Join retired Navy Senior Chief Leah Stiles for an insightful presentation on the often-overlooked issue of eating disorders in the military. With a wealth of experience and a passion for mental health advocacy, Leah explores the unique challenges of military culture, from the pressures of fitness standards to the stigma surrounding seeking help. This talk is designed to empower attendees with actionable insights and strategies to foster a culture of support and understanding for those affected by eating disorders.
Leah will also introduce the inspiring concept behind SEA WAVES’ Lighthouse Project: Need a Light; Be a Light. This message underscores the importance of offering guidance, hope, and compassion to those in need while also prioritizing self-care to remain a light for others. Whether you’re connected to the military or simply want to be part of a solution that fosters resilience and well-being, this session will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to make a difference.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to create positive change and be a guiding light for those navigating difficult challenges.
When: Thursday, February 20th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Who: Everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
About the Presenter
Leah Stiles is a retired Navy Senior Chief with over 20 years of distinguished service in public affairs. She is the founder of SEA WAVES, which stands for Support, Education, Awareness, Wellness, and Validation for Eating Disorders and Self-Care.
SEA WAVES provides free clinical screenings, educational resources, and proactive outreach to service members and their families. With Pentagon approval and inclusion in programs like Military OneSource and the Wounded Warrior Project, SEA WAVES bridges the gap between existing resources and those who need them most. Through initiatives like the MEDAL Training Program and the Lighthouse Project, the organization fosters a culture of resilience, informed leadership, and accessible care.
Leah’s dedication to addressing eating disorders and mental health challenges within the military community is both personal and professional, inspiring waves of change wherever her message reaches.
Can’t make it? A recording of this workshop will be posted on our YouTube channel.
Brought to you in collaboration with SEA WAVES
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It is very common for individuals to experience an eating disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at the same time. In this presentation we will explore the connection between the two and how they may interact. We will delve into some myths and misunderstandings about OCD, as well as how OCD behaviors can show up in anorexia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, body dysmorphic disorder, and more.
When: Friday, March14th at 9am MT
Who: Everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
About the Presenter
“Hi, I’m Eada! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Morning Bird Therapy in Denver. I am passionate about helping adults and teens heal their relationship with mind, body, food, and exercise. I have worked in the mental health field since 2018 in hospitals, schools, private practice, and all levels of eating disorder care. Although I specialize in working with food and body, I love to work with other intersecting concerns like anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, life transitions, and more. I also love working with athletes and students.”
Can’t make it? A recording of this workshop will be posted on our YouTube channel.
Brought to you in collaboration with Eada Gendelman and Morning Bird Therapy
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer Continuing Education Credits for our workshops
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The mission of The Eating Disorder Foundation is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support, and advocacy. Learn more about us at https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/
Part of the EDF X Within Workshop Series
Learning Objectives:
- Name two body systems affected by medical complications of eating disorders.
- Describe the potential medical sequelae of eating disorders.
- Explain one medical complication of eating disorders that can worsen with GLP-1 RA use.
Abstract:
All eating disorders can be associated with serious medical complications affecting every organ system in the body. While the burgeoning availability of weight loss pharmaceuticals has caused great promise for the management of chronic conditions, those with eating disorders who take these medications are at an increased risk for compounded medical sequelae. In this presentation common medical complications of eating disorders and their pathophysiology will be presented. Additionally, the influence of hormone-based pharmacotherapeutics on common eating disorder medical complications will be discussed.
When: Thursday, March 20th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Who: Everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
About the Presenters
Chief Health Officer at Within Health | Chrissy Stockert, RN
Coming to you from sunny and warm Miami Florida! Chrissy’s journey in healthcare started after a career as a teacher, and she still loves to bring education into the work she does every day. After becoming a nurse in 2010, and working in various specialities, she found her passion, and has dedicated the past 12 years to specializing in the field of eating disorders. She feels honored every day to work in this field and with this population. Guiding individuals towards recovery is both her mission and privilege.
Beyond her professional endeavors, she is a proud mother of two wonderful children. She loves to go to their school plays and cheer at their soccer games! When she’s not chasing around her little ones, you can probably find her baking, reading, walking, or – yes, she’s a nerd at heart – doing a crossword puzzle! (edited)
Chief Nutrition Officer at Within Health | Shaun Riebl, PhD, RDN
Dr. Riebl provides trauma-informed nutrition therapy to individuals struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders. His passion for this population began with his master’s thesis studying eating disorders in male cyclists, and he continued to explore eating behaviors during his doctoral work. Dr. Riebl has held assistant professorships at UNC Chapel Hill and The University of Mississippi as well as research positions with Duke University. With over 15 years of clinical experience, he promotes freedom, flexibility, and nourishment with food while providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for all people.
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
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The mission of The Eating Disorder Foundation is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support, and advocacy. Learn more about us at https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/
Part of the EDF X Within Workshop Series
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.
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Nurturing Nutritional Recovery at Home
How Family Language and Behavior Shapes Adolescent Eating Disorder Recovery
Presenter: Denise Skinner, RDN, LD Adolescent Registered Dietitian, EDCare Kansas City
Session Summary:
This presentation, grounded in a nutritional perspective, examines how to cultivate a home environment that supports adolescents and families in eating disorder recovery. It highlights the impact of family language and behaviors surrounding food, movement, body image, and comparisons on the recovery journey. Participants will learn actionable strategies to promote supportive communication, establish healthy boundaries, and uphold values that align with recovery goals. The presentation will also address common challenges, providing approaches to foster trust, consistency, and resilience within the family system.
When: Thursday, June 5th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Who: Everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
About the Presenter
Denise Skinner earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at Kansas State University in 2018. She then completed her dietetic internship in 2019 and a Master of Science in Dietetics & Nutrition in 2020 from the University of Kansas Medical Center. She has experience working with people of all ages and in all seasons of life. Denise wholeheartedly believes that good health exists at every size and loves to challenge the social construct that weight is the primary indicator of an individual’s health, success, and value.
Can’t make it? A recording of this workshop will be posted on our YouTube channel.
Brought to you in collaboration with our sponsor, EDCare
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer Continuing Education Credits for our workshops.
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Part of the EDF X Within Workshop Series
Care Without Borders: Expanding and Enhancing Eating Disorder Treatment Through Remote Delivery
When: Thursday, July 17th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Who: Everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
Description: As virtual care becomes a permanent fixture in healthcare, its impact on eating disorder treatment demands close examination. This session will provide an overview of the benefits of remote eating disorder treatment, including expanded access, greater flexibility and continuity of care, and enhanced family involvement. Presenters will also address challenges and clinical considerations for virtual delivery, such as digital literacy, patient engagement, safety, and therapeutic connection. Strategies for adapting treatment approaches and leveraging technology to deliver care that preserves, or in some cases enhances, core elements of effective treatment will be discussed. Drawing on emerging research, clinical case examples, and real-world outcomes, participants will gain a broad understanding of the opportunities, limitations, and growing evidence base for remote eating disorder treatment
Presenters:
Caitlin Shepherd is the Clinical Research Director at Within Health. As a licensed psychologist and Research Affiliate at Smith College, she has over a decade of experience in the eating disorder field. She earned both her M.S. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University and then completed advanced clinical and research training in the Eating Disorders Program at Weill Cornell Medical College/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She has extensive experience treating individuals with eating disorders and other mental health concerns in a variety of settings across levels of care. She has also held faculty positions at several institutions, including Wesleyan University and Smith College where she taught clinical and research-oriented courses and managed an eating disorders research lab. As a researcher, she has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at numerous regional, national, and international conferences. She is an active member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, currently serving as a co-chair for the Educational Programming Committee.
Rebecca Brumm, Chief Clinical Officer at Within Health, brings nearly two decades of experience and heartfelt dedication to her role. A proud graduate of Central Michigan University, Rebecca is deeply committed to the integration of mind, body, and soul—an ethos that shapes both her leadership and clinical approach.
Since beginning her career as a therapist in 2005, Rebecca has guided clients through a wide range of mental health challenges. She is especially passionate about helping individuals improve body image, rebuild self-worth, and recover from eating disorders. Her work is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and a belief in the transformative power of healing from within.
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.
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Identifying “Red Flags” in Patients with an Eating Disorder
Topic: Identifying “Red Flags” in Patients with an Eating Disorder
When: Thursday, January 29th
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MT
Who: A professional continuing education event – though everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
Description:
Eating disorders can be deadly. Helping clients get into the right level of care can literally save a client’s life. This 1 credit hour presentation, we will outline how to identify medical and behavioral warning signs that your client may need a higher level of care, review levels of care in eating disorder treatment, discuss how to access care and what to do when you have a client who is resistant to getting the care they need.
About the presenter: Dr. Kamila Cass is a Clinical Psychologist at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health, providing psychodiagnostic assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention services to individuals with severe eating and feeding disorders.
Dr. Kamila Cass is a Clinical Psychologist at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health, providing psychodiagnostic assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention services to individuals with severe eating and feeding disorders. Dr. Cass helps patients at ACUTE tolerate the demands of hospitalization and feel a sense of hope and motivation for recovery. Dr. Cass has worked in the field for many years, providing a range of eating disorder services, including specialty eating disorder treatment on college campuses, eating disorder treatment in private practice, and inpatient services. Dr. Cass helped design the behavioral health program of a bariatric surgery unit, educating the staff about eating disorders, and has conducted over 400 pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery. Dr. Cass is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and has developed Continuing Education courses on eating disorders for the New Mexico Psychological Association. She is active in research and publishing and has presented her research on pro-anorexia websites at international eating disorder conferences. She values integrating the latest evidence-based treatments and knowledge about eating disorders into her clinical practice. Dr. Cass earned her master’s and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri, completing her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Can’t make it? A recording of this workshop will be posted on our YouTube channel.
Brought to you in collaboration with our sponsor, ACUTE center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health
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The mission of The Eating Disorder Foundation is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support, and advocacy. Learn more about us at https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/
Topic: Step Into My Office: Fostering Mental Health Support for Athletes
When: Thursday, February 5th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM MT
Who: Everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
Description:
Learn to recognize and respond to eating disorders and mental health concerns occurring in the team or athletic environment in a supportive and approachable manner.
About the presenter:
Taylor Smith earned a BA from Ohio Wesleyan University, majoring in both Sports Management and Journalism. During his undergrad, Taylor gained invaluable insights into athletic performance and teamwork through his participation on the varsity swim team, in addition to seven years as a competitive swim coach before deciding to further his education. Taylor went back to school to pursue a Master’s in Sports and Performance Psychology at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology.
While at DU, Taylor began working with individuals suffering from eating disorders as a program therapist. Over the course of four years he developed a passion for helping individuals find balance in their relationship with food, their bodies, and movement.
Currently, Taylor serves as the Mental Performance Coach for the Athlete EDGE® program. He is enthusiastic about working with athletes and focusing on equipping them with the skills necessary to recover and maintain recovery from an eating disorder while also helping each individual excel in their respective sport. Taylor firmly believes in the importance of sports and mindful play for personal well-being, emphasizing that sports should always be enjoyable and fulfilling.
Can’t make it? A recording of this workshop will be posted on our YouTube channel.
Brought to you in collaboration with our sponsor, Athlete EDGE® at EDCare.
Please note that this is not a Continuing Education event.
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For questions about this event, contact us at 303-322-3373 or [email protected]
The mission of The Eating Disorder Foundation is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support, and advocacy. Learn more about us at https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/
Picky Eaters, or Something Else?
Topic: Comorbidity in Focus: Personality Disorders and Eating Disorders
When: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Who: A professional continuing education event – though everyone is welcome
Cost: Free
Where: Zoom
Description: This presentation will provide an overview of current practices for diagnosing personality disorders, explore criticisms of these practices, and discuss the intersection of various personality disorder diagnoses with eating disorders. Implications for best clinical treatment practices and treatment options will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss current mechanisms for classifying and diagnosing personality disorders according to DSM-5-TR criteria.
- Describe the intersection of various personality disorders with different eating disorder diagnoses.
- Identify how comorbid personality disorders impact clinical presentations, vulnerability factors, and treatment in adults with eating disorders.
- Apply evidence-based assessment tools and therapeutic modalities for diagnosing and treating individuals with eating disorders and comorbid personality disorders, including applications in clinical practice.
About the speaker:
Kyla Bennett, LCSW, LSCSW
Clinical Manager, EDCare Kansas City
Kyla Bennett is a licensed clinical social worker in the states of Kansas, Colorado, and Missouri. Kyla graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology and Gender and Women’s Studies. Kyla earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota in 2016. She went on to complete a post-MSW fellowship at the University of California-Berkeley, where she served on the eating disorder treatment team at the campus health center.
Kyla first began working with eating disorders in 2015. She joined the EDCare Kansas City team in 2017 and has enjoyed working in a number of roles here, including primary therapist, admissions/utilization review, and most recently, program manager. Kyla has experience working with individuals with eating disorders and their families in both individual and group settings within residential, PHP/IOP, and outpatient levels of care.
Kyla strives to challenge and support clients as they work towards renegotiating a healthy relationship with food and establishing a life worth living. She enjoys clinically supervising therapists seeking independent licensure and providing education to the next generation of social workers as an adjunct at the University of Kansas.
Continuing Education Information:
CE credits will be available for psychologists and mental health professionals. Qualified participants who attend the full live virtual session will receive a certificate of attendance for one (1) clock hour. Please note:
- Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded.
- CE credit is only available for live attendance. Watching a recording does not qualify.
- Participants are responsible for verifying with their state licensing boards whether CE credits will be accepted for their specific discipline.
EDCare has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7113. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. EDCare is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.EDCare is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. EDCare maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Can’t make it? A recording of this workshop will be posted on our YouTube channel.
Brought to you in collaboration with our sponsor, EDCare
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For questions about this event, contact us at 303-322-3373 or [email protected]
The mission of The Eating Disorder Foundation is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support, and advocacy. Learn more about us at https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/