Free Educational Webinar: Unraveling GI Distress in Eating Disorders – A Root-Cause Approach for Clinicians

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Noon Mountain Time
Unraveling GI Distress in Eating Disorders: A Root-Cause Approach for Clinicians
Dr. Heather Finley, MS, DCN, RDN, LD, CLT, CEDRD-S
Private Practice Dietitian & Gut Health Specialist

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CE Information:

Center for Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6766. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

CDR Pending Approval (Performance Indicators 9.2.1, 10.1.3, 10.6.2)

AADE recognizes NASW, APA, and CDR as continuing education providers on the NCBDE list of recognized approved providers. The continuing education must be applicable to diabetes. Participants are responsible for contacting their respective state and discipline licensing boards to confirm acceptance of CE hours.

Credit for NASW (National Association of Social Workers) is not available for this presentation

About the Presenter:

Dr. Heather Finley is a registered dietitian with a doctorate in clinical nutrition. She and her team help people struggling with bloating, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and GI issues find lasting relief and feel excited about food again.

After battling her own digestive and hormone issues for nearly 20 years, Heather understands firsthand how nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset influence gut health. She believes gut healing shouldn’t be restrictive, stressful, or all-consuming. Her signature approach helps individuals reduce digestive symptoms while expanding their diet.

Dr. Heather earned her doctorate in clinical nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Her expertise has been featured on Good Morning Texas, MindBodyGreen, Yahoo! Life, and VeryWell Health. She is the founder of the gutTogether® program for individuals and the gutPractitioner program for clinicians.

Description of Presentation:

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as bloating, constipation, reflux, and abdominal pain are among the most common yet poorly addressed issues in individuals with eating disorders (EDs). These symptoms can impact nutritional rehabilitation, body image distress, and overall treatment engagement. This presentation will provide social workers, therapists, dietitians, and medical professionals with a functional and interdisciplinary framework to assess and address GI dysfunction in individuals with EDs. Attendees will learn about the gut-brain connection, the physiological consequences of disordered eating behaviors on digestion, and evidence-based strategies to improve GI function while supporting psychological and behavioral recovery.

Learning Objectives:

Based on the content of the workshop participants will be able to:
1. Describe the physiological and psychological factors contributing to GI dysfunction in individuals with eating disorders, including the impact of chronic restriction, purging behaviors, and stress on digestion.
2. Identify assessment strategies to differentiate functional gut disorders from medical complications and determine appropriate clinical interventions within a multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment framework.
3. Describe evidence-based interventions to improve gut function in individuals with eating disorders while supporting behavioral recovery and psychological well-being.

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