Free Educational Webinar: Digestive Dilemmas: A Holistic Approach to GI Health in Eating Disorder Care

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Noon Mountain Time
Digestive Dilemmas: A Holistic Approach to GI Health in Eating Disorder Care
Dr. Heather Finley, MS, DCN, RDN, LD, CLT, CEDRD-S
Private Practice Dietitian & Gut Health Specialist

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PowerPoint Handout

About the Presenter:

Dr. Heather Finley is a registered dietitian with a doctorate in clinical nutrition. She helps people struggling with bloating, constipation, and IBS find relief from their symptoms and feel excited about food again.

Heather struggled with her own digestive issues for nearly 20 years and understands first hand the impact that nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset have on digestive health. Gut health shouldn’t be restrictive, stressful, and all-consuming. She developed a simple way that individuals can reduce digestive symptoms and add foods back into their diet.

Dr. Heather has a doctorate in clinical nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Her work has been featured on Good Morning Texas and in Mind Body Green, Yahoo! Life, and Very Well Health. Dr. Heather is the founder of the gutTogether® program for individuals and the gutPractitioner program for clinicians.

CE Information:

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CDR Activity #180330, CPE Level 1,2,3, Performance Indicators 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 9.1.1, 9.1.3

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Description of Presentation:

In this targeted presentation, “Digestive Dilemmas: A Holistic Approach to GI Health in Eating Disorder Care,”attendees will gain valuable insights into the intricate relationship between gastrointestinal challenges and eating disorders. The session focuses on practical strategies for managing specific digestive issues associated with eating disorders, offering a holistic perspective that integrates mental and emotional considerations. Healthcare professionals can anticipate actionable takeaways to address the unique GI health complexities in the context of eating disorder care, fostering a more comprehensive and effective approach to treatment and recovery.

Learning Objectives:

Based on the content of the workshop participants will be able to:

1. Identify how unresolved stress impacts constipation in eating disorder clients.
2. Describe how the microbiome and gut-brain axis impacts depression and anxiety.
3. Explain how anxiety at mealtime slows down gut motility.

Training for:

Staff of Hospitals, Medical Centers, Mental Health Clinics, General Medicine Physicians, Psychiatrists, APRN’s, Psychologists, Counselors, Dietitians, Nurses, Substance Abuse Counselors, Mental Health Technicians for all levels including introductory to advanced.