To HEAL, EDUCATE and EMPOWER our community to support the people, families and other community members impacted by eating disorders, to stop the spread of eating disorders through educational awareness and early detection, and to promote greater acceptance of all body types.
MEDA Conference 2020: 25 Years of Connecting Our Community
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May 8, 2020 8:00 AM - May 9, 2020 5:30 PM
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Boston Marriott - Newton
2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA
Description
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:
MEDA’s 2020 Conference will provide the latest treatment modality updates for eating disorder diagnostic criteria per the revised edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) and how this impacts people across all populations. The conference will also highlight the need for advocacy and promotion of policies to eliminate and prevent eating disorders. The 2020 MEDA Conference looks forward to highlighting various evidence based treatment modalities, while working within a multidisciplinary team approach, and educating providers about how to advocate for patient care across all populations.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
1. Examine longstanding medical myths of eating disorders
2. Determine the dangers of diet culture
and summarize how it contributes to the development of eating disorders
3. Recognize and interpret clinical
challenges for minority populations suffering from eating disorders
4. Identify HAES techniques that can be
implemented into your clinical practice
5. Detect ways in which the LGBTQ
population may experience stigma and shame in treatment.
6. Evaluate how the role of social media
negatively impacts body image and self-esteem
7. Examine clinical applications for
treatment of eating disorders and common comorbidities
8. Analyze treatment priorities for
gender diverse clients with eating disorders
9. Explain the impact of trauma on the
development of eating disorders
10. Compare nutritional interventions
for clients suffering with eating disorders and chronic illness
TARGET AUDIENCE
MEDA'S 2020 Conference is a course designed for doctors, nurses, psychologists, mental health clinicians, social workers, other healthcare professionals, students, and other professionals who focus on the treatment and care of patients with eating disorders and subclinical eating disorders. We organize the event to offer education to meet the needs of both highly experienced providers and those new to the field.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (Please go to the Accreditation, Approvals and Details Tab above for full CE information)
- Friday single-day registration: 6 continuing education credits
- Saturday single-day registration: 7.5 continuing education credits
- Full Conference (two-day registration): 13.5 continuing education credits
DETAILS and REGISTRATION RATES
Full refunds for any reason will be made up to May 3, 2020. After May 3, 2020 a $100 service fee will be deducted from your refund.
Registration Rates
*Please note that these rates include cost of Continuing Education Credits as well as breakfast, lunch and snacks*
Special note for MEDA Professional Members, Partners and Presenters: You will need a special promotional code to register. It will be sent to you soon or contact us at conference@medainc.org to get the code.
*If you have a PROMO CODE, you will be asked to enter it at the bottom left of this page.*
Early Bird Registration Rates (Ends April 7, 2020 at midnight)
One-Day $270, Two-Day $490
Full-time Students: One-Day $120, Two-Day $210
Registration Rates (Ends May 7, 2020)
One-Day: $335, Two-Day: $545
Full-time Students: One-Day $150, Two-Day $240
At the Door Rates (May 8 and 9, 2020)
One-Day $355, Two-Day $565
10% Discounted admission is available for:
Groups of three or more individuals from the same organization
MEDA Professional Members
Contact us at conference@medainc.org to receive the discount code needed at check out.
Travel
Boston Marriott Newton: 2345 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, Massachusetts 02466
Nearest Airport Boston Logan International Airport—BOS
Please note: The hotel does not provide shuttle service
A limited number of discounted rooms rates are available thru April 7. Mention the MEDA Conference when making your reservations. OR CLICK HERE to make your hotel reservations online.
Self-care
Remember that with all of the excitement and educational opportunities a conference brings… exhaustion and stress can follow! Please remember to take the time to listen to yourself, take breaks when you
need, and stay hydrated throughout the conference program. If at any point you need assistance or support just locate a MEDA staff member or volunteer.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds will be made up to May 3, 2020. After that a $100 service fee will be deducted from your refund.
Venue Details
Boston Marriott - Newton
2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466, United States
