Ask an Expert – How Can I Recognize Disordered Eating?

What is an eating disorder? How can I tell if myself or a loved one is experiencing disordered eating? Is it true that eating disorders are often diagnosed with other co-occurring conditions such as substance abuse? What treatments are available to treat eating disorders? Join us to get answers to these important questions!

Facilitators

Since its establishment in 2001, EDCare, a privately held organization, has been dedicated to offering trusted eating disorder treatment services to patients, their families, healthcare professionals, and the community. With locations in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, our experienced, multidisciplinary team of specialists believes everyone deserves affirming and validating eating disorder treatment. Empathy and compassion are at the core of our work, and we pride ourselves on being able to provide evidence-based care that is focused on cultivating hope, personal well-being, and lasting recovery. Olivia Rigatti, Manager of Professional Outreach with EDCare, will share her knowledge & expertise on different types of disordered eating, assessment, and modalities for treatment. Olivia has dedicated her career to both regional and national behavioral health care organizations. Her passion for behavioral healthcare and advocating for appropriate behavioral health treatment for individuals has driven her career in marketing and business development. Olivia has been in the world of behavioral health for over a decade and more than half of that time has been working with treatment for eating disorders. This event is brought to you in partnership by Boulder Community Health’s PILLAR Program & EDCare. This livestreamed event will be interactive and allow time for questions and discussion from the audience throughout the presentation.

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