It is our mission to promote a high level of professionalism among practitioners who treat individuals with eating disorders by promoting ethical and professional standards, offering education and training in the field, certifying those who have met prescribed requirements, promoting professional awareness of eating disorders and assisting in prevention efforts.
iaedp™-Tucson is committed to excellence in training and professionalism in the treatment of eating disorders.
To promote awareness and education of eating disorder professionals we offer three educational events each year.
To promote awareness and education of eating disorder professionals we offer three educational events each year.
Upcoming Events
April 12, 2024: Vaughn Darst, MS, RDN
presents
Treatment Priorities for Gender-Diverse Clients with Eating Disorders
presents
Treatment Priorities for Gender-Diverse Clients with Eating Disorders
Clinicians have a handful of misunderstandings about what it might look like to support transgender and non-binary clients, and this results in a limited capacity to address systemic barriers faced by these clients when accessing eating disorder treatment. A deeper look into the needs of gender diverse client populations reveals numerous ways clinicians can advocate for high quality, gender affirmative care in a variety of treatment settings. This session will explore strategies to work with gender dysphoria, body image, and common client and clinician concerns.
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Upon completion of this presentation, you will be able to:
Vaughn Darst is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in treating eating disorders in clients who identify as transgender, non-binary, fat and/or neurodivergent. Vaughn received his MS in Nutrition from USC, and his BA in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies, with a concentration in Transgender Studies, from Scripps College. Prior to becoming a dietitian Vaughn completed two fellowships at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and also served as a Health Educator in the Cal State System for over a decade. Vaughn’s main areas of focus are intuitive eating, Health at Every Size®, and body liberation advocacy. He seeks to work collaboratively with clients to establish a nourishing relationship to food and their body. Vaughn owns All Gender Nutrition, a virtual private practice, serving primarily queer, transgender and gender diverse clients with disordered eating and body image concerns. His TEDx Talk, “In a World That is Wrong About Us,” addresses the unique concerns of clients for whom their eating disorder exists at the intersection of gender, fatness, food, and identity.
Click here to see the flyer for this event!
Upon completion of this presentation, you will be able to:
- Explore the foundational principles of gender affirmative care, as applied to eating disorder treatment.
- Describe three barriers to treatment for gender diverse clients with eating disorders.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities for providers who provide gender-affirming care to gender diverse populations.
- Discuss relevant case studies of gender non-conforming clients seeking eating disorder treatment.
Vaughn Darst is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in treating eating disorders in clients who identify as transgender, non-binary, fat and/or neurodivergent. Vaughn received his MS in Nutrition from USC, and his BA in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies, with a concentration in Transgender Studies, from Scripps College. Prior to becoming a dietitian Vaughn completed two fellowships at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and also served as a Health Educator in the Cal State System for over a decade. Vaughn’s main areas of focus are intuitive eating, Health at Every Size®, and body liberation advocacy. He seeks to work collaboratively with clients to establish a nourishing relationship to food and their body. Vaughn owns All Gender Nutrition, a virtual private practice, serving primarily queer, transgender and gender diverse clients with disordered eating and body image concerns. His TEDx Talk, “In a World That is Wrong About Us,” addresses the unique concerns of clients for whom their eating disorder exists at the intersection of gender, fatness, food, and identity.
Click HERE to register for the April 12 event!
April 26-28, 2024: Training (Tier 1) > Course: Introduction to Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders IN-PERSON
presented by Rachel Lewis-Marlow, MS, EDS, LCMHC, LMBT
Learn about Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders (ERED), an attachment-based, trauma-informed and somatically integrative approach to eating disorders treatment through this 3-day, in-person Introduction to Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders (ERED) experiential training.
Save the Date!
June 21, 2024: Dr. Anita Johnson, Ph.D, CEDS-S
presents
Using Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science to Treat Body Image
- Identify the role of symbolic language in negative self-talk about the body.
- Explain how recent studies in neuroscience contribute to understanding body image.
- Utilize metaphor as a tool for helping clients understand the connection between negative body image, deeper emotions, and underlying thoughts.
November 8, 2024: Sam Finkelstein, RD
presents
Harm Reduction in Eating Disorder Treatment
More information and registration coming soon!
Thank you Sponsors!
iaedp™-Tucson relies on the generous contributions of our sponsors to provide educational events and resources to our community.
Interested In Sponsoring iaedp Tucson?
There are many benefits to becoming a sponsor for iaedp™-Tucson. Sponsors are recognized at our events and we include sponsor logos and website links on our event flyers, promotional materials, and website. For more information, please contact us.
There are many benefits to becoming a sponsor for iaedp™-Tucson. Sponsors are recognized at our events and we include sponsor logos and website links on our event flyers, promotional materials, and website. For more information, please contact us.