Eating Disorder Provider Education Network Spring 2026 Training

Join us in person for the Eating Disorder Provider Education Network Spring 2026 Training! This is a great chance to connect, learn, and grow with fellow providers passionate about eating disorder care. Expect engaging sessions, hands-on activities, and plenty of opportunities to network. Come ready to expand your skills and make a real impact in your field!

You can learn more about EDPEN and our Spring Training here.

Info: Enjoy a selection of coffee and tea with a full breakfast and check-in to pick up your name badge and welcome bag.

Info: Eating disorders are complex, serious, and often life-threatening mental health conditions that demand timely, compassionate, and coordinated care. Yet, access to specialized treatment is frequently limited, leaving many patients without the support they need when they need it most. This introductory session challenges providers not to wait for “perfect conditions” before engaging in eating disorder care. Through exploration of prevalence data, evidence-based treatment models, and the power of a multidisciplinary approach, participants will gain the tools and confidence to meet patients and families where they are. Clinician insights and practical guidance will highlight pathways to developing specialization in eating disorder treatment and collaborating effectively with caregivers and the broader care team.

Info: Accurate medical assessment is foundational to effective eating disorder care. This session, led by physicians specializing in eating disorders, will guide participants through the clinical evaluation process—from identifying key diagnostic features and differentiating among eating disorder subtypes to recognizing common co-occurring medical conditions. Participants will review current level-of-care guidelines and learn to establish treatment goals that reflect medical stability, nutritional rehabilitation, and psychological recovery.

Info: Coffee and tea service with snacks will be available.

Info: Eating disorders are among the most medically and psychiatrically complex illnesses, requiring coordinated, evidence-based care across settings and disciplines. This presentation will explore the medical severity of eating disorders, criteria for determining level of care, and best practices for medical monitoring and refeeding—including guidance for supporting patients safely in the home environment. Emphasis will be placed on identifying medical instability, understanding progression milestones across medical, nutritional, and psychological domains, and fostering collaboration among care providers. Clinicians will also examine the critical role of caregiver inclusion in treatment planning and explore strategies for integrating medical and therapeutic approaches that promote sustainable recovery.

Info: Lunch is included and will be available to all attendees.

Info: Early, aggressive nutritional rehabilitation is critical for restoring both physical and psychological health in individuals with eating disorders. In many cases, recovery begins in the home environment—where caregivers play a vital role in supporting refeeding, meal exposures, and weight restoration. This workshop will highlight the dietitian’s leadership role in guiding caregivers through evidence-based nutritional rehabilitation, establishing effective target weight goals, and implementing full food exposure practices necessary for lasting recovery. Through a review of current research, clinical frameworks, and real-world strategies, participants will gain tools to empower families and multidisciplinary teams to confidently pursue full medical, nutritional, and psychological recovery.

Info: Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED) are both evidence-based behavioral treatment modalities used in the treatment of eating disorders. While they share a foundation in behavioral change, they differ in how responsibility, motivation, and support are utilized throughout the recovery process. CBT-ED requires individual engagement and the patient’s internal motivation for behavioral change, whereas FBT mobilizes caregivers to take an active role in interrupting eating disorder behaviors and facilitating recovery. This introductory training will explore how FBT and CBT-ED are each applied across eating disorder presentations, highlighting their core principles, similarities, and key differences. Participants will gain an understanding of when individual treatment versus inclusion of a support system may be most advantageous, and how level of care, developmental stage, and recovery needs influence treatment selection.

Info: Many patients with eating disorders are first seen—and often primarily managed—by medical providers in outpatient settings. Yet, the medical complexity and potential instability of these illnesses can make outpatient monitoring challenging for physicians without specialized training. This presentation will equip providers with the essential knowledge and tools to safely monitor patients with eating disorders, identify warning signs requiring higher levels of care, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary treatment teams. Emphasis will be placed on key medical considerations such as vital sign assessment, lab monitoring, cardiac and electrolyte management, and the physiological impact of refeeding. Participants will also explore strategies to engage caregivers in medical conversations, ensuring that families are informed, supported, and empowered partners in care.

Info: Refreshments and Snacks will be provided.

Info: Creating an eating disorder treatment program that delivers high-quality, evidence-based care is both challenging and deeply rewarding—especially for smaller teams. In this presentation a medical doctor, psychologist, and dietitian share their experience developing a PHP and IOP program grounded in Family-Based Treatment (FBT) principles and collaborative, multidisciplinary care. Attendees will learn how to translate evidence-based models into real-world program structures, implement effective team roles and communication systems, and integrate medical, nutritional, and psychological treatment in a unified framework. Presenters will also discuss lessons learned in scaling services, maintaining fidelity to evidence-based approaches, and empowering other professionals to create or enhance treatment programs within their own.

Info: Just steps away from the HSIB, all attendees are invited to join together, meet new faces, and make connections. Tapas and refreshments will be served along with cash bar.

Info: Enjoy a selection of coffee and tea with a full breakfast.

Info: Dr. Asha Davidson will examine how family-centered care can be effectively integrated into all levels of eating disorder treatment from a medical perspective. Using real-world examples and two illustrative clinical cases, she will highlight what meaningful family involvement looks like in practice and how it enhances safety, collaboration, and medical decision-making around level-of-care needs. A key focus will be the impact of early, intentional family engagement in higher-acuity settings—particularly how it strengthens discharge planning and significantly improves long-term recovery outcomes as patients transition home. Participants will gain practical strategies for involving families throughout the treatment course, improving cross-disciplinary communication, and supporting caregivers in complex medical and behavioral health contexts. Dr. Davidson will also share essential lessons learned to help providers enhance continuity of care and more effectively partner with family systems.

Info: In this multidisciplinary presentation, a psychologist and a dietitian will outline the practical framework, overlapping provider roles, and coordinated strategies that support successful family-centered treatment across nutritional, medical, and psychological domains. Presenters will explore approaches for guiding caregivers through the urgency of refeeding and fostering confidence and efficacy —empowering families as critical partners in the recovery process. A 30 minute morning break will take place between 10 am - 10:30 am during this presentation.

Info: Coffee and tea service with snacks will be available

Info: This engaging workshop for therapists offers a reflective, case-based exploration of common obstacles in therapy, including ambivalence, caregiver dynamics, comorbidities, and treatment resistance. Through detailed case studies, the presenter will highlight practical strategies for addressing these challenges, maintaining therapeutic alliance, and adapting evidence-based approaches to meet individual patient needs. Attendees will gain insights into problem-solving, clinical decision-making, and integrating reflective practice into their own work with patients and families.

Info: This engaging workshop for dietitians and nutrition professionals explores the unique and complex challenges encountered in eating disorder treatment. Topics include: when it may be warranted for the nutrition provider to lead the family and team through the treatment journey and what that entails; navigating caregiver–client dynamics during the refeeding process; supporting individualized weight restoration goals that promote full recovery, growth, and development in adolescents and young adults. Participants will work through real-world case studies to apply current research and clinical guidelines related to individualized patient recovery goals.

Info: Medical providers play a critical role in the assessment, stabilization, and long-term management of patients with eating disorders. Yet, even with evidence-based guidelines, treatment can be challenging due to medical complexity, diagnostic uncertainty, and the intersection of psychological and physical health. This presentation will explore common clinical dilemmas faced by physicians in the treatment of eating disorders, including managing medical instability, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and supporting patient adherence to treatment recommendations. Through the use of case studies, attendees will examine how evidence-based medical and psychiatric interventions can be integrated into a cohesive treatment plan, emphasizing collaboration, compassion, and clinical judgment in real-world settings.

Info: Coffee and tea service with snacks will be available.

Info: As the training draws to a close, this session invites providers to reflect on the insights, innovations, and evidence shared throughout the event—and to translate that knowledge into immediate, meaningful action. Eating disorders are complex, urgent, and deeply human conditions that require both courage and collaboration from those who treat them. This interactive closing session will synthesize key takeaways across disciplines, challenge perfectionistic barriers to implementing care, and empower attendees to return to their work with renewed clarity, compassion, and commitment. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to support patients and families right now, even when conditions aren’t perfect—because recovery can’t wait.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Health Sciences Innovation Building (HSIB), 1670 East Drachman Street, Tucson, United States

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