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Eating Disorders 101
Education
Virtual
Eating Disorders 101 for School Professional, Community Members and Caregivers
August
08
Saturday
Saturday, August 8, 2026
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM MST
Virtual
This engaging, practical presentation offers an overview of eating disorders, their impact on individuals and families, and the factors that contribute to and maintain them. Drawing on lived experience, personal anecdotes, and practical resources, participants will explore commonly recognized eating disorders, early warning signs, online screening tools, and resources to support treatment and recovery.
Designed for caregivers, providers, and educators, this session provides useful tools and insights to help recognize concerns, start informed conversations, and connect individuals with support. A Q & A session follows the presentation – bring your questions!
Agenda
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. MST – Presentation
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. MST – Q & A
Educational Objectives
Following this presentation, participants will be able to:
Identify the signs and symptoms of eating disorders.
Explain the contributing and maintenance factors associated with eating disorders.
Describe the key components involved in eating-disorder treatment.
I look forward to connecting with you for a morning education and lively discussion. If you have questions about this event, or need more information, please reach out to Beth Ayn Stansfield, MEd at elisabeth.stansfield@ercpathlight.com.
Available Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center, LLC designates this live course for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1 clinical continuing education credit.
Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit + One CPEU). If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60-minute hour = 1 CPEU). RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion. Attendees who complete this course are eligible for 1 CPEU.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6815 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Eating Recovery Center is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Eating Recovery Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0232.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0280.
Eating Recovery Center, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0756.
All Eating Recovery Center, LLC sponsored educational activities are presented in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are in need of accommodations, please contact ERC Pathlight Continuing Education Team at continuing.education@ercpathlight.com.
Cost and Refund/Cancellation Policy
There is no fee to participate in this activity. Please contact Taylor Wesely for any cancellations at elisabeth.stansfield@ercpathlight.com.
Conflict of Interest
There is no conflict of interest in the presentations
Commercial Interest
There is no commercial support for this activity.