Training and Book Launch Event: Chronic Illness & Eating Disorders

Join us to celebrate the launch of the new book, "Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills and Lived Experiences"!

How does an individual recover from an eating disorder and trust of the body, in a body that is differently abled? Many develop an eating disorder as a result of body image disturbance and being in a body that “doesn’t work the way it is supposed to”. Chronic medical conditions and trauma associated with complex surgeries can lead to PTSD and other psychiatric co-morbidities. It is important that clinicians be able to identify trauma and body image disturbances as a result of medical conditions.

Come learn, enjoy networking and light bites, and get your book signed by author, Tamie Gangloff, as we learn more about how chronic illness and eating disorders are intertwined.

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Special thanks to for sponsoring this event.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify three ways to develop resilience and body positivity in those with invisible disability and chronic medical conditions
• Identify the difference between body dysmorphia/ distortion and body image disturbance
• Understand key concepts and learning methods for evaluation and treatment planning as well as treatment modalities
• Understand the role of the treatment team, including medical specialists and physical therapists as well as the traditional treatment team (dietitian, therapist, primary care physician, and psychiatrist)

About the Author:

Tamie Gangloff: Tamie is an MFT and National Business Development Representative for Healing at Hidden River. She is also an adjunct professor at West Chester University, teaching Eating Disorder Psychology. Tamie completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Santa Barbara and has worked at all levels of care for eating disorders and substance abuse. She is an advocate with the Eating Disorders Coalition, Tamie is the Founding President of the Southwest Philly IAEDP chapter, and a former group leader for The National Alliance for Eating Disorders. She is the Medical Trauma Advisor for Root to Branch. Tamie is the author of ‘Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills and Lived Experiences’

About the Event Partners:

Hidden River - A residential treatment center that specializes in helping girls, young women, and mid-life adult women (ages 8+) heal from eating disorders through a truly integrated, interdisciplinary approach. Our expert team delivers individualized care that blends medical and psychiatric support, nutritional rehabilitation, and evidence-based psychotherapy, all with a strong focus on family involvement every step of the way. Nestled on 12 pastoral acres, our beautifully renovated residence offers the comforts of home and the quiet of nature — a peaceful setting where lasting recovery can take root.

Rock Recovery - A mental health nonprofit based in Arlington, VA whose mission is to make life-saving eating disorder treatment and support accessible to all. Founded in 2009, Rock Recovery exists to help people break out of isolation and find real freedom from disordered eating and body image issues. Rock Rock Recovery offers holistic, affordable outpatient eating disorder care to individuals and families across DC, MD, & VA. To date, Rock has provided more than 500 individuals with life-changing eating disorder therapy and provided education and support to nearly 20,000 more. Learn more about Rock Recovery's programs at www.rockrecoveryed.org.

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