Aaron Flores

5151 East Grant Road,Tucson AZ 85712

14 April, 2023

Description

Aaron Flores, RDNChallenging Weight Stigma and Anti-Fat Bias in Treatment of Eating Disorders7:45 am - 8:15 am - Check In, Breakfast & Conversation with colleagues and sponsors 8:15 am - 11:30 am - Announcements & Presentation Participants must be present for the entire presentation, ALL participants will sign in and sign out, and complete the evaluation in order to obtain an attendance certificate. Objectives: List three ways in which weight stigma shows up in eating disorder treatmentDescribe what implicit bias is and how it impacts the care of those experiencing eating disorders. Utilize specific tools to become more comfortable with discussing weight and body image issues with clients.Description: Join Aaron Flores, RDN as he explores how supporting those who struggle with eating disorders changes when we see the impact of diet culture, weight stigma and anti-fat bias in our society. This talk will explore how weight stigma and bias show up in society and its impact on those who experience eating disorders and those who treat them. After exploring these impacts, useful tools will be provided to help clinicians hold space for difficult conversations that are necessary for our clients’ healing. Speaker Bio: Aaron Flores is a registered dietitian nutritionist and Certified Body Trust® provider. With over 10 years of experience, Aaron has worked with eating disorders in a variety of settings over his career including the VA Healthcare System and Center for Discovery. He currently has a private practice in Calabasas, CA. Aaron uses Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size®, and Body Trust® as the framework to help individuals develop a more compassionate, non-judgmental approach to food and their body. His work has been featured on the 10% Happier Podcast, in the New York Times, Huffington Post and BuzzFeed. Aaron is also a frequent speaker, presenting at national and international eating disorder conferences. In addition to his individual work with clients, he is also a podcaster. His two shows are Men Unscripted and, Dietitians Unplugged. This workshop is appropriate for: Mental health professionals, physicians, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, school counselors, school psychologists, health coordinators, and other helping professions with an interest in learning more about the prevention, treatment, and recovery from an eating disorder. 3 Continuing Education Credits available: Psychologists - This program is co-sponsored by The Meadows and iaedp-Tucson. The Meadows is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; The Meadows maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Participants must be present for the entire presentation (sign in and sign out required) and complete the evaluation in order to obtain a CE certificate. This course meets criteria for 3.0 hours of continuing education credit hours for psychologists. The iaedpTM Foundation, Inc., and their affiliated Chapters do not endorse any individual sponsors, treatment facilities, or their treatment philosophies. The accuracy of information is based on the presenter’s research and resources. Thank you to our sponsors!