The Journey Begins for the 36th Annual iaedp™ Symposium; Registration Now Open


“Each year, our mission at iaedp™ is to bring together the leading authorities in research and treatment of eating disorders and co-occurring addictions. Even with the challenges of Covid, this mission continues,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at the iaedp™ Foundation.

The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation (iaedp™) has announced the opening of early registration for the upcoming 2021 iaedp™ Symposium, available to February 12, 2021. Given the coronavirus environment, the 2021 iaedp™ Symposium will be provided to participants in a virtual format. Early registration offers $50 off full price to February 12, 2021.

The theme, “As the World Turns: Unforeseen Challenges and Dynamic Solutions,” sets the tone as a central focus for the more than 60 presentations and workshops, world-renowned keynote speakers, special networking events from all parts of the globe – all available to registered participants 24/7 from March 18, 2021 to September 1, 2021.

Established in 1985, iaedp™ (http://www.iaedp.com) provides educational programs in multiple languages and training standards for eating disorder specialists and other medical professionals caring for those suffering from the full spectrum of disordered eating.

“Each year, our mission at iaedp™ is to bring together the leading authorities in research and treatment of eating disorders and co-occurring addictions. Even with the challenges of Covid, this mission continues,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at the iaedp™ Foundation. “We identify those truly outstanding in our field – those professionals who have accomplished innovative treatment work and research — to help all of us in the treatment of eating disorders do the best job possible to fight for those who suffer from addictive diseases.”    

The 2021 iaedp™ Symposium in a virtual format offers training sessions and instructive presentations with experts from various disciplines in the field of eating disorders. Over the next several months, speakers, activities, workshops and other presentations as well as special offerings for participants will be announced for the upcoming 2021 iaedp™ Symposium.

About the iaedp™ Foundation: Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp™ business journal and online member resource to learn about noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and U.S. and international chapter activity and events; for more information, visit MemberSHARE.

The Presidents Council provides iaedp™ support and includes: Center for Change; Center for Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Willow Place; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; The Meadows Ranch; Rogers Behavioral Health; Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders; Selah House; The Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls; Veritas Collaborative; Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; Walden Behavioral Care, KIPU and SunCloud Health.

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