Eating disorders are among the most complex and misunderstood mental health diagnoses, affecting individuals across the lifespan and diverse backgrounds. Historically, they have carried the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, currently second only to opioid use disorder. Early intervention and access to appropriate, well-implemented treatment can profoundly influence recovery outcomes.
This continuing education workshop provides clinicians with an in-depth, practical, and inclusive exploration of eating disorders—emphasizing early recognition, diagnostic nuance, evidence-based treatment, and a compassionate, weight-inclusive framework of care. The session begins with an overview of why eating disorders demand more clinical attention, highlighting their increasing prevalence, medical and psychiatric comorbidities, and disparities in diagnosis and treatment access.
Participants will gain a solid understanding of the clinical presentation of commonly diagnosed eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), supported by case examples and diagnostic criteria. Additional presentations such as Pica, Rumination Disorder, Purging Disorder, Night Eating Syndrome, Atypical Anorexia, and Orthorexia will be briefly reviewed to encourage broader diagnostic understanding and inclusive care across diverse body sizes, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds.
A central focus of the workshop is the transdiagnostic model of eating disorders, which illuminates shared cognitive and behavioral mechanisms underlying multiple diagnoses. The presenter will introduce the “eating disorder cycle” framework to help conceptualize maintenance factors and inform targeted interventions. Participants will also receive an overview of leading evidence-based treatments, including:
The workshop will include guidance on navigating treatment access and levels of care in the U.S. (outpatient, IOP, PHP, residential, inpatient), insurance considerations, and national referral resources. The session concludes with an introduction to the Health at Every Size (HAES) framework—challenging weight-centric models of health and promoting equitable, stigma-free care—followed by an interactive Q&A discussion.
CEUs: 3 Clinical Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Requirements: Webcam (participants must be on camera) Presenter: Brittney Lauro, LCSW
Presenter Information:
Brittney Lauro, LCSW, is a Monmouth University alum and nationally recognized expert in eating disorders with advanced training in several leading evidence-based modalities, including Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E), and Family-Based Treatment (FBT). Ms. Lauro specializes in clinical education, supervision, and inclusive care across the eating disorder spectrum, with a commitment to disseminating best practices to clinicians and treatment teams. A former co-chair of the Academy for Eating Disorders’ Technology & Innovation SIG, she has presented at conferences and for organizations such as Weill Cornell Medical College/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED), and more. Her clinical expertise and advocacy work have been featured in national media outlets such as Katie Couric Media, HuffPost, Wondermind, and on platforms like the Full and Thriving podcast.
Price:
$60.00