Many clients are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety in a polarized society where anger, prejudice, loss of civility, and threats to personal safety contribute to an atmosphere of distrust and disconnection. Practitioners are tasked with helping eating disorder clients navigate their way through emotionally-charged times by promoting dialogue that supports diverse needs, and by creating a sense of community. Managing our own reactions is one of the greatest challenges for therapists today.
Conference 2018 will focus on evidence-based strategies, clinically relevant research and development of skills for building resilience including emotional tolerance, self-care, interpersonal connection, radical empathy, and selective disengagement.