Understanding the Impacts of Trauma on Eating Disorders

In this presentation we will be exploring trauma and the impacts of trauma on eating disorders, specifically in the child and adolescent Latinx population. Traumatic experiences and eating disorders can both severely impact human functioning. Discussion will include how to approach trauma and eating disorder care for the best possible outcomes, including clinical perspectives and lived experience.  

Educational Objectives:

Following this presentation, participants will be able to… 

• Define trauma and identify common presentation 
• Describe the connection between early childhood trauma and eating disorder pathology in children and adolescents 
• Explain the screening process and common treatment modalities for trauma and eating disorders