We love identifying as Eating Disorder specialists. It is why we fight the good fight every day. Gratitude for this was clear from introductions this week at VFED- when we shared our personal origin stories and then brainstormed how to sustain satisfaction in our careers.Samantha Giertych, RD- upset by a lack of discharge planning options…
VFED – together once more! Today learning the use of fairytale and myth to understand the appearance of an Eating Disorder- in the transformation to adulthood. Thank you to Bridget for storytime and for teaching us about the maiden, the madonna, and the crone.
This Table Talk happened on Monday, January 16, 2023 “Please be open- we have a duty to our clients”- this from Reiki Master Dale Ryder, LMFT- who beautifully sunk us into our bodies and helped us welcome in the Universal Life Force Energy. January at VFED is when we fortify ourselves for the New Year….
This Table Talk happened on Monday, November 14, 2022 As a seasonal reminder, we dove deep into that essential element: “Relationship” with Amy Chalker,RD for our November meeting. Dietitians in this specialty need to get to know the person, not just their disease- by using a “Relational Psychotherapy” approach instead of just traditional nutrition counseling. And therapy…
This Table Talk happened on Monday, October 10, 2022 Trauma is not an event. It’s what happens inside of us. Dr Moreen Rubin hosted an important morning in October (join VFED and watch the video on our website!) C-PTSD- not in the DSM- develops over time as a result of Emotional Neglect- this is the piece that…
Neurodivergence- is it actually more common than neurotypical? Stacie Fanelli, LCSW says YES- she sees it as a “neurotype,” not a disorder. The world needs to make room for the “ADDers” as she refers to herself (-just like people in big bodies!). It is so much more than an inability to focus. From a neurodivergent…
Kaley Leshem, LCSW is everything you’d want in a Virtual Eating Disorder Process Group leader- smart, experienced, but most of all enthusiastic about the process. Safe to say we all left our July Table Talk with an appreciation of the multitude of little changes a patient can make when using this tool. We learned unique advantages…
VFED was joined this week by Rena Sarhangian, MD of the UCLA Medical Stabilization Inpatient Program at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital- and the nearby Nourish For Life Outpatient Eating Disorders program (for ages 7-26). She gave us her own authentic take on available ED treatment and updated criteria for hospitalization. We reviewed conditions that indicate…
There is so much talent in these Valleys! At our March Table Talk, Jody Herman,MS,RDN,CEDRD of Bamboo Nutrition delivered a beautifully organized presentation about sports and ED Recovery. Drawing from her own professional background she explained the sources of sheer pressure, the heavy demand on training, the pivotal role of the coach, and the easily missed physical…
The ARFID Talk by Carolyn Comas, LCSW, CED-S 2/14/22 The video is HERE This was an important talk because these clients do not often find the help they need at standard ED programs. In addition, parents of the kids are suffering from conflicting advice. Carolyn demonstrated a notably compassionate approach and reminded us that ARFID is…
