Description: 
Over 30 million people in the US struggle with disordered eating. It is important that clinical providers and community leaders be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of eating disorders to get more individuals the support they need and help reduce the stigma around eating disorders. Experts from Rock Recovery, a DC Metro area-based nonprofit that supports the journey to freedom from disordered eating through affordable clinical recovery and community empowerment programs, will lead this webinar series. 

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Presenters:
Christie Dondero Bettwy is the Executive Director of Rock Recovery. Prior to becoming a Rock team staff member in 2013, she worked for Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, NC and as a consultant with PwC in Washington, D.C. Having gone through recovery herself, Christie understands the depth of support needed to recover and is passionate about spreading the message that complete freedom from an eating disorder is possible.

Rev. Erin Bair, M.Div., is the rector of St. Michael's Anglican Church in Gainesville, VA and the director of ReNew, a ministry of spiritual care and accompaniment for pastors and ministry leaders. From 2015 to 2020, she served as Rock Recovery's first chaplain, offering spiritual care and support for clients in their recovery journey. Rev. Blair holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School and is a trained spiritual director. 

Series Learning Objectives:

• Provide an introduction to understanding the presentation and process of diagnosing eating disorders as well as information about the prevalence of eating disorders in minority communities
• Identify the role of trauma, anxiety, and cultural messages in the development of eating disorders, and outline various trauma-informed interventions used in the treatment of eating disorders
• Provide illustrations and an overview of how shame surrounding eating disorders presents in faith-based settings and outline strategies and best practices for removing mental health stigma and caring for congregants - mind, body and spirit

Who Should Attend?
Behavioral health care professionals, medical professionals, faith leaders and clergy, and community advocates.

Eating Disorders Series

February 25, 2021
Part 1: Marginalized Voices - Understanding the Presentation and Prevalence of Eating Disorders 
11:00am—12:00pm EST

March 4, 2021
Part 2: Symptom Substitution, Trauma and the Hidden Addiction of Eating Disorders 
11:00am—12:00pm EST
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March 11, 2021
Part 3: Breaking through Shame - How Faith Communities Can Remove Mental Health Stigma and Support those with Eating Disorders
11:00am—12:00pm EST
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Certificates of attendance will be available to viewers of 50% (30 minutes) or more of each live webinar (via email within 30 business days post-event). CEUs are not offered for this session. Webinar slide presentations and recordings will be posted to the website.