Rewriting the Body Story: Trauma- Informed Treatment for Eating Disorders Using Integrated Approaches

Are you noticing more clients struggling with eating concerns, body dissatisfaction, or weight-related distress—even when these issues aren’t their primary reason for seeking therapy? Many clinicians find themselves caught between not wanting to refer out, for fear of losing the client, and not feeling fully prepared to address eating disorders or body image challenges within their scope of practice. Meanwhile, evolving cultural conversations around body acceptance, along with the growing use of GLP-1 medications, are introducing new layers of complexity, shame, and confusion for both clients and providers.

This 6-hour workshop provides a clinically grounded overview of how eating disorders, body image, trauma, and self-concept intersect in today’s therapeutic work. Participants will explore current trends in eating disorder treatment, including evidence-based approaches such as DBT and Radically Open DBT, alongside body-oriented and somatic interventions informed by polyvagal theory, yoga, and brainspotting. Designed for therapists seeking practical tools and increased confidence, this training will support you in responding effectively to eating and body image concerns—without reinforcing diet culture—while helping clients cultivate a safer, more compassionate relationship with their bodies.