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Family based treatment for transition age youth (FBT-TAY) with eating disorders is an adapted model of FBT, originally developed for adolescents. Borrowing from the principles of the foundational model, FBT-TAY is premised on the belief that parents/families play a critical role in supporting their child with the renourishment process, weight restoration (if needed) and successfully launching from adolescence to adulthood. Recognizing the increased agency of the transition age youth, and their choice to accept or decline adult eating disorder care, FBT-TAY aims to empower both parents and the young person to collaboratively work together to achieve recovery. In this webinar, a developmentally tailored approach, strategies, metaphors and interventions will be discussed to support parents to address eating disorder behaviours such as restrictive eating and compensatory behaviours.
Dr. Gina Dimitropoulos is a Professor at the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. She and her colleagues (Lock, Le Grange, and Anderson) have developed and researched the FBT-TAY for anorexia nervosa. She leads multi-site projects focused on transition age youth in eating disorders and mental health.
This presentation will provide a basic overview of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and the various presentations, review the difference between ARFID and other eating disorders, and provide practical tools to help empower caregivers in supporting their loved ones with ARFID. This presentation will review up to date nutritional management strategies to help lower fear and anxiety around feeding.Â
Nathalia Trees is a certified eating disorder Registered Dietitian and consultant specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents with eating disorders. She was granted a Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado and a Master of Science in clinical nutrition from Tufts University. She completed her dietetics internship at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.Â
Nathalia’s experience spans over 13 years in medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, public speaking, and eating disorder related research. Her passion is advocacy, training, and education for current and future dietitians and helping individuals rebuild their relationship with food. Nathalia’s approach focuses on non-diet centered, weight inclusive, and compassionate care. Nathalia’s leadership style focuses on community, connection, and striving for clinical excellence in the field of eating disorders. Â
Outside of work, Nathalia enjoys traveling, embracing new cultures and cuisines, and spending time with her family and Bernese Mountain dog.
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