PART ONE: Eating Disorders: What, Who, Why, and How (2 hours): Eating disorders are becoming increasingly better understood by our society. However, many are not fully aware of the prevalence, seriousness, and the range of individuals affected by this illness. The purpose of the first half of this workshop is to identify causes, signs, effects, and treatment options for eating disorders, from the perspective of individuals who are struggling as well as their loved ones and treatment providers; Overview of all of the eating disorders including ARFID and BED, diagnostic criteria to understand the differences, neurobiology, statistics, different populations, etiology,  screening, what to look for and how to approach the need for ED treatment, particularly among specific populations like in folks with ED and SUD.  

PART TWO: After the Assessment/Levels of Care/What to Expect in Treatment: In the second half, we will delve into the crucial topic of eating disorder treatment levels, particularly their significance when engaging with clients in an outpatient setting. How do you know when it’s time to refer for an assessment or a higher level of care? What are the most effective methods of recommending care levels to families and individuals to underscore the importance of treatment as you acknowledge the related interruption to usual life schedules? How do families know what to expect at any given level of care? What levels of care does insurance cover? What kind of transition supports do clinicians and families need to flow as successfully as possible between levels of care? These and other questions will be addressed to help equip providers and clinicians, particularly those in outpatient settings, with the tools they need to support their critical work. Making the decision to move forward with eating disorder treatment is no small feat, likely there have been many conversations and countless considerations both personal and practical on whether this is the right time for you as an individual/parent contemplating care or for providers referring a client to take this step. Our clients tell us that eating disorder treatment is daunting for those considering it and also potentially daunting for those recommending it to clients due to the many aspects of treatment, details of admission and realities of the eating disorder experience. This presentation's aim is to provide insights into "what treatment is really like" and also offer helpful overviews & key details into the day-to-day schedule, differences in levels of care, influences on length of care and what to expect from your eating disorder treatment experience. 

Dr. Jillian Lampert, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED is the Vice President of Communications and Brand for Accanto Health, the parent company of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health. She has 30 years of experience in the field of eating disorders as a clinician, leader, speaker, advocate, and researcher in the field of eating disorders working across all levels of care and multiple care settings. Additionally, Dr. Lampert is Co-Founder and President of the REDC, the national consortium representing eating disorders care focused on treatment standards, best practices, access to care, and collaborative research. She is also a Board Member of the Eating Disorders Coalition, a DC- based national organization for eating disorders policy and advocacy. She holds an adjunct graduate faculty position in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota where she advises graduate students and teaches a course on eating disorder management. 

Dr. Lampert completed her doctorate degree in Nutrition and Epidemiology and Master of Public Health degree in Public Health Nutrition at the University of Minnesota. She earned a Master of Science degree in Nutrition at the University of Vermont and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics. She has an expansive range of policy, clinical, research, education, teaching, and program development experience in the area of eating disorders. 

Dr. Lampert has served on the Board of Directors of the Academy for Eating Disorders as the Electronic Media Portfolio Director and co-chair of the Academy for Eating Disorders Nutrition Special Interest Group. She is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (FAED) and a member of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), and BHN (Behavioral Health Nutrition) dietetic practice group. Dr. Lampert is the author of numerous book chapters and articles addressing the nutritional treatment of eating disorders, body image, sports participation, adolescent health, and disordered eating and she regularly speaks regionally and nationally on numerous eating disorder-related topics. 

Krista Crotty, LMFT, PsyD, is a Clinical Education Specialist for Accanto Health, the parent company of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health. In her role, Krista assists in planning, coordinating, and occasionally presenting our continuing education courses on eating disorders and related subjects. 

Clinically, Krista draws from a variety of methods, including temperament-based therapy with supports (TBT-S), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family-based therapy (FBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). She often incorporates the use of the creative process in conjunction with the more traditional therapeutic process. 

Krista earned her Master of Science degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology, and her doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in family and pediatrics from Azusa Pacific University. She trained at Harbor UCLA Medical Center and Loma Linda Children’s Hospital in neuropsychology  

Away from work, Krista loves being a mom to her three sons, playing outside, going on adventures with her family, skiing, hiking, biking, and camping.