher levels of care. ● Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in the DSM-5: The formal inclusion of BED, acknowledgment of weight stigma, and the rise of Health at Every Size (HAES) as a guiding principle. ● Diversity and Inclusion: Increased awareness and prioritization of inclusivity in eating disorder treatment. ● Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): From a little-known approach in 2000 to one of the most widely used treatment modalities today. ● Virtual Treatment: The expansion of technology-driven care, increasing accessibility and personalization of treatment. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify three health consequences of weight-loss-focused BED treatment. Describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria for home-based eating disorder care. List three previously discouraged treatment modalities that are now integrated into higher levels of care. About the Presenter Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD, FAED, FAPA Co-Founder, CEO, Chief Medical Officer, Within Health Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt is a world-leading expert on treating eating disorders. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, she has developed five distinctive treatment programs, all grounded on a strong bio-psycho-social foundation, and incorporating intensive psychotherapy, with behavioral foundations, and high medical standards. Wendy has developed a unique treatment approach that delves into the underlying issues that place a person at risk for mental health conditions and eating disorders and lead to healing, health and inner peace Wendy received her specialty training at New York University-Bellevue Hospital in New York City, she has also held faculty positions at New York University, Albert Einstein School of Medicine and University of Nevada School of Medicine. Wendy is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and in both Adult and Addiction Psychiatry. She is the author of two books, most recently Questions and Answers on Binge Eating Disorder, A Guide for Clinicians. She is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. She has received Senatorial Recognition for her commitment to the mental health treatment community. Can't make it? A recording of this workshop will be posted on our YouTube channel. Brought to you in collaboration with our sponsor, Within Unfortunately, we are not able to offer Continuing Education Credits for our workshops. For reminders about these events and others, sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of our home page https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/ For questions about this event, contact us at 303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org