Summer Kick-Off Party & Resource Share

Sponsored by Monte Nido

LOCATION: Central Pavilion at Esther Simplot Park

IN PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY. Please bring 2-3 resources you want to share with the group, which we will compile into a list for everyone. We will send out the list, which everyone can add to virtually , after the event.

Pizza (including gluten free and veggie) and beverages will be provided.

Utilizing Neuroscience to Innovate Treatment of Eating Disorders-Avalon Hills Eating Disorder Program

Presented by Jenna Walker & Kimberly England, CMHC, of Avalon Hills

Credit: Tera Lensegrav-Benson, Ph.D (not presenting)

LOCATION: Cottonwood Grille, 913 W River St, Boise, ID, 83702

Please note: attendance will only be available in-person in Boise, Idaho. A recording will be available to view after the presentation for those who cannot attend. CEUs will be provided only to those who attend in-person.

The Intersection of Media, Body Image, & Eating Disorders

Presented by Nicole Hawkins of Center For Change

LOCATION: Boise State University, Building/Room: Interactive Learning Center (ILC) #118

The Importance of Eating Disorder Prevention and Body Image Programming on Campus

Presented by Laci McCabe

The average age of eating disorder onset is 18-21 years old and diagnostic prevalence in college students is up to 28%. Body image disturbance rates alone have increased to nearly 90% for college students. The presenter will share current research and how Boise State University is implementing the Be Body Positive Model to create a weight-neutral, health-centered approach for self-care on campus that empowers students to eat, exercise, and live intuitively.

LOCATION: The Eating Disorder Center, 5418 N. Eagle Rd. #160, Boise, ID, 83713

Too Good to be True: The Facts about Prescription Weight Loss Medications

Presented by Dr. Catherine Reynolds

LOCATION: Anderson Center at St. Lukes Medical Office Plaza, 100 E. Idaho St. Boise, Idaho 83712, Room: Ada 3

Using a Wide Angle Lens: How Family Systems Theory Offers Strategies for Success

Presented by Lauren Flores, MA, MFT and Renee Bild, LCSW, CEDS

Both Lauren and Renee are passionate about family therapy. In this presentation, they will offer some theoretical concepts that demonstrate the reasons to broaden the focus of intervention. They will offer a couple of case examples.

LOCATION: Boise State University, Room: TBD

Medical Complications of Eating Disorders

Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar of The Eating Recovery Center

LOCATION: Anderson Center at St. Lukes Medical Office Plaza, 100 E. Idaho St. Boise, Idaho 83712, Room: Ada 1

Dr. Wassenaar is the Regional Medical Director for the Mountain and West regions at Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Behavioral health and a Clinical Instructor at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Wassenaar has completed advanced psychotherapy training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, family-based therapy for eating disorders and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. She was previously the Medical Director at the Williams House Residential Program at the Linder Center of Hope in Ohio. She is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and an International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Certified Easting Disorder Specialist Supervisor.

Educational Objectives:
- Review common medical complications of disordered eating.
- Address how to assess for medical complications that require higher levels of care.
- Discuss how to support eating disorder clients in achieving medical stability.

Intersection of Medical, Psychiatric and Psychological Interventions During Medical Stabilization

Presented by Dr. Allison Nitsch, Dr. Maryrose Bauschka, MD, & Dr. Kamila Cass, Ph.D

Our October event will be offered by the Acute Center for Eating Disorders. We are so lucky to have this panel come speak to us. Light refreshments will be provided.

LOCATION: Boise State University, Multi Purpose Classroom Building, Room #106: 2110 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83725

Case Consultation/Clinical Discussion

As this is Labor Day weekend, we have decided not to bring in a speaker. Rather, we would like this event to be a Case Consultation/Clinical Discussion meeting. Please consider presenting a case for discussion (with identifying information obscured). Light refreshments will be provided.

LOCATION: 2584 North Stokesberry Place, Meridian, ID, 83646