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Research Enthusiasts Society Series: Rethinking Eating and Body Problems in Stigmatized Populations

Eating and body-related challenges are rising at alarming rates across diverse populations—and traditional treatment approaches are often falling short. In this transformative online course, Dr. Lisa Diamond will guide healthcare providers through a critical exploration of the latest population trends, cultural influences, and social contexts shaping eating and body distress.

Participants will uncover how trauma, systemic inequities, and marginalization uniquely affect vulnerability, symptom presentation, and recovery. Through engaging lectures, interactive discussions, and guided reflection, attendees will gain practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. This course empowers clinicians to approach eating and body concerns with confidence, compassion, and inclusivity—enhancing both clinical competency and client outcomes.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A clear understanding of current trends in eating and body problems and their clinical implications

  • Insight into the limitations of traditional treatment models

  • Tools to analyze how trauma and marginalization intersect with eating and body distress

  • Strategies to integrate trauma-informed and culturally responsive care into your practice

  • Increased confidence in creating safe, inclusive, client-centered therapeutic spaces

Why Attend:
This course isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about transformation. Attendees will leave equipped to rethink clinical approaches, challenge assumptions, and provide compassionate, socially just care to every client they serve.

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