Join us for our first conference on disordered eating.
Setting the Table for Recovery
Providing Practical Tools for Understanding Eating Disorders
June 7 & 8
The Viscount Gort Hotel and Conference Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba
CONFERENCE FOCUS
Through targeted breakout sessions, effective strategies will be explored to best support someone suffering from an eating disorder, in a personal or professional setting.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The conference is designed for both families/friends of someone with an eating disorder AND professionals: dentists, dental assistants, dietitians, teachers, guidance counsellors, youth workers, coaches, fitness instructors, religious professionals, social and health agency workers.
TOPICS INCLUDE
Disordered Eating in Childhood and Adolescence
Effects of Media and Pop Culture on Disordered Eating
Disordered Eating in Males
Eating Disorders and Oral Health
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REGISTRATION
electronic and paper beginning March 1
June 7 evening reception: $35*
June 8 conference early bird rate (until April 10): $200
Regular conference rate (registration closes May 18): $250
Groups, students and CMHA Manitoba members: 20% off current conference rate
(Groups and organizations consisting of 3 or more, students with a valid full-time student card)
* The evening reception is separate to the conference and not included in the confrence rate
** Registration fee for full day conference on June 8 includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Nutrition Breaks.
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KEY NOTE SPEAKERS
Tracey Gold
Tracey publicly battled anorexia as a teen actress. Now an author and producer, she advocates for the education of emotional and physical effects of eating disorders.
Jenni Schaefer
Jenni is an internationally known author and speaker who has helped change the face of recovery for eating disorders.