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Eating Recovery Center (ERC) and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center’s (Pathlight) continuing education (CE) courses present an ideal opportunity for us to collectively address the unique challenges and opportunitiesmental health professionals are facing today. In fostering a spirit of learning and collaboration, we are excited to share our newly developed resources as we continue on a path of partnership.Our focus is to develop a highly relevant curriculum with powerful, dynamicinsights that can be immediately applied in everyday practice and address the rapidly changing world we live in.We are holding space for today’s most important conversations and want to help you do the same in a compassionate and safe clinical setting. From the comfort of your home or ofce, you can earn CE credit hours to fulll your licensure requirements, while engaging in professional learning experiences and thoughtful conversations across a broad spectrum of topicsfacilitatedby industry-leading clinicians.In addition, we've included our latest patient resources designed to provide support, education and connection as patients navigate their unique mental health journeys.If you’re looking for a dynamic learning experience that will enhance your practice, look no further . . .A TIMELY AND RELEVANT CLINICIAN’S GUIDE FOR THE REAL WORLD...Making a Difference TogetherCourses and conversations uniquely designed to help us collaborate and provide the very best patient care in our changing world1INTENSIVE TRAUMA TREATMENT TRAININGTransform your practice and outcomes with our trauma courses. Topics include:Treating Trauma Double Despair: Compassionate and Competent Treatment for Co-occurring Eating Disorders and the Unresolved Trauma of AbuseTrauma and Borderline Personality Disorder
2CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSESTemperament-Based Treatment for Trauma: DBT and RO DBT — When Are They Indicated and Whom Will They Help?This presentation will review the differences between dialectical behavior therapy and radically open dialectical behavior therapy. The discussion will include temperament and symptom proles that will help clinicians determine which approach is most appropriate for their clients. Attendees will learn skills from each approach to implement in their clinical practice.When: March 31, 9:30-11:00 am MT | Speaker: Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, PhD, FAED, CEDS-S | CE Hours: 1.5Treating TraumaThis presentation will review evidence-based approaches for treating trauma in individuals with mental health concerns. Presenters will review cognitive processing therapy and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Discussion will include trauma assessment and diagnosis and how trauma may be expressed across patient populations varying by age, race, ethnic identity, gender identity and sexual identity.When: April 29, 9:30-11:00 am MT | Speakers: Kim Anderson, PhD, CEDS and Albert Tsai, MD | CE/CME Hours: 1.5Trauma and Borderline Personality DisorderIndividuals with a history of early life trauma are at greater risk of being diagnosed with a personality disorder than those who did not experience trauma early in life. This presentation will review trauma assessment and treatment approaches for individuals with comorbid diagnoses of trauma and borderline personality disorder.When: May 26, 9:30-11:00 am MT | Speakers: Deb Roseberry, MBA, LCSW and Andi Stone, PsyD | CE Hours: 1.5ADDRESSING THE COMPLEXITIES OF TREATING TRAUMASee additional Trauma courses offered on-demand on pages 4 and 6.
APRILTreating Eating Disorders in Children and Younger AdolescentsThe identication and treatment of eating disorders in children can be markedly different from that inolder adolescents and adults. Moreover, the physiological and medical consequences of eating disorders can follow a dramatically different course in children. This presentation will address the unique challenges providers face when assessing, diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with eating disorders.When: April 8, 9:30-11:00 am MT | Speakers: Kathryn Johnson, MA, RD, LD, CEDRD-S and Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, FAED, F.iaedp, CEDS CE/CME Hours: 1.5 Struggles Because of the Skin I’m In: Addressing Mental Health in African American WomenThis presentation is a candid discussion between a clinician and a person with lived experience examining mental health in African American women. Presenters will use role play to exemplify some of the challenges clinicians and clients face in session and provide tools to improve engagement and optimize positive treatment outcomes.When: April 21, 9:00-10:00 am MT | Speakers: Dori G. Bowling, LCSW and Danielle Johnson CE Hours: 1MAYAthletes and Eating DisordersThis presentation will review the treatment of eating disorders in athletes from a psychotherapeutic and dietetic perspective. Presenters will discuss how to work with the athletic identity in treatment and how to effectively address the specic psychological, physiological and metabolic needs of an athlete.When: May 13, 9:30-11:00 am MT | Speakers: Adee Levinstein, MS, RD, LD, CSSD, CEDS-S and Amy Gooding, PsyD | CE Hours: 1.5 JUNECommon Comorbidity: Trauma and Substance Use DisorderTrauma and substance use are often comorbid with many mental health diagnoses. This presentation will explore the relationship between trauma and SUD and the complexity of treating these two disorders when they present concurrently. This discussion will highlight evidence-based treatment approaches with demonstrated effectiveness in treating these disorders.When: June 10, 9:30-11:00 am MT | Speakers: Kelly Souza, PsyD, CEDS and Leah Young, LCPC CE Hours: 1.5 Body Image, Identity and Eating DisordersThis presentation will review how identity (e.g., cultural, gender, sexual) impacts body image satisfaction, disordered eating, the development of eating disorders and treatment-seeking behavior. Presenters will discuss how identity inuences eating disorder diagnoses and how providers can integrate identity into eating disorder treatment. When: June 24, 9:30-11:00 am MT | Speakers: Rocio Avila, LCSW and Tyler Wooten, MD CE Hours: 1.53I love the online format, and I found this presentation to be relevant and helpful.— Josie B., CounselorTo receive notications for the latest course offerings, visit ERCPathlight.com/Latest-CE-InfoTo register, visit ERCPathlight.com/SpringCoursesCourse details including topic, speaker and time are subject to change without notice. Please visit ERCPathlight.com/SpringCourses to see current event details.
4Safe Spaces: Mental Health Care in Marginalized PopulationsSpeaker: Avanti Bergquist, MD, MS, FAPA, DFAACAP | CE Hours: 1.5Psychiatric Innovation for the Treatment of Mood DisordersSpeaker: Howard Weeks, MD, MBA, DFAPA, DFAACAP | CE/CME Hours: 1.5 Mental Health in Children and AdolescentsSpeaker: Toya Roberson-Moore, MD CE/CME Hours: 1.5 Burnout and Self-CareSpeakers: Allison Chase, PhD, CEDS-S and Gracie Moncibaiz, LPC-S | CE Hours: 1.5 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSESCrisis Management With YouthSpeaker: Alex Mehling, LMHC, SUDPT CE Hours: 1Understanding Depression: Diagnosis and Treatment OptionsSpeaker: Howard Weeks, MD, MBA, DFAPA, DFAACAP | CE/CME Hours: 1.5 4Trauma and Eating Disorders for Children, Adolescents and AdultsSpeakers: Laura Sabin Cabanillas, MA, LPCC-CA, LMHC-WA, NCC, CEDS and Aisha Sanders, LCPC CE Hours: 1.5Anxiety Post Pandemic: Reentry Into a New WorldSpeakers: Kim Anderson, PhD, CEDS and Robert McFerren, LICSW | CE Hours: 1.5 Exposure Response Prevention for Morbid and Harm Obsessive Compulsive DisorderSpeaker: Charles Brady, PhD, ABPP CE Hours: 1.5 Navigating Grief and Trauma: A Discussion of Trauma-Informed CareSpeakers: Laura Sabin Cabanillas, MA, LPCC-CA, LMHC-WA, NCC, CEDS and Lara Efand, LICSW, CEDS | CE Hours: 1.5Assessment and Treatment of Trauma in Children, Adolescents and AdultsSpeakers: Robert McFerren, LICSW and Albert Tsai, MD | CE/CME Hours: 1.5Psychiatric Treatment of Eating DisordersSpeaker: Avanti Bergquist, MD, MS, FAPA, DFAACAP | CE/CNE/CME Hours: 1.5Family-Based Approaches in Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake DisorderSpeaker: Deb Michel, PhD, CEDS-S, FAED CE Hours: 2East Coast SymposiumSpeakers: Kim Anderson, PhD, CEDS; Elizabeth Easton, PsyD, CEDS and Harry Brandt, MD CE/CME Hours: 5Identifying Eating Disorders in Children and AdolescentsSpeaker: Allison Chase, PhD, CEDS-S CE Hours: 1.5Table Talk: Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Mood Disorders in the Black Community: A Panel Presentation and Q&ASpeakers: Judi-Lee Webb, PhD, CEDS-S; Siobhan Taylor; Ivy Watts, MPH; Abraham Sculley and Dana Cunningham, PhD | CE Hours: 1Body Neutrality: Reclaiming the Body in Intersectional Eating Disorder TreatmentSpeakers: Meredith Nisbet, MS, LMFT, CEDS-S and Elizabeth Wassenaar, MD, MS, CEDS-S CE Hours: 1.5Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Without Compulsive Behaviors: What It Is and How to Treat ItSpeaker: Charles Brady, PhD, ABPP CE Hours: 1.5The Ethics of Mental Health Care in an Ever-Changing WorldSpeakers: Megan Riddle, MD, PhD, MS; Libby Erickson, MD; Kristie Simmons, MS, RD, CEDRD-S and Deb Michel, PhD, CEDS-S, FAED CE/CME Hours: 3Optimizing Sleep as an Antidote for Trauma: Exploring an Underutilized Treatment OpportunitySpeaker: Ralph E. Carson, PhD, RD, CEDRD CE Hours: 1.5The Psychology of Trauma: Treating Personality Disorders and Cultivating Compassion for Complex, Hard-to-Treat ConditionsSpeaker: Susan McClanahan, PhD, CEDS CE Hours: 1.5On-Demand Courses Available Online Most Popular 2021 CoursesDouble Despair: Compassionate and Competent Treatment for Co-occurring Eating Disorders and the Unresolved Trauma of Abuse Speakers: Laura Sabin Cabanillas, MA, LPCC-CA, LMHC-WA, NCC, CEDS and Aisha Sanders, LCPC CE Hours: 1.5Ketamine and Eating DisordersSpeakers: Elizabeth Wassenaar, MD, MS, CEDS-S and Anne Marie O’Melia, MD, MS, FAAP, CEDS-S CE/CME Hours: 1.5
Reconsidering Grief: Exploring Grief and Loss From an LGBTQ+ PerspectiveSpeakers: Lisa Constantino, LPC, CEDS-S and Hanna Badenoch, LMHC | CE Hours: 1.5 Gender Dysphoria and Eating Disorders: Understanding and Improving Care for Transgender Individuals With Eating DisordersSpeakers: Anne Marie O'Melia, MD, MS, FAAP, CEDS-S and Michael Spaulding-Barclay, MD, MS, CEDS | CE/CME Hours: 1.5 The Impact of Early Childhood Trauma on Mental Health ConcernsSpeaker: Deb Roseberry, MBA, LCSWCE Hours: 1Mental Health in Schools: COVID-19Speakers: Avanti Bergquist, MD, MS, FAPA, DFAACAP and Robert McFerren, LICSWCE Hours: 1.5Mental Health in Children and AdolescentsSpeaker: Toya Roberson-Moore, MD CE/CME Hours: 1.5Breaking the Cycle of Crisis CareSpeakers: Wendy Foulds Mathes, PhD, MS, LCHMC, TMH-BC and Casey Tallent, PhD CE Hours: 2Understanding Temperament Can Unlock ResistanceSpeaker: Lara Efand, LICSW, CEDS | CE Hours: 1What Does Biotemperament Have to Do With It? How to Help Our Clients Optimally Engage in Their LivesSpeaker: Lara Efand, LICSW, CEDS | CE Hours: 1Hazards of Working With Eating DisordersSpeakers: Jennifer Moran, PsyD and Tristan Barsky, PsyD | CE Hours: 1Innovations and Benets in Virtual Eating Disorders Treatment: A Dietitian’s PerspectiveSpeakers: Kristie Simmons, MS, RD, CEDRD-S and Sarah Walsh, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN CE Hours: 1Mental Health Concerns and Treatment for the Asian Pacic Islander Desi American DiasporaSpeakers: Neeru Bakshi, MD, CEDS, FAPA and Albert Tsai, MD | CE Hours: 1.5 Created for Connection: Examining the Importance of Healthy Relationships and Their Role in RecoverySpeakers: Allison Chase, PhD, CEDS-S and Laura Sabin Cabanillas, MA, LPCC-CA, LMHC-WA, NCC, CEDS | CE Hours: 1What the Group Process Can Teach Us About Resiliency and ChangeSpeaker: Wendi Kozlowski, LPC-S | CE Hours: 1To access our on-demand courses, visit ERCPathlight.com/CECoursesOnDemand and follow these three easy steps: Enter your name and email addressEnter the code Spring2022Check your email for login instructions from ERC and Pathlight Continuing Education and Events5Course details including topic, speaker and time are subject to change without notice. Please visit ERCPathlight.com/SpringCourses to see current event details.
Inclusive Treatment for Eating Disorders on Campus Speakers: Yu-Yun Liu, PhD; Jessica Wilson, MS, RD and Yori Choi, PhDCE Hours: 1CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSESEATING DISORDERS COURSES FOR SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERSMENTAL HEALTH COURSES FOR COLLEGE PROVIDERS6Course details including topic, speaker and time are subject to change without notice. Please visit ERCPathlight.com/SpringCourses to see current event details.To register for live events, visit ERCpathlight.com/Professionals/EventsMental Health Trends Across Campuses: A Panel Discussion With University Counseling Center DirectorsWhen: April 8, 2022, 11:00 am-12:00 pm MT | Speakers: Tricia Besett-Alesch, PhD; Frances Diaz, PsyD; Karen Hofmann, PhD and Rene Monteagudo, PhD | CE Hours: 1Treating Eating Disorders and Mental Health in College AthletesWhen: April 21, 2022, 10:00 am-12:00 pm MT | Speakers: Amy Gooding, PsyD and Ralph E. Carson, PhD, RD, CEDRD | CE Hours: 1Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders on CampusWhen: May 24, 2022, 11:00 am-12:00 pm MT | Speakers: Denise Wiey, PhD; Fancie Thomas, PhD and Genevieve Davison, MA, MPH | CE Hours: 1To register, visit ERCPathlight.com/CESchoolProfessionalsEating Disorders 101This presentation includes a look at the contributing factors and maintenance factors of eating disorders, an overview of the commonly referenced eating disorders and access to online screening tools to help with early detection and treatment. With lived experience, anecdotes and an abundance of resources, attendees are guaranteed a unique, practical experience. Q & A portion follows the talk.When: 2nd Saturday of the month January-June, 8:00-9:00 am MT Speaker: Beth Ayn Stanseld, MEd | CE Hours: 1Eating Disorders 201This presentation includes a review of what treatment looks like for those diagnosed with an eating disorder and how recovery impacts their life. With this focus, a great amount of time will be spent on discussing practical tools and ways in which to offer emotional and practical support in the school, college and work settings. With lived experience, anecdotes and an abundance of resources, attendees are guaranteed a unique, practical experience. Q & A portion follows the talk.When: 4th Saturday of the month January-June, 8:00-9:00 am MT Speaker: Beth Ayn Stanseld, MEd | CE Hours: 1 LIVE COURSESNavigating the Mental Health Crisis on CampusSpeakers: Casey Tallent, PhD and Jennifer Moran, PsyD | CE Hours: 1It Takes a Campus: Building Community in Eating Disorders TreatmentSpeaker: Casey Tallent, PhD | CE Hours: 1Trauma and Mental Health in Ethnic and Racial Minority College Students Speaker: Chris Foster, MA | CE Hours: 1ON-DEMAND COURSES
7We work directly with organizations across the country to design custom training opportunities that address specic challenges and areas of interest. We can create a training program focused on the unique needs of your hospital, treatment center, group practice or other healthcare organization. With more than 30 Professional Relations Liaisons across the nation, we can support your needs for professional education, care consultations and admission support questions in your community.A Customized Training Experience to Meet Your Team’s NeedsCE, CME and CNE Courses Available On-Site or Virtually• School Refusal Behavior: Children Who Can’t or Won’t Go to School • Managing Diabetes in Eating Disorders • Social Work Triage: Identifying and Treating Eating Disorders in a Medical Setting• Innovations in Neuropsychiatric Care EXAMPLES OF POPULAR TOPICSLEARN MORE Email your local Professional Relations Liaison at ProfessionalRelations@ERCPathlight.com to nd out more about how we can create a custom training experience for your organization today.Self-compassion is the opposite of weakness — it actually makes us stronger! Dr. Kristin Neff, pioneer and leader in self-compassion research, shared on March 3rd about cultivating self-compassion as a powerful tool for resilience and personal growth.Dr. Kristin Neff is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion. She was the rst to operationally dene and measure the construct almost 20 years ago. Special thanks to Kristin Neff and Colorado Community Collaborative for allowing ERC and Pathlight to be part of this very meaningful event.THE POWER AND PRACTICE OF SELF-COMPASSIONAn evening with Kristin Neff in case you missed it...— Kristin Neff, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to YourselfSelf-compassion is a way of emotionally recharging our batteries. Rather than becoming drained by helping others, self-compassion allows us to ll up our internal reserves, so that we have more to give to those who need us.
8Howard Weeks, MD, MBA, DFAPA, DFAACAPMeet our Chief Medical Ofcer for Pathlight...CLINICIAN SPOTLIGHT8Howard Weeks is the Chief Medical Ofcer for Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center. He completed the Triple Board Residency in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry and pediatrics. He is certied in adult psychiatry, child psychiatry and clinical informatics. He is an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Utah and previously served as Chief Medical Ofcer at University of Utah Health Plans and Interim Chief Medical Information Ofcer for University Health. His areas of expertise include treatment-resistant mood disorders, inpatient child psychiatry, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and care of patients in residential treatment facilities. We recently sat down with Dr. Weeks to learn more about his role at Pathlight.You joined Pathlight in 2021. What drew you to this role?As an organization, Pathlight is intensely focused on putting quality and patient care rst. I was particularly impressed by how the team has set a national standard of excellence for psychiatric care across the country and created a comprehensive treatment approach to really support patients and their families. Part of what makes Pathlight so unique is its continuum of care. With the complexity of mental health conditions comes the need for varied levels of care and a multidisciplinary team that is experienced in a wide range of evidence-based modalities. Because we offer all levels of care, we can support patients as they progress in their treatment and recovery, stepping them up or down based on individual needs. I’m fortunate to have joined Pathlight at an inection point – a time when mental health care needs are more important than ever.What excites you today about Pathlight?I’m most excited about the ability to work with such a stellar team – a team of dedicated experts, all of whom are committed to helping people get quality care. And more importantly, helping people access new and emerging treatment options like ketamine, ECT, TMS and others that will be coming out. We can make this available in a medically appropriate way for the patients who need it and patients who have struggled to receive appropriate effective treatment.How is Pathlight’s approach to treating mood, anxiety and trauma-related disorders unique?In order to fully understand how our approach is quite unique, especially within the landscape of mental health treatment, it’s important to clarify our mission. Our goal in providing the very best patient care has always been to meet the monumental need for treatment that sits between acute psychiatric hospitalization and outpatient therapy visits. We aren’t a temporary, quick x; we look to provide patients and families with long-lasting mental wellness with an eye on the future and long-term recovery. The way we do this is rooted in the transdiagnostic care approach in which we utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities to address the commonalities between diagnoses, rather than one specic modality for each specic disease. So we don’t just treat patients; we make sure they address underlying issues and are given new skills, tools and guidance as they move to different levels of care.What new programming options will Pathlight include in 2022?We’ve built out some tremendous specialty programming tracks for trauma and OCD, and we’re offering the neuropsychiatric treatments I mentioned. These tracks are specically for patients who could benet from more support in these areas, and both use foundational, rst-line, evidence-based psychotherapies. Our expert trauma treatment uses Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for adults and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents, while our OCD treatment uses Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to support patients in managing their triggers and experiencing successes.
9PATHLIGHT’S TRANSDIAGNOSTIC CARE APPROACH AND SPECIALTY TRACKS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENTUNIQUE TREATMENT APPROACH FOR LONG-LASTING MENTAL WELLNESS*Treatments vary by locationExpert Multidisciplinary ApproachIncludes comprehensive, thorough patient assessment to help individualize each aspect of treatment plansTransdiagnostic Care ApproachUtilizes a range of evidence-based treatment modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Specialty TracksSpecialty trauma and OCD tracks for patients who require more intensive, individualized careState-of-the-Science TreatmentsInnovative neuropsychiatric treatments including ketamine, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)*Unparalleled Family and Friends SupportStrong focus on involvement, education and support for families and friends rooted in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)Culturally Competent ProgrammingGrounding in a foundation of safety, mindfulness and awareness for optimal engagement, learning and recoveryTREATMENT FOR PRIMARY MOOD, ANXIETY AND TRAUMA-RELATED DISORDERSPathlight Mood & Anxiety Center provides a transdiagnostic care approach focused on comprehensive patient assessment for an expert diagnosis and identication of individual needs. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based psychotherapy approaches, we effectively treat each patient as a whole and unique person, no matter how complex the diagnosis. Through our multidisciplinary approach, we additionally offer specialty trauma and OCD tracks and neuropsychiatric treatments for patients who require more focused and intensive treatment.
SAY IT BRAVE: REAL VOICES. ONE GOAL. END MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA.10The Say It Brave Collective is a group of renowned mental health advocates who help humanize the recovery experience by sharing their expertise, hope and hard-won wisdom. Each member brings their special talents and unique perspective to the community. In partnership with clinicians, nonprot organizations and other mental health providers, our Collective has hosted 40 events and counting – all designed to provide vital mental health support.To learn more about these amazing individuals, visit ERCPathlight.com/SayItBraveCollective10,000 Girl Scouts can now earn Say It Brave BadgesPROUD PARTNER OF
SAY IT BRAVE MASTERCLASSES AND CONVERSATIONSON-DEMAND CE COURSES OTHER ON-DEMAND COURSESNationally recognized thought leaders shed light on some of the most pressing topics in mental health. The tools and perspectives shared are benecial for both providers and people with lived experience of mental health issues.11
Grief, Loss and Mental Health: One Year Into a New World,a Say It Brave MasterclassMental health advocates and clinicians come together to share valuablesupport and resources to help our community navigate grief and careduring a tumultuous time in the world.Speakers: Lara Efand (she/her/hers), LICSW, CEDS; Mimi Cole (she/her/hers); Robyn Cruze (she/her/hers) and Patrick Devenny (he/him/his) CE Hours: 1Health At Every Size®: Hope for the New Year,a Say It Brave Masterclass A masterclass on eating disorder recovery from the lens of Health At EverySize (HAES)® clinicians and dietitians.Speakers: Shana Minei Spence (she/her/hers), MS, RDN, CDN and Meredith Nisbet (she/her/hers), MS, LMFT, CEDS-S | CE Hours: 1Journey of Joy: Binge Eating Disorder Recovery andFreedom From Diet Culture, a Say It Brave MasterclassA clinician and mental health advocate come together to share valuableresources and discuss the journey to recovery from binge eating disorder(BED) in a society that glories weight loss.Speakers: Dr. Catherine Ruscitti (she/her/hers), PsyD, CEDS and Kara Richardson Whitely (she/her/hers) | CE Hours: 1When Overworking Stops Working: A Say It Brave Masterclassfor Healthcare ProvidersIn partnership with the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, this self-care experienceas a masterclass helps address the all-too-real pandemic burnout amonghealthcare providers and how to recognize and deconstruct the web of burnout to practice self-care in real time.Speakers: Deb Roseberry (she/her/hers), MBA, LCSW and Dawn Nickel (she/her/hers), PhD, Founder of the SHE RECOVERS FoundationSkills Building Series for Depression, Anxiety and Grief, inPartnership With the SHE RECOVERS FoundationIn this informative three-part skills building series, Pathlight clinicians, in partnership with the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, focus on buildingeffective coping skills that one can use to navigate anxiety, depression and grief.Speakers: Alex Harrison (she/her/hers), LCSW and Niki DuBois (she/her/hers), MSSW, LMSWOver the Rainbow: Moving From Shame to PrideAs part of our rst annual Pride Summit, LGBTQ+ speakers and activists cometogether to explore the effects of long-standing shame, how to live as whowe are today, and how we make room for what we have lost and found in ouridentities as LGBTQ+ individuals.Speakers: Eric Dorsa (they/them/theirs); Lindsey Hall (she/her/hers); Sam Sharpe (they/them/theirs); Chris Conde (they/them/theirs) and Lynaé DePriest (they/them/theirs)Out and About: Living Our TruthAs part of our rst annual Pride Summit, LGBTQ+ speakers and activists discuss the power of nding and connecting with chosen communities while healing our relationships with our mind, body and spirit.Speakers: Lindsey Hall (she/her/hers); Eric Dorsa (they/them/theirs); Edson Montenegro (they/them/theirs); Narelys X (he/him/his) and OJ (they/them/theirs)Table Talk: Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Mood Disorders inthe Black CommunityHosted in partnership with Black Mental Wellness, this Pathlight table talkshines a light on critical Black perspectives and experiences in mental health.Speakers: Dana Cunningham (she/her/hers) PhD; Judi-Lee Webb (she/her/hers), PhD, CEDS-S; Ivy Watts (she/her/hers) MPH; Abraham Sculley (he/him/his) and Siobhan Taylor (she/her/hers)Table Talk YouTube Series: Mental Health and Stigma in theAsian American Pacic Islander CommunityHosted in partnership with OCA-Asian Pacic American Advocates andNancy Xiong, this series discusses clinical and lived experience perspectiveson mental health, trauma and racial tensions in the Asian American PacicIslander community.Speakers: Aarati Ghimire (she/her/hers) MSW, LCSW; Nancy Xiong (she/her/hers) MA; Crystal Chen (she/her/hers) MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, LMHC-A;Mabel Menard (she/her/hers) MS, MA, MBA; Shawn Pham (he/him/his) MSW,LSWAIC and Wynonna Susilo (she/her/hers) MA, LMHCAAccess these courses online and learn more aboutupcoming live events at EatingRecovery.com/Say-It-Brave or PathlightBH.com/Say-It-BraveCOMING SOONExercise for Every BodyA pertinent discussion and Q&A on exercise in eating disorder recovery,focusing on emerging research about movement and holistic healing.Speakers: Niki DuBois (she/her/hers), MSSW, LMSW; Adee Levinstein (she/her/hers), MS, RD, LD, CSSD, CEDS-S and Kim G. Fry (she/her/hers), MS, LMFT, NASM, CPT | CE Hours: 1Join us for a Say It Brave Masterclass on barriers totreatment and providing culturally competent care to theLatinx community, with Gloria Lucas (she/her/hers),Founder of Nalgona Positivity Pride.JUN E 202 2SPRING 2022Don’t miss our second annual Out Loud Pride Summit, a weekend-long virtual event focused on exploringLGBTQ+ identity and mental health.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR COMMUNITY,ALUMNI AND FAMILY RESOURCESFREE VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS12Join ERC and Pathlight community members for support, education and connection in navigating the twists and turns of the mental health journey.ERC and Pathlight strive to meet the needs of our community by making virtual resourcesavailable to as many individuals as possible. Virtual support groups are rst come, rst servedand limited to 15 participants each. Please note, the groups are supplemental support and are nota replacement for eating disorder and/or mood and anxiety disorder treatment, therapy or medical advice.LGBTQ+ Eating Disorder and BodyImage Support Group Mondays at 10:00 am MTMental Health Support Group for People of Color Mondays at 5:00 pm MTEating Disorder Support Group Tuesdays at 11:00 am MTBinge Eating Recovery Support Group Wednesdays at 3:15 pm MTEating Disorder Support Group Wednesdays at 5:00 pm MTAnxiety and Depression Support Group Wednesdays at 6:00 pm MT Eating Disorder College Student/Early Adult Support Group Thursdays at 12:00 pm MTMental Health Support Group forCollege Students/Early Adults Thursdays at 12:00 pm MT Addictive Behaviors Skills Groups* Fridays at 4:15 pm MTCOMMUNITY MEMBERS Anyone is welcome; prior treatment at ERCand/or Pathlight is not required..FAMILY & CAREGIVERS For anyone supporting a loved one; prior treatment at ERC and/or Pathlight is not required.Mood & Anxiety Family andCaregiver Support Group Mondays at 12:00 pm MTEating Disorder Family andCaregiver Support Group: For Loved Ones of Adolescents Wednesdays at 4:00 pm MTEating Disorder Family andCaregiver Support Group: For Loved Ones of AdultsThursdays at 7:30 pm MTEating Disorder Family andCaregiver Support Group: For Loved Ones of Adults Thursdays at 6:00 pm MTEating Disorder Family and Caregiver Support Group: For Loved Ones of Adolescents Wednesdays at 6:15 pm MTIOP PATIENTS & ALUMNIFor current or past patients ofERC and/or Pathlight.Eating Disorder Alumni Support Group Mondays at 5:30 pm MT Binge Eating Disorder Alumni Support Group Tuesdays at 5:15 pm MT Eating Disorder Alumni Support Group* Tuesdays at 6:00 pm MTPROVIDERS & CLINICIANSClinicians in Eating Disorder Recovery Thursdays at 1:30 pm MT* Closed captioning provided. Also available by request to group facilitator for any group.Special thanks to The Loveland Foundation for co-creating an ongoing support group that provides Black girls and women a safe spaceto discuss the issues they face while also having the support of one another. This group touched 284 lives in 2021.Visit TheLovelandFoundation.org to learn more about their important work.Awarded Best Eating DisorderSupport Groups of 2021:Best Variety of Groups by HealthlineIf you are interested in learning more about support resources or requestingspecic groups to meet your needs, please email Resources@ERCPathlight.comTo sign up for our ongoing support groups and to learn more about seasonal support group series, please visit EatingRecovery.com/Support-Groups or Pathlightbh.com/Support-Groups
CONTINUED ALUMNI CONNECTION Check-ins at one week, one, three and six months, and one year after discharge for alumni to connect to their clinical Alumni and Family Liaison for additional support and encouragement and throughout their recovery journey.COMMUNITY EVENTS Local, regional and national events that introduce alumni, family, support persons and community members to build powerful connections and expand resources. Topics include: Self-Care Workshops, Skill Building, Mental Health Stories, Panel Discussions, Community Building, Game Nights and more.For upcoming events, visit EatingRecovery.com/Community/EventsPathlightBH.com/Community/EventsRECOVERY AMBASSADOR COUNCIL ERC and Pathlight have a wonderful group of alumni and family members who have expressed a passion to help destigmatize eating disorders and mental health issues. This group has been invited to share their personal recovery stories, providing inspiration to others through their heartfelt voices. EatingRecovery.com/Alumni/Recovery-Ambassadors PathlightBH.com/Alumni/Recovery-AmbassadorsVIRTUAL FAMILY & FRIENDS EDUCATION SERIESThe Virtual Family & Friends Education Series helps families, friends and caregivers support their loved ones with hands-on education, helpful skill-based guidelines and a uniquely connected community. Designed for families and friends who have loved ones currently or previously in treatment for eating disorders or mood, anxiety and trauma-related disorders at ERC or Pathlight, this series is delivered in a weekly virtual format from the comfort of home. We help caregivers empower themselves with the knowledge and condence to effectively support and communicate with loved ones.EatingRecovery.com/FFEducationSeriesPathlightBH.com/FFEducationSeries COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT1913ONLINE COMMUNITIES Eating Disorder Family Connection (EDFC)A Facebook-based community open to any family member or support person of a loved one with an eating disorder, regardless of that person’s treatment or recovery status. Master’s-level clinicians moderate and validate the community and the information shared.Facebook.com/Groups/EatingDisordersFamilyConnectionBinge Eating Connection A Facebook-based community inspiring people to share experiences, tips for recovery and information about their struggle with binge eating disorder.Facebook.com/BingeEatingConnectionI couldn’t have asked for a better place to start to get my feet back on solid ground. I feel so much better, like I haven’t felt in a long time. The types of therapies I encountered at Pathlight were like no other. — Ayisha D., Pathlight Alumnus
MENTAL NOTE PODCAST We are excited to share with you Mental Note, our ERC and Pathlight podcast that highlights both the work and the beauty of mental health recovery. Our stories span a variety of mental health struggles. We introduce you to relatable individuals having in-depth conversations about how they chose health amidst daunting illnesses. At the end of it all, this podcast provides hope that recovery and mental health are possible — and worth it. We hope you are inspired by these real-life stories. Enjoy!HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL AND VERY POPULAR EPISODES...EPISODE 41: HEALTH AT EVERY SIZE® (HAES)HAES With Meredith Nisbet, MS, LMFT, CEDS-S This episode denes the concept of HAES as an inclusive, hope-lled framework that provides solace and freedom from diet culture and fat phobia while providing practical tools for people of all sizes to nd compassionate ways to take care of themselves and instill basic tenets of HAES into their lives.EPISODE 34: BIG BOOTY PRIDE: BODY POSITIVITY AND SYSTEMIC RACISM WITH GLORIA LUCASJoin us as we trace Gloria’s journey to create a place of healing for communities suffering from generational trauma and cultural exclusion and racism. EPISODE 39: BLACK MENTAL HEALTH, PART 1History of Black Mental Health With Charlyn Small, PhD, and Mazella Fuller, PhD, MSW, LCSW, CEDS (co-editors of Treating Black Women With Eating Disorders: A Clinician’s Guide) This episode redenes mental health in a new light while discussing the broad and lasting impact of racism and oppression on the mental health of the Black community throughout history. In part 2 of this episode, our guests provide practical tools and advice for the mental health community, so that we can become allies with the Black community and work together to bring equity and inclusion to the forefront. EPISODE 22: WHY YOUR STORY MATTERS WITH CHERYL STRAYED What if your story has the potential to reshape the world? Cheryl shares special insights on why it’s so critical to be the author of your own journey.14CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR LATEST EPISODES ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST LISTENING APP...EPISODE 48: CAN YOU PRAY DEPRESSION AWAY WITH ABRAHAM SCULLEYWhat do you do when prayer is not helping your depression but actually making it worse? In this episode, we explore Abraham’s transformation into the person he is today — a mental health advocate with a special passion for showing how accessing mental health care doesn’t mean going against your faith.EPISODE 45: OCD WITH MIMI COLEJust as Mimi started to feel crushed by cascading illogical behaviors, she received a diagnosis of OCD and began working with a treatment team to get her life back. Now she is a mental health advocate, social media inuencer and clinician in training. We talk with Mimi about her journey and hear from Dr. Charles Brady about the OCD brain and what treatment options are available to help people recover.Scan the QR code to listen nowTAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR COMMUNITY, ALUMNI AND FAMILY RESOURCES
Like trees in a forest, we are strong. We are resilient. We are all unique, and we are interconnected. Love Your Tree is a creative arts program that focuses on cultivating self-compassion, body acceptance and positive mental well-being through creativity, community connection and self-reection.Program participants not only express themselves artistically but also explore various creative mediums that reect the natural and healthy diversity in our world.Who Can Participate? Anyone and everyone. You can choose to participate as an individual, as a therapist, or you can host an event for your class or organization. Love Your Tree is a great way for individuals, families, colleges, clinicians, social organizations and/or professional groups to get creative together while promoting positive mental well-being.15GETTING INVOLVED IS EASYSTEP 1: Download the Program Pack at LoveYourTree.org. STEP 2: Use the information and guided activities to create an original piece of creative art based on one (or all) of the Branches of Hope. Remember, art is a broad term that includes ANY application of your creativity and imagination. Entries may encompass artwork in all its forms including but not limited to paintings, drawings, photographs, songs, poems, collages and more! STEP 3: Submit your entry at LoveYourTree.org and your artwork will be added to the national virtual art gallery. Share your nished art on social media and tag us with @EatingRecovery @PathlightBH #LoveYourTree.Or, contact us regarding how to lead a Love Your Tree workshop for your patients, students or community members. To nd out more, email us at LoveYourTree@ERCPathlight.com, visit us at LoveYourTree.org or scan the QR code to watch the video.LOVE YOUR TREECultivatin Compassio Throug AWe are proud to be partnering with GLSEN to bring a special Love Your Tree workshop for LGBTQ+ youth in 2022! GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression. This free mental health workshop will focus on the Love Your Tree Branches of Hope and highlight diverse experiences and voices in the LGBTQ+ community.
MULTIPLE LEVELS OF CARE FOR LONG-LASTING RECOVERYEating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center specialize in treating patients and their families who struggle with eating disorders and primary mood, anxiety and trauma-related disorders at all levels of program-based care. Our treatment model allows patients to transition up or down seamlessly between different levels of careand locations based on the patientsʼ individual needs.EVERYONE’S JOURNEY IS UNIQUE1616Most commercial insurance accepted16MOST INTENSIVELEAST
INTENSIVEINPATIENT INTENSIVETREATMENT UNITFor Eating Recovery Center Patients• Provides intensive medical and psychiatric evaluation and stabilization for patients with complex psychiatric and medicalcomorbidities in our specialized hospital settingINPATIENTFor Eating Recovery Center Patients• Manages high-acuity medical and psychiatric issues in our 24-hour specialized hospital setting• Daily psychiatric and medical contact and 24-hour nursing careRESIDENTIAL• 24-hour registered nursing care in our licensed psychiatric facility• Daily medical presence and 2 psychiatric visits per weekPARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION• Outpatient care for 6-10 hours per day, 7 days per week• Psychiatric visits typically twice weeklyINTENSIVE OUTPATIENT ON-SITE AND VIRTUAL• Outpatient care for 3 hours per day, 3-5 days per week• Individual and group psychotherapy and nutritional counselingPlease contact us to make a referral or schedule a free consultation with a masterʼs-level clinician. 1-877-825-8584 • Fax: 425-974-1530 | EatingRecovery.com • PathlightBH.com
VIRTUAL SERVICES17THE SAME TRUSTED TREATMENT.ACCESSIBLE FROM HOME.As long-standing experts in telebehavioral health since 2016, we’ve treated more than 6,000 patients in our virtual programs. We offer the following rigorous Virtual Intensive Outpatient (IOP)services in more than 21 states:PROGRAM SHOWS POSITIVE OUTCOMES2017-2018 Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Behavioral Health Centers Virtual Intensive Outpatient Research Outcomes StudyVirtual IOP states are subject to change. For a current list of states, visit EatingRecovery.com/VirtualCare or PathlightBH.com/VirtualCareClinically signicant improvements in all outcomes measured, including self-reported eating disorder symptoms, depression, self-esteem, quality of life and overall satisfaction.Felt connected to facilitatorsand group members100%Felt treatment has increased theirchances of improving their health97%Agreed that staff created arecovery-focused environment98%*Eating disorders treatment programWHAT MAKES OUR VIRTUAL IOP UNIQUE?Group therapy helps patientslearn emotion regulation skills and adaptive coping patternsRecovery Record app formonitoring and additional support*Family therapy and alumni support are helpfulin maintaining recoveryMeal support provideseducation and helpsestablish structure*Collaboration withoutpatient providers ensures a seamless transitionEvidence-based treatment interrupts symptoms andbuilds a foundationfor resilienceTeam of licensed, specializedprofessionals have extensivetraining in telebehavioral healthethics and deliveryPlease contact us to make a referral or schedule a free consultation with a masterʼs-level clinician. 1-877-825-8584 • Fax: 425-974-1530 | EatingRecovery.com • PathlightBH.comAdult Programs• Mood & Anxiety Treatment• Eating Disorder Treatment• Binge Eating Disorder TreatmentChild & Adolescent Programs• Mood & Anxiety Treatment• Eating Disorder Treatment
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES SPEAKER BIOSKim Anderson (she/her/hers), PhD, CEDS Regional Clinical Director East for Eating Recovery Center (ERC) and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center (Pathlight) where she oversees clinical programming at the Maryland and Ohio locations. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she has focused her career on the treatment for individuals with eating disorders and developed and directed the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program at the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, before joining ERC. She currently directs training for post-doctoral fellows, provides psychotherapy supervision to developing psychologists, supervises clinical research, and lectures on the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, PhD, FAED, CEDS-SRegional Clinical Director Midwest for ERC and Pathlight with over 25 years of clinical/teaching experience in eating disorders and women’s mental health issues. Lecturer at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and named Teacher of the Year by the Clinical Psychology Internship and Fellowship Program at Northwestern in 2013. Dr. Astrachan-Fletcher is a senior RO DBT clinician and nationally recognized expert in DBT and FBT. She coauthored The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bulimia: Using DBT to Break the Cycle and Regain Control of Your Life.Rocio Avila (she/her/hers), LCSWClinical Director for ERC in Austin, Texas. As a bilingual and multicultural therapist, she has dedicated her career to working with those struggling with mental health challenges. Her experience includes managing clinical operations at multiple levels of care including acute inpatient psychiatric and outpatient clinics. She has served on various hospital and community committees and has extensive experience working with individuals with severe mental illness, complex trauma and acute crisis intervention needs. Passionate about working with family systems, Rocio strives to educate and empower the family unit to promote healing.Neeru Bakshi, MD, CEDS, FAPABoard-certied Psychiatrist, recently served as the West Regional Medical Director for ERC and Pathlight. Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. Served as Chairperson for the Overlake Hospital Department of Psychiatry and is a Courtesy Clinical Instructor with the University of Washington. Member of the Washington State Psychiatric Association and the American Psychiatric Association. Wide variety of practice experience and passionate about the treatment of people with eating disorders.Hanna Badenoch, LMHCLicensed Mental Health Counselor and Certied Transgender Care Therapist, Hanna is dedicated to working with adolescents and adults who are striving to have the healthiest lives possible. Her expertise includes applying individualized therapeutic skills and techniques to help clients reach their therapy goals while ensuring they feel condent in their decisions and supported on their path. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings from inpatient to outpatient and is passionate about serving members of the LGBTQ+ population to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for self-exploration and self-acceptance.Tristan Barsky, PsyDStaff Psychologist and Coordinator of Eating Disorder Services at Johns Hopkins University Counseling Center. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Long Island University and spent much of his career in psychiatric and private practice settings focused on the humane and respectful treatment of individuals diagnosed witheating disordersand serious mental illnesses. Prior to Johns Hopkins, he was the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia. His expertise includes eating disorders and trauma, as well as grief, loss and bereavement. Dr. Barsky helps patients manage, work through and develop meaning from past and current challenges.Avanti Bergquist (she/her/hers), MD, MS, FAPA, DFAACAPChild, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist at ERC and Pathlight in Bellevue, Washington. Prior to joining ERC and Pathlight, Avanti was on faculty at University of Washington in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department and an Attending Psychiatrist on the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry where she serves on both the Advocacy Committee and the Inpatient, Residential and Partial Hospitalization Committee and is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.Ovidio Bermudez (he/him/his), MD, FAAP, FSAHM, FAED, F.iaedp, CEDSSenior Clinical Advisor for ERC and Clinical Professor of Psychiatryand Pediatrics at the University of Colorado and the University of Oklahoma. Board certied in pediatrics and adolescent medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, the Academy for Eating Disorders, and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. Dr. Bermudez is Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors of the National Eating Disorders Association, cofounder of the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee, cofounder of the Oklahoma Eating Disorders Association, and an eating disorders specialist certied by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.Tricia Besett-Alesch, PhDCounseling and Psychological Services and Training Director at the University of Nebraska. Licensed Psychologist specializing in women’s issues, LGBTQA+, cultural/spiritual identity, depression, trauma/grief/loss, eating disorders/body image and relationship issues. Dr. Besett-Alesch interweaves her role as a leader into her work as a trainer and psychologist. She works with students by taking in all diversity components, while listening to the client’s worldview and considering various contextual factors to meet clients where they are at in their journey. She also sees her own cultural humility as being an essential aspect in her work with students and clients.Dori G. Bowling, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social Worker and Vice President, Admissions at ERC and Pathlight. Broad experience in the mental health eld includes school, legal, residential, nonprot and for-prot sectors working with children and adults struggling with a mental health disorder. Passionate about empowering others to change their lives while helping them understand we all need help at some point in our lives.18
Charles Brady, PhD, ABPPConsultant for Pathlight, nationally recognized and board-certied Clinical Psychologist, and Founder of Kitsap Peninsula OCD and Anxiety Services in Silverdale, Washington. Previously an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati Department of Psychiatry and Director of the OCD and Anxiety Services program at the Lindner Center of HOPE which he started in 2008. In addition to helping launch and serve as Vice President of OCD Midwest, a regional afliate of the International OCD Foundation, he served as faculty for the IOCDF’s Behavioral Therapy Training Institute.Harry Brandt (he/him/his), MDRegional Medical Director of ERC mid-Atlantic region and Chief of Psychiatry at University of Maryland-St. Joseph Medical Center. Previously led the eating disorders programs at Mercy Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center and Sheppard Pratt and served as the Co-Director of the Center for Eating Disorders. Well published in eating disorders, Dr. Brandt has also been the Principal Site Investigator of two federally funded research grants, served as a past President of the Maryland Psychiatric Society, and has repeatedly been listed as a “Baltimore Top Doctor” and in “Best Doctors in America.”Laura Sabin Cabanillas (she/her/hers), MA, LPCC-CA, LMHC-WA, NCC, CEDSClinical Director for ERC in Orange County, California and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California and Washington, National Certied Counselor, and Certied Eating Disorder Specialist. Holds certications as a Crisis Response Therapist and a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate. Clinical expertise in eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, existential crisis, spirituality and grief/loss. Worked in outpatient clinical settings, residential, PHP and IOP for eating disorders, mood and anxiety treatment programs, and professional relations for ERC and Pathlight.Ralph E. Carson (he/him/his), PhD, RD, CEDRDSenior Clinical and Research Advisor for ERC and Pathlight and Consultant for the Pinegrove Behavioral Health and Addiction Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Pioneer in the treatment of eating disorders with 40 years of experience. Unique background in health science and medicine, coupled with nutrition and exercise, prepared him to integrate neuropsychological intervention and proven psychotherapeutic treatment. Allison Chase (she/her/hers), PhD, CEDS-SRegional Clinical Director of ERC and Pathlight in Austin, Texas. With more than 20 years of experience in the eld of eating disorder treatment, was the Principal and Founder of AK Chase & Associates established in Austin in 2003. Specialties include child and adolescent mental health, treatment of eating disorders, parental training and education, and family/team-based therapy. Provides training and education for professionals across the U.S. and workshops for schools and community organizations.Yuri Choi, PhDSenior Staff Psychologist at the Counseling Center at the University of California Irvine where she works with a diverse student population, having previously worked at several university counseling centers and community clinics across the U.S. and South Korea. Using an integrative approach to treatment, she combines client-centered, cognitive behavioraland interpersonal theories within a multicultural framework.Mimi Cole (she/her/hers)Passionately pursuing her master’s degree to become a therapist, Mimi is following in the footsteps of the amazing therapists and caregivers who have taught her so much and shaped her into the person she is today. Mimi is the founder of The Lovely Becoming, a community for individuals who are unlearning and becoming. She is also a clinician in training and practices from a weight-inclusive, trauma-informed lens. Outside of being a student, Mimi loves to read and write, go to coffee shops and connect with new people.Lisa Constantino (she/her/hers), LPC, CEDS-SClinical Director at ERC responsible for the oversight and clinical leadership of adult inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 9 years experience treating patients with eating disorders, Lisa is passionate about personal growth and development and working with emerging adults and the LGBTQIA population. She has expertise and a deep interest in trauma-informed care and uses creative, somatic approaches to help facilitate change and recovery.Dana Cunningham (she/her/hers), PhDLicensed Psychologist and Program Director of the Prince George’s School Mental Health Initiative, through the National Center for School Mental Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Her research and clinical interests include the development and application of evidence-based practices for youth of color, resilience and trauma-informed practice. She has contributed to several articles and presentations on topics related to the mental health needs of children of color and is the author of a children’s book, A Day I’ll Never Forget.Robyn Cruze (she/her/hers) Internationally recognized author and speaker who coauthored and published Making Peace With Your Plate. Has been featured internationally including on ABC and CBS. In 2019, traveled with her family around the U.S. to help end the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. Sought-after speaker who educates and brings to light such topics as the co-occurrence of eating and alcohol disorders.Genevieve Davison, MA, MPHGraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri working in the Center for Healthy Weight and Wellness under the mentorship of Denise Wiley. Received BA in psychology from Kenyon College in 2012 and an MPH from TheOhioState University in 2014. Clinical research interests include the etiology, prevention and treatment of eating disorders and obesity, as well as the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments. Genevieve is particularly interested in developing and disseminating treatments geared to low-income populations.Patrick Devenny (he/him/his)Former University of Colorado football player who struggled his entire life with disordered and restrictive eating. Given the pressures of trying to achieve his dream of playing in the NFL, food became an issue. Patrick’s eating disorder became evident once his career was over and he realized how consumed he was with food and body image issues. On the path to recovery, he has developed a passion for raising awareness for athletes and males with eating disorders. Patrick hopes his story can help others on their own recovery journey.19
Karen Hofmann, PhDDirectorof Counseling and Psychological Services attheUniversityof Central Florida with more than 25years experiencein collegiate mental health andcollege counseling centers.Has been at UCF for more than 19 years including Associate Director/Director of Training for 7 years and in her current role for 9years.Interests and expertiseincludeindividual, couples and group therapy, and supervision focused on relationships andfamilyissues,interpersonal processes,trauma recovery, identity and sexual orientation development and social justice issues, and counseling administration.Dr. Hofmannis an advocate forsocial justiceand works to create awareness/education regarding social prejudice and discrimination.Lara Efand (she/her/hers), LICSW, CEDS Clinical Supervisor at Pathlight in Washington State. Specializes in co-occurring eating, mood, anxiety and traumatic stress disorders with a focus on mindfulness and evidence-based behavioral interventions such as dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, mindfulness meditation and theory. Regularly speaks and trains nationally on eating, mood, anxiety and traumatic stress disorders. Goal is to bring compassion, competence and integrity to patient care.Libby Erickson, MDMedical Director at ERC in Denver, and an Associate Professor at University of Colorado. Completed her adult psychiatry residency and medical ethics fellowship at the University of Chicago where she served as Chief Resident of psychiatry and was a member of the university ethics committee. Attended University of Colorado for her child psychiatry fellowship, served as Chief Fellow and stayed on staff following training. Previously worked in integrated care and school-based clinics in the Denver metropolitan area. Dr. Erickson’s clinical interests include decision making capacity in patients with chronic illness, PTSD in eating disorder populations, and treatment of eating disorders in athletes.Charlie Foster, MAAssistant Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Student Excellence and Director of the Ofce of Academic Success and Intercultural Services at the University of Nebraska focusing on diversity initiatives that support student success. Team leader at the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center supervising initiatives for vulnerable student populations in higher education and providing culturally reective student retention support, advocating for student social engagement and developing education on diversity awareness. Recipient of Leadership Lincoln’s Melvin W. Jones Mentoring Award, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society faculty/staff initiate, Mortar Board faculty/staff initiate and Fullling the Dream Award.Kim G. Fry (she/her/hers), MS, LMFT, NASM, CPT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping clients and clinicians learn how to effectively heal their relationships with their bodies, body image and movement. Kim has worked for a family counseling nonprot, an outpatient eating disorder treatment center, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and an eating disorder-specialized group therapy practice. She also has experience in the tness industry as a Barre Instructor and certied personal trainer. She founded Autonomy Therapy in 2019 as an Austin-based group therapy practice dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible and HAES-informed counseling.Amy Gooding (she/her/hers), PsyD Clinical Psychologist at ERC in Baltimore, Maryland where she provides evidence-based psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, and specialized treatment for athletes. Presently, the Clinical Psychologist to Athletics at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Expertise includes management of the unique needs of athletes with eating disorders, leveraging extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and its application to eating disturbances and the psychology of sports. Received Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Psychology with a concentration in sport performance from La Salle University in Philadelphia. Provides training and presentations to mental health providers and sports medicine staff on the specialized treatment of athletes with eating disorders.20Elizabeth Easton (she/her/hers), PsyD, CEDS National Director of Psychotherapy for ERC and Pathlight. Played vital role in developing program’s Family-Centered Therapy model. Licensed Clinical Psychologist passionate about educating and empowering patients and parents to engage in the treatment and recovery process for eating disorders. Doctorate in psychology from George Washington University, Washington, DC. Completed predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at The Children’s Hospital, Denver, Colorado, specializing in individual, family and group therapy with the eating disorders program, anxiety and mood disorder outpatient clinics, and general psychiatry inpatient units.Niki DuBois (she/her/hers), MSSW, LMSW Alumni and Family Liaison for ERC in San Antonio and Austin, Texas where she harnesses her passion in working with those struggling with eating disorders and substance use disorders. Based on her experience, Niki believes that full recovery is possible and it doesn’t have to happen alone given her unwavering belief in the power of community. In addition to her work with patients, Niki offers her support to those creating recovery communities – communities that offer connection and healing. She holds a Master of Science in social work from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work.Danielle Johnson (she/her/hers)Professional Relations Liaison for ERC and Pathlight in the Midwest region. She holds a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from Hampton University, one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities. She has served in various leadership, mentorship and training roles and has been a member of numerous committees to promote cultural inclusivity and diversity. Danielle is one of the coauthors of the book It’s Not That Easy. . . Stop Telling Me to Get Over It, a collaborative interview style project in which she courageously shared the story of sexual assault in college and her struggles with suicidal ideation and depression as a result of this traumatic event.Frances Diaz, PsyDDirector of the Counseling Center at the University of California Irvine and Licensed Bilingual Psychologist who has worked with people from all walks of life through a number of settings. An alumnus of UCI, Dr. Diaz is honored to return to her alma mater and work with the diverse student population attending this university. She enjoys working with individuals facing a variety of challenges, and her special interests include personal development, impact of family on academic achievement, rst-generation college students acculturation, international students, issues of adjustment and Latino mental health.
Kathryn Johnson (she/her/hers), MA, RD, LD, CEDRD-SNutrition Director for ERC in Baltimore where she oversees inpatient, PHP and IOP programs working primarily with the adult population. Kathryn enjoys working with individuals struggling with severe and enduring eating disorders, no matter the diagnosis. She received an undergraduate degree in food and nutrition from the University of Alabama and went on to receive her master’s in counseling from Louisiana State University. Kathryn has been working in the eating disorders eld since 2008 and has been with ERC since 2014. Wendi Kozlowski (she/her/hers), LPC-SClinical Director for Pathlight in Round Rock, Texas. Wendi received her Master of Arts in professional counseling from Texas State in 2010 and has since worked in a variety of clinical positions in the mental health eld for more than 13 years. She is extremely passionate about working with youth and their families in intensive treatment and strongly believes that making a connection along with the therapeutic relationship is a primary foundation necessary for her clients to grow and thrive.Adee Levinstein (she/her/hers), MS, RD, LD, CSSD, CEDS-SNutrition Manager at ERC of Maryland in the PHP and IOP programs where she leverages her passion for improving the way patients relate to food, movement and their bodies in order to nourish their whole person.Adee earned her bachelor’s and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Missouri and was selected to the Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program Fellowship at Auburn University. Continuing at Auburn she completed her master’s in exercise physiology and her certied specialist in sports dietetics designation.Yu-Yun Liu, PhDLicensed Clinical Psychologist at the University of Chicago Student Wellness and originally from Taiwan where she completed her undergraduate degree in Chinese literature at National Central University. Dr. Liu came to the U.S. in 2008 pursuing her master’s in school counseling at Purdue University and doctorate in counseling psychology at the University of Louisville. Her professional interests include disordered eating and body image; cultural adjustment of international students; intersecting identities of race, gender, class and sexual orientation; and relationship issues.Wendy Foulds Mathes (she/her/hers), PhD, MS, LCHMC, BC-TMHSenior Program Manager of Continuing Education and Events at ERC and Pathlight with more than 20 years of experience in research, education and clinical mental health. Dr. Mathes holdsan MSand PhD in experimental psychology from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts andan MSin clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in sport psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Throughout her career, as a research scientist and mental health counselor, she has followed her passion to decrease the stigma associated with mental illness and eating disorders through education.Susan McClanahan (she/her/hers), PhD, CEDS Senior Clinical Advisor for ERC and Pathlight and Founder of Insight Behavioral Health (now Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center). Licensed Clinical Psychologist committed to leadership, teaching, training, research and advocacy in the eld of eating disorders and general mental health. Leading expert in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder with over 25 years of experience. Holds an Assistant Professor position at both Rush Medical Center and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and her expertise is sought after at many major national conferences and events.Robert McFerren (he/him/his), LICSWClinical Director for Pathlight in Seattle, Washington specializing in children, adolescents and their parents, Robert enjoys working with complex family systems to help facilitate healthy communication. Robert’s broad experience includes working with children in the foster care system, and with adults and adolescents in acute hospitalization, in the school setting, and in private practice. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in social work and a Master of Science in social work from the University of Texas at Austin and managed a 74-bed neurobehavioral unit at a residential treatment center prior to joining the team at ERC and Pathlight.Alex Mehling, LMHC, SUDPTClinical Director at ERC in Bellevue, Washington. Experience includes outpatient therapy with children and families, adult crisis stabilization and detox, and business development for one of Washington’s largest adult psychiatrichospitals. Alex was previously the Clinical Director for a Seattle-based mental health organization where she helped develop multiple programs including an intensive day treatment elementary and middle school for children with behavioral needs, an outpatient clinic, and the Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) programs. She holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Seattle University and a master’s in counseling from Northwest University.Deb Michel (she/her/hers), PhD, CEDS-S, FAED Regional Clinical Director for ERC and Pathlight in Texas and Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the treatment of eating disorders and related conditions including body image disturbance, as well as mood and anxiety disorders. Involved in the prevention, education and advocacy on behalf of sufferers and their loved ones throughout her career. Clinical Faculty Member in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Tulane and founding member of Houston Eating Disorders Specialists.Gracie Moncibaiz (she/her/hers), LPC-S Clinical Manager for Pathlight in FortWorth, Texas and a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor, Gracie has been in the eld of psychology and behavioral health for nearly 25 years and focused specically on mood and anxiety disorders in individual private practice, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatientsettings for the past 20 years. Her passion is helping kids, adolescents and adults become empowered so they can heal and develop the skills they need to manage and succeed in their lives. She holds a master’s in counseling and educational psychologyfrom New Mexico State University.Rene Monteagudo, PhDCounseling Center Director at the University of Miami. Previously the Senior Associate Director and Director of Clinical Services at Florida Atlantic University’s Counseling and Psychological Services. Originally from Miami, Dr. Monteagudo received his bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees from the University of Florida and his doctoral degree in counseling psychology from Indiana University and completed his doctoral internship at the Penn State Counseling Center. With over 15 years of university counseling center experience and a wealth of health administration experience, he specializes in student development, crisis intervention, training, supervision, group therapy, LGBT and Latino populations.21
Jennifer Moran (she/her/hers), PsyDClinical Manager at Pathlight in Maryland and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist serving adolescents, adults and families. Earned doctorate from the University of Denver and completed pre-doctoral internship at the Suffolk University Counseling Center. Dedicated to the eld of eating disorders, worked at the Center for Eating Disorders since 2005 before joining ERC Maryland. Served as a Family Therapist in conjunction with the Center’s NIMH-funded research study on effective therapies for adolescents with anorexia nervosa and is certied as a Family Behavioral Therapist through the Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders.Aisha Sanders (she/her/hers), LCPCClinical Director at ERC and Pathlight in Northbrook, Illinois. Aisha is a licensed clinical professional counselor with extensive experience treating children, adolescents and families that have experienced trauma and have been diagnosed with mental health and behavioral concerns.She holds a master’s in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has served in case management and clinical leadership roles working with children and families involved in DCFS, foster care and those who have been impacted by homelessness. She is a native of Chicago and has a passion for empowering people to live a life they were created to live.Meredith Nisbet (she/her/hers), MS, LMFT, CEDS-S Clinical Response Supervisor at ERC and Pathlight and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She enjoys engaging and working with patients, families and providers nationwide. In her private practice, Meredith provides education and training on weight stigma and Health At Every Size®-informed care around the country. Holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from East Carolina University.Anne Marie O’Melia, MD, MS, FAAP, CEDS-SChief Medical Ofcer and Chief Clinical Ofcer overseeing physicians, therapists and dietitians for ERC and Pathlight nationwide. Dr. O’Melia is a triple board-trained physician, with board certications in pediatrics and general psychiatry. She also holds subspecialty board certications in child and adolescent psychiatry and in psychosomatic medicine. During her tenure at ERC and Pathlight, she served as Medical Director of programs serving children and adults with eating disorders at all levels of care and with a wide range of complex medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Listed as one of the “Best Doctors in America” every year since 2007. Coauthored multiple articles and book chapters on eating disorders. Co-investigator for various clinical trials related to psychopharmacology in the treatment of eating and mood disorders.Megan Riddle, MD, PhD, MSAdult Psychiatrist at ERC and Pathlight in Bellevue, Washington and consult liaison psychiatrist with a passion for eating disorders. Master’s in biology with emphasis in genetics, MD and PhD in neuroscience, and residency in psychiatry as Chief Resident at the University of Washington before completing her fellowship in consult liaison psychiatry. Courtesy Clinical Instructor with University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. PhD thesis explored the effect of diet restriction on anxiety-like behavior as a way to further our understanding of the neuroscience behind eating disorders.Toya Roberson-Moore (she/her/hers), MDStaff Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for Pathlight in Chicago, Illinois. Board certied in general psychiatry and neurology, and child and adolescent psychiatry. She believes in a holistic and integrative approach to the promotion of wellness in adolescents and families while addressing treatment of a variety of mental health concerns. Her clinical interests include the treatment of eating disorders and anxiety disorders in the pediatric population, and she is committed to educating future clinicians evidenced by her role in the co-creation of an internet-based pediatric anxiety learning module: A Guide for Medical Students in the Diagnosis and Treatment ofAnxiety Disorders. Dr. Roberson-Moore holds an academic appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Medicine.Deb Roseberry (she/her/hers), MBA, LCSW Senior Clinical Director for ERC and Pathlight, drawn to the organization to be part of a team providing high-quality clinical care for behavioral health patients. Deb received her bachelor’s in psychology andmaster’sin social work from the University of Iowa and began her career as a behavioral health therapist providing individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults. She eventually entered the management eld and completed her master’sin business at the University of Kansas while continuing her leadership career in behavioral health focused on managing across the complete continuum of care.Catherine Ruscitti (she/her/hers), PsyD, CEDSClinical Director at ERC in Houston, Texas and licensed clinical psychologist and certied eating disorder specialist. Author of The Anorexia Recovery Skills Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Cope with Difcult Emotions, Embrace Self-Acceptance and Prevent Relapse. Specializes in the assessment and treatment of adolescents and adults with eating disorders. Professional interests include treatment for binge eating disorder and use of acceptance and commitment therapy in the treatment of eating disorders. Presents educational lectures, conducts research and publishes papers on eating disorders.22Dawn Nickel (she/her/hers), PhDFounder of the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, a not-for-prot grassroots organization that inspires hope, reduces stigma and empowers women in or seeking recovery for substance use and/or mental health challenges. A highly respected thought leader in the women’s recovery sphere, Dr. Nickel is a certied professional recovery coach with a doctorate in healthcare policy. In her work as a consultant and recovery advocate, she focuses largely on exploring how best to support women who experience substance use disorders, mental health issues and intimate partner violence – issues that prompted Dawn to start her own personal recovery journey in 1987.Kristen Neff, PhDInsight Meditation Practitioner and an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Her work has been featured inThe New York Times,The Atlantic, andHarvard Business Review, among others, and her TEDx talk has been viewed over 1.7million times.She’s also the co-developer of an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which is taught by thousands of people worldwide, and thecoauthor ofThe Mindful Self-Compassion Workbookas well asTeaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals.She is also cofounder of the nonprot Center for Mindful Self-Compassion.
Kristie Simmons (she/her/hers), MS, RD, CEDRD-SNutrition Director for Virtual Services at ERC supporting several different facilities and centers across the country working with child, adolescent and adult populations, as well as across different levels of care. Helped develop the nutrition program for Virtual IOP where she guides patients as they explore how food and health are vehicles to navigate a more meaningful life. Deeply passionate about supporting individuals in the difcult and brave work needed to repair their relationship with food, exercise and body image.Abraham Sculley (he/him/his)Speaker for Active Minds, the nation’s premier nonprot supporting student and young adult mental health. As a freshman at the University of West Florida, Abraham fell into a deep depression and sought on-campus counseling over a three-month hiatus. Returning to school with vigor and a new outlook, Abraham graduated with a bachelor’s in psychology. As a mental health advocate using depression as his driving force, Abraham speaks around the country sharing his story and passion for mental health awareness.Kelly Souza (she/her/hers), PsyD, CEDSRegional Clinical Director of the Mountain Region at ERC and Pathlight and a licensed clinical psychologist and certied eating disorder specialist with 10 years of experience treating eating disorders and 18 years in behavioral health. Obtained her Master of Arts in counseling psychology and Doctor of Psychology from Southern California Seminary.Prior experience includes residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient treatment for mental health, substance abuse and eating disorders. Has also worked in inpatient and PHPpsychiatric hospitals, as well as residential treatment for foster children and adolescents on probation.Michael Spaulding-Barclay (he/him/his), MD, MS, CEDSMedical Director of the Mountain Region Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders program at ERC in Denver. Consultant physician to the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health. Board certied in pediatrics and adolescent medicine with a background in eating disorder treatment. Provides workshops at regional and national conferences for the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine and has served as a board member for the Eating Disorders Task Force of Indiana and the Body Balance Coalition Foundation of Missouri.Shana Minei Spence (she/her/hers), MS, RDN, CDNRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New York. Labels herself as an “eat anything” dietitian under the premise that life is already complicated, so why restrict yourself? Passionate about food policy and public health and loves what she does with the goal of sharing as much knowledge and information as possible. Created a popular platform via Instagram for open discussion on nutrition, health and wellness topics.Beth Ayn Stanseld (she/her/hers), MEdNational Family Advocate for ERC and Pathlight and Founder and Director of Stay Strong Virginia, a 501(c) nonprot that provides resources across the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, she serves as the Educational Chair for the Richmond International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Chapter and she serves on the Advisory Council’s Friends Group for the Virginia Treatment Center for Children.Andi Stone (she/her/hers), PsyDClinical Director for Pathlight in Chicago, Illinois where she oversees clinical operations, staff activities and curriculum/program development for PHP and IOP. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she specializes in the treatment of severe mood, anxiety, personality and trauma-related disorders, and collaborates on national mood and anxiety program initiatives. Dr. Stone enjoys clinical supervision, coordination of care for the complex patient, and working with multidisciplinary staff. She has formal training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), the DBT prolonged exposure protocol (DBT PE) and written exposure therapy (WET) for PTSD.Casey Tallent (she/her/hers), PhDDirector of Collegiate and Telebehavioral Health Initiatives for ERC and Pathlight. Cofounded ERC’s Virtual IOP program and has been instrumental in expanding those services nationwide while also developing ERC and Pathlight‘s Virtual PHP program in response to the current pandemic. Conducts training for universities and schools across the nation on how to improve eating disorder treatment on campus, which has helped many colleges and school districts establish eating disorder treatment teams, guidelines and response plans. Cofounder of the Nebraska Eating Disorders Network.Siobhan Taylor (she/her/hers)Recovery Ambassador for ERC and Pathlight and President and CEO of a Christian high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. Given her love of young people and God, Siobhan serves as the Founder of Conicts of the Heart, a Christian women’s and small group ministry and blog. After recovering from a 10-year battle with a severe eating disorder, she shares her journey to wellness with others, helping them nd the light and joy of life.Fanice Thomas, PhDT-32 Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the Prevention Research Center in St. Louis and the Center for Healthy Weight and Wellness. Research interests include creating, implementing and evaluating interventions that promote engagement in healthy eating and physical activity, and using evidence-based research to promote policies that reduce health inequality by addressing the social, economic and environmental barriers impeding engagement in health-promoting behaviors. Especially interested in minority and low-income populations who often experience a disproportional burden of obesity.Albert Tsai, MDABPN-certied psychiatrist at ERC and Pathlight in Washington State. Previously at Overlake Medical Clinics and Overlake Hospital Medical Center as the attending psychiatrist over PHP while managing patients in the outpatient psychiatry clinic. Experience includes practicing military psychiatry with the United States Army Medical Corps at Walter Reed National Medical Center, Ft. Bragg Army Medical Center and Bagram Aireld in Afghanistan. Passionate about the treatment of suicidal ideation and behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, personality disorders and PTSD.Sarah Walsh (she/her/hers), MS, RD, CSSD, LDNRegistered Dietitian and the Virtual Afliate Clinical Dietitian for ERC’s Adult Eating Disorders Virtual IOP Program in Washington State. Sarah previously worked at the University of South Carolina and Tulane University as an integral member of the eating disorder treatment teams while working closely with the athletic department and sport medicine multidisciplinary teams. Is currently working with the United States Army under the Health and Holistic Fitness pilot program.23
Tyler Wooten (he/him/his), MDMedical Director of ERC in Dallas, Texas and a Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist certied by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. After 20 years he left his private practice at Uptown Analytic Practices in 2016 to join ERC. Dr. Wooten has been most inspired as a clinician by helping those with eating disorders, drug and alcohol addictions, and his past work in the juvenile detention system.After graduating from medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, he began his medical internship at the University of Virginia. He completed his general adult residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center and went on to advanced training in a pediatric psychiatry fellowship at Children’s Medical Center.Leah Young (she/her/hers), LCPCClinical Manager of Integrated Services at ERC and Pathlight where she has been introducing substance use treatment and education into the mood, anxiety and trauma, binge eating treatment and recovery, and eating disorder programs at all levels of care for the past six years. After earning her master’s from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Leah worked as a clinician at Resurrection Behavioral Health running evening IOP groups for patients with substance use disorders. She was promoted to the position of Program Manager at the renamed Presence Behavioral Health which she ran for several years before coming to ERC and Pathlight in order to reconnect with clinical work.Denise Wiey, PhDDirector of the Center for Healthy Weight and Wellness at Washington University in St. Louis. Her work at the intersection of eating disorders and obesity has been integral to the formal recognition of binge eating disorder and to establishing the efcacy of interventions for recurrent binge eating syndromes. She has developed evidence-based treatments for children and families that reduce obesity, improve nutrition and physical activity, and enhance psychosocial outcomes. Collaborating with multisector stakeholders, Dr. Wiey has accelerated the adoption of evidence-based treatments in community settings and is a leader in the use of technology for addressing gaps in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.Jessica Wilson, MS, RDRegistered Clinical Dietitian specializing in eating disorders since 2009 and a respected thought leader who has led international dialogues about the barriers marginalized clients face when accessing eating disorder care. She is well known for cofounding the #amplifymelanatedvoices movement and her commentary on the racist origins of the frameworks and models that guide the medical and mental health elds. She is active on social media and within her communities where she advocates for body liberation, centering those most marginalized. She is currently writing a book about the impacts of white supremacy on the narratives of Black women’s bodies for Hachette Books coming out in January 2023.National Accreditations• Eating Recovery Center, LLC is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), provider number ER839.• Eating Recovery Center, LLC is approved by the National Board of Certied Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6815. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identied. 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. CME and CNE events are jointly provided by Your CE Source and Eating Recovery Center. These activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Your CE Source and the Eating Recovery Center. Your CE Source is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Your CE Source is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #16031.24Howard Weeks (he/him/his), MD, MBA, DFAPA, DFAACAPChief Medical Ofcer for Pathlight with over 25 years of experience providing ECT to complex adult and child patients and the rst physician to use TMS in Utah. Authored multiple publications in clinical care and quality improvement with expertise in treatment-resistant mood disorders, inpatient child psychiatry, ECT, TMS and ketamine treatments and care of patients in RTC facilities. Completed MD at Duke University and residency at University of Utah in Triple Board Program in Pediatrics, Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Has an MBA from Haslam College of Business at University of Tennessee and is an Adjunct Professor of Child Psychiatry at University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute and in the Departments of Anesthesiology and Population Health Sciences.Kara Richardson Whitely (she/her/hers)ERC Pathlight National Mental Health Advocate and author of Fat Woman on the Mountain and Gorge: My 300-Pound Journey Up Kilimanjaro, a detailed account of Kara’s struggle that inspires condence in hesitant would-be mountaineers and those like her whose biggest hurdle is learning to be comfortable and secure with oneself. Having written for Self, Every Day With Rachael Ray, and Runner’s World magazines, her latest book, Weight of Being, was just released. Recently featured on Oprah’s Lifeclass and Good Morning America, she was also an Outside Magazine 127 Dening Moments nalist and has been written about in Redbook, Weight Watchers, Backpacker and American Hiker magazines.Ivy Watts (she/her/hers), MPHAs a former Division II All-American track athlete, she struggled daily in silence with mental health issues before nally getting the help she needed. Ivy has a master’s in public health and certication in mental health rst aid, and is dedicated to promoting mental wellness and self-love while reducing mental health stigma through her business Ivy Watts Speaks as a public speaker and through her mental health blog Beautifully Simply You.Judi-Lee Webb (she/her/hers), PhD, CEDS-SLicensed Psychologist and Owner of Psychological Solutions of Atlanta counseling adolescents, adults, couples and families for 20 years. Obtained PhD in counseling psychology and Master of Arts in psychology with specialty training in eating disorders and obesity issues, along with fellowship training. Founding President of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (Atlanta Chapter) and rst psychologist to become Certied Eating Disorders Specialist & Approved Supervisor (CEDS-S). Dr. Webb obtained her PhD in counseling psychology from The University of Georgia, her Master of Arts in psychology from Howard University, and Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Florida.Elizabeth Wassenaar (she/her/hers), MD, MS, CEDS-SRegional Medical Director for the Mountain and West regions at ERC and Pathlight. Previously the Medical Director at the Williams House Adolescent Residential Program at the Lindner Center of Hope in Cincinnati and on the faculty at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Board certied in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry and obesity medicine and residency trained in pediatric medicine. Completed advanced psychotherapy training in child and adolescent psychodynamic psychotherapy, family-based therapy (FBT) training for eating disorders, and ketamine- and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and is a clinical instructor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
For This Year’s Premier Virtual Mental Health and Eating Disorder Treatment Conferences SEPT 14—16Virtual EventsBoth conferences are expertly designed to present the knowledge and tools to help you provide superior care to your patients. Don’t miss out on valuable insights and important conversations with some of the nation’s leading mental health experts. ERCPathlight.com/SaveTheDateDON’T WAIT! The rst 200 people who sign up will receive a special code to attend the conferences at a discounted rate. Sign up to save the date and receive the latest news and updates for the conferences. 25SAVE DATEThis course was full of new information, and I’m thankful to have more options for assessment and treatment now! — Brienne S., Psychologist 25
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