iaedp Foundation

11/06/2025

Apply today to join one of several iaedp committees and make an impact on the:
Certification Committee– Oversees the full certification program, ensuring policies, procedures, and standards align with best practices and accreditation requirements. Meets monthly for one hour via Zoom; members may be asked to review policy drafts between meetings.

Exam Development & Item Writing Subcommittee– Creates and maintains exam content that reflects psychometric and accreditation standards. Meets quarterly for 60–90 minutes; additional item writing sessions (2–3 virtual meetings, 90 minutes each) will begin soon.

Eligibility & Recertification Subcommittee– Reviews applications for candidate eligibility and recertification to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with policy. Meets quarterly for 60–90 minutes, with additional review work as needed.

Appeals & Complaints Subcommittee– Reviews formal appeals and complaints to ensure impartiality and transparency. Meets as needed when an appeal or complaint is filed.

Curriculum Committee– Partners with iaedp™ Core Course presenters to provide high-quality, foundational education for eating disorder professionals. The committee ensures course content remains current and multidisciplinary. Time commitment: 2–3 hours per month, including one monthly one-hour Zoom meeting.

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11/05/2025

Ready for the gala season? Check out the chapter events happening in November and December (hint: there's more than just galas going on!):

https://iaedpfoundation.com/events/

11/04/2025

From Eating Disorders Review Journal: Social Media, Body Image, and Disordered Eating in Teens - Clinical Insights from Emerging Literature

https://edr.iaedpfoundation.com/social-media-body-image/

11/03/2025

Join us for our Culturally Competent Conversations!

Facilitated by SIG Co-Chairs Sabrina Richardson and Cristina Rivera, these monthly sessions are designed to deepen cultural awareness in the treatment of eating disorders, strengthen clinical practice, and support more inclusive and equitable care for individuals and communities.

11/03/2025

🚨 Registration is OPEN for !! 🙌 Get all your information here - from hotel reservations and session schedule to exhibitor hall sneak peek and what to expect.

https://iaedpfoundation.com/events/2026-symposium/

10/31/2025

From Psychology Today: The Paradoxical Damage Done by Target Weights for Anorexia

Completing a roundup of reasons not to use target weights, we explore the pressures to do so and their paradoxically costly consequences.

10/30/2025

So much to be thankful for on a ! A huge thank-you to our incredible exhibitors for being part of this 2026 event. Your support and partnership make it all possible. Stay tuned as we highlight the rest of our amazing exhibitors in the coming weeks!

See the full list here: https://iaedpfoundation.com/events/2026-symposium

10/29/2025

From Eating Disorders Review Journal: Tracking Childhood Abuse and the Body’s Responses - A newer biomarker shows that early abuse affects the onset and outcome of eating disorders.

https://edr.iaedpfoundation.com/tracking-childhood-abuse-and-the-bodys-responses/

10/28/2025

Although our 40th anniversary day officially took place a few weeks ago, this month marks the formal launch of our year-long celebration, a shared invitation to honor where we come from and to shape where we’re going...

Check your email and read more about the future of iaedp in the October newsletter!

10/24/2025

10/23/2025

Eating disorders often happen alongside other mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and substance use. 💛 These overlapping struggles can make it harder to seek support—but getting help that addresses all your needs is important.

This National Eating Disorders Screening Week, if you’re worried you may be struggling, take NEDA’s free, confidential screening tool. It’s quick, easy, and can connect you to helpful resources.

➡️ Find out if you’re at risk today: nationaleatingdisorders.org/ed-screening-week

Thank you to our National Eating Disorders Screening Week partner, .

10/23/2025

It's another ! A huge thank-you to our incredible exhibitors for being part of this 2026 event. Your support and partnership make it all possible. Stay tuned as we highlight the rest of our amazing exhibitors in the coming weeks!

See the full list here: https://loom.ly/lhLcd8c