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• SDPA Fall Conference Beyond the Mirrors: Integrating Research and Clinical Applications in Eating Disorders

  • When
    10/10/2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Hotel Circle
  • Spaces left
    143

  Register

  
  

  REGISTRATION FEES:	Early-Bird 10/1/26	Regular	On-Site 10/10/26
  Member	$195	$235	$255
  Member Graduate Student/Retired/Poster   Presenter	$75	$85	$95
  Non-Member	$235	$275	$295
  Non-Member Graduate Student / Poster   Presenter	$100	$125	$135

  
  

  The field of eating disorder treatment remains dynamic, with ongoing debate surrounding both the origins of these conditions and the most effective approaches to care. As psychologists and practitioners, it is essential that we stay informed and ready to guide clients — and those who love them — toward the most appropriate treatment options available.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  This year’s conference will feature a diverse range of presentations, including topics such as managing eating disorders alongside co-occurring conditions, navigating cultural considerations and working with diverse populations — including male clients — foundational approaches to eating disorder treatment, the relationship between food and addiction, addressing trauma in the context of eating disorders, and much more.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  
  

  PROGRAM:

  7:30 - 8:00 AM 

  Registration and Check-In 

  Exhibitors and Continental Breakfast

  
  

  8:00 - 8:15 AM

  Welcome Address

  Michelle Carcel, Psy.D.

  
  

  8:15 - 9:15 AM

  Leadership in Turbulent Times: Lessons from
  Navigating Volatility and Uncertainty - 1 APA CE
  Debra M. Kawahara, PhD

  
  

  9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

  Award Presentations

  
  

  9:30 AM - 9:45 AM - Break

     9:45 - 9:15 AM - Breakouts

  
  

  Navigating Eating Disorder Care: 
  Early Recognition & Coordinated Treatment - 1.5 APA CE
  Amy Costa, PsyD & Christine Wood, MD, FAAP, CEDS,CLE

  OR

  Overcoming Challenges in Family-based Treatment for
  Adolescents with Eating Disorders
  Anna Karam Jones, PhD, Hanah Weldon, PsyD,
  and Antionette Gutierrez, PsyD

  
  

  11:15 AM - 11:30 AM - Break

  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Breakouts

  Evidence-Based Strategies for Addressing Co-Occurring PTSD 
  and Disordered Eating - 1.5 APA CE
  Kim Claudat, PhD & Sanvi Beri, MA, LPCC

  OR

  Food Addiction: What All Psychologists Should Know
  Bruce Liese, PhD, ABPP

  
  

  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  Lunch, Visit Exhibitors and Posters

  
  

  2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Breakouts

  Integrated Treatment of Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders 
  within Eating Disorder Treatment - 1.5 APA CEs
  Britt Bohrer, PhD & Marti Edwards, LPCC, NCC

  
  

  Special Considerations in the Treating Children
  with Eating Disorders - 1.5 APA CEs
  Ana Ramirez, PhD

  
  

  3:30 - 4:00 PM

  Break (Refreshments/Visit Exhibitors/Posters)
  
  

  4:00 - 5:30 PM

  Eating Disorders in Boys and Men: Clinical Considerations, 
  Research Knowledge and Next Steps - 1.5 APA CE
  William Grunewald, Ph.D.

  
  

  Cultural Considerations for Eating Disorders
  Neha Goel, PhD

  
  

  Conflicts of Interest: As an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education, San Diego Psychological Association is committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of continuing education. Please review the conflict of interest guideline below.

  APA Guidelines Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest
  Consistent with concepts outlined in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of continuing education where personal, professional, legal, financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair his or her objectivity, competence, or effectiveness.

  CE Grievance Procedure
  SDPA is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the APAs Ethical Principles of Psychologists.  SDPA will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants.  
  See CE Grievance Procedure.
  
  Attendance Policy: CE Credit and Certificates will not be issued to those who arrive later than 10 minutes or leave early from any course scheduled time. This policy is strictly enforced to ensure compliance with APA Guidelines.

  Cancellation Policy:  No refund will be given to any registered individual who is a no-show to a course. Any individual canceling within 72 hours of a course will be refunded 50% of the course fee.
                                                                  

  American Psychological AssociationThe San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SDPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  LCSW, LFMT, LEP & LPCC
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  See SDPA Website Continuing Education Policies.

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