Veganism and Eating Disorders: Controversy, Clarity, and Conversation

5151 East Grant Road,Tucson AZ 85712

12 October, 2022

Description

Tammy Beasley, MS, RDN, CEDS-SVeganism and Eating Disorders: Controversy, Clarity, and Conversation7:45 am - 8:15 am - Check In, Breakfast & Conversation with collegues 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: Define the most current research on veganism and eating disorders through an objective, yet discerning, lens. Identify real-time shifts in clinical perspectives based on informal surveys and client experiences.Describe personal biases unique to the treatment of people with eating disorders who also practice veganism.Description: With more than 25% of young adult Americans currently following a vegan eating plan, the impact of veganism cannot be ignored. Sales of vegan foods are exploding in the marketplace at a rate 10 times faster than total food sales. Unfortunately, research on the intersection of veganism and eating disorders is not keeping up with the popularity explosion. In fact, a closer look at vegetarianism and veganism research quoted most frequently may reflect overgeneralizations and misinformation, which impacts what clinicians and clients believe. Can veganism be followed by a client with an eating disorder without negatively impacting the client’s ability to recover? Is veganism the root cause, or the manifestation, of disordered eating behaviors? As clinicians, how do we navigate these questions and guide clients to discover their true motivations, without bringing in our own biases or beliefs? Join Tammy Beasley, MS, RDN, CEDS-S for a collaborative conversation to explore the controversies around veganism and eating disorders. This presentation will provide personal and professional clarity to inform treatment and support your clients as they work towards full recovery. Speaker Bio: Tammy Beasley, the first registered dietitian to be approved as a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) since 1993, continues to devote her experience and passion to the field of behavioral health and eating disorders as the National Strategic Advisor for Integrative Life Network. Over her more than 35-year career, Tammy has collaborated with multi-disciplinary clinical, educational, and executive leadership teams to develop innovative nutrition programs that bring continued hope and healing to clients. As co-author of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ 2020 Standards of Practice for eating disorder dietitians and former National Director of iaedp Certification, she is committed to the training and education of current and future clinicians who support the restoration of food and body trust without shame or judgment. 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.