International Association Of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundati
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- EIN 37-1712948
- Po Box 1295 Pekin IL 61555-1295 USA
- www.iaedpdenver.org
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Causes: Eating Disorders & Addictions, Mental Health
Mission: Denver colorado iaedp chapter purpose statementthe denver community of eating disorder professionals came together on december 3, 2012 with the intention to form a local chapter of iaedp. It was agreed that this was a necessary organization that could provide great service to, and enrichment of, the denver metro area eating disorder treatment community. The mission and purpose of the denver iaedp is five-fold and reflects that of the iaedp national mission. Our chapter will:1) provide a place for professionals in our field to find support for his/her own practice, to network and learn about each others expertise so we have known referral sources for our clients/patients, and to hold each other accountable to the highest level of standards and integrity in our field. 2) create an atmosphere of collaboration versus competition amongst professionals so that the primary focus becomes striving to provide the best possible care for our clients/patients. 3) offer educational opportunities to the
Programs: The organization held 3 presentations for professionals in the eating disorder treatment community. These events offered professionals cutting edge information, and were presented by experts in the field. April 2016, presentation "medical complicatons of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa" was presented by philip mehler, md, ceds, faed, facp. This event was attended by 34 individuals. June 2016, presentation: "utilizing a holistic approach for the treatment of binge eating disorder" was presented by erin risius, ma, lpc. This event was attended by 36 individuals. September 2016, presentation: "eating disorder treatment in the modern family era promoting recovery with an expanded circle of support " was presented by jessica setnick, ms, rd, cedrd. This event was attend by 42 individuals.
the organization held 3 networking events held in february, may, and august of 2016. The purpose of these networking events is to provide a place for professionals in the field to find support for his/her own practice, to learn/gain referral sources for clients/patients, and to create an atmosphere of collaboration versus competition amongst professionals. These events were attended by 70 people.