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Food, Family, and Feelings: Supporting Clients with Eating Disorders to Navigate the Holidays
December 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am PST
The holiday season can be a particularly difficult time for clients with eating disorders and disordered eating. Triggers may include heighted exposure to food-centric events, disruptions to routines, and emotionally complex family interactions. This presentation provides evidence-based interventions that clinicians can use to promote recovery and foster resilience.
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Develop collaborative coping plans for the holiday season that emphasize flexibility, self-compassion, and resilience
- Identify common holiday-related triggers and stressors that may impact individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating
- Apply therapeutic and dietary interventions to support clients in navigating holiday meals, family dynamics, and disruptions to routine
Click here for CE information. CE credits available for psychologists*, therapists*, counselors*, and social workers*.
Please email event.support@newporthealthcare.com for continuing education details. *Dependent on location.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers during these presentations are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views or positions of the organization or any affiliated entities. The organization is not responsible for any statements, advice, or opinions shared by the speakers during these sessions.
Presented By
Kara is the National Director of Eating Disorder Programs for Newport Healthcare. With more than a decade of experience in clinical leadership, she has directed multiple residential and outpatient programs focused on eating disorder recovery and mental health. An AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant, Kara trains clinicians in best practices and provides national program oversight.
Annaliese is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant. She serves as the National Nutrition Manager for Newport Healthcare, providing nutrition therapy for adolescents and young adults in mental health treatment. With nearly a decade of experience in eating disorder treatment, Annaliese integrates evidence-based nutrition approaches with compassionate, individualized care.
