Implementing Culturally-Affirmative Therapy for Eating Disorders and Complex Trauma

About this event

Given a large proportion of eating disorder patients have experienced interpersonal trauma, more consistently incorporating trauma-informed approaches within eating disorder assessment and treatment is recommended. Prior trauma exposure can impact ED patients' experiences in navigating eating disorder treatment. This webinar aims to give practical guidelines to clinicians and researchers regarding how to approach ED care from a trauma-informed lens, including assessment and treatment considerations.

Speakers:
Gabriela Hurtado Alvarado PhD: Dr. Gabriela Hurtado (she/hers/ella) is a Licensed Psychologist and co-founder of a private practice in Austin, Texas, Prickly Pear Therapy and Training. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Toledo in 2015. Her main clinical interests involve the assessment and treatment of trauma and PTSD and eating disorders in Latinx communities. In addition, her primary research interests center on understanding the role of culture in the etiology and maintenance of suicidal behaviors. 
Yasmine Mavrakis, RD, LD: Yasmine Mavrakis (she, her) is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Mavrakis Nutrition, a nutrition counselling practice in Austin, TX. Yasmine holds a degree in Nutritional Sciences in Medical Dietetics from the University of Missouri and is also credentialed as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor with the American Council of Exercise. She has eight years of experience working in nutrition and dietetics, including a focus on supporting folks with chronic conditions, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ identities, and those with severe mental health conditions, including eating disorders.

Date/Time: November 16, 2023, 12- 1pm ET