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&ldquo;Nourishing Through Change: Supporting Eating Disorder Recovery in Peri-Menopause and Menopause&rdquo; Presented by Stephanie Setliff, MD, CEDS-C , Leslee Marcom, PhD, CEDS-C and Annie Sij, RD. The intersection of menopause and eating disorders presents unique clinical challenges that are often overlooked innutrition care. Hormonal changes during peri-menopause and menopause can alter metabolism, appetite, mood, and body composition - factors that may heighten body dissatisfaction or trigger relapse in individuals with a history of disordered eating. This presentation will explore the physiological and psychological impacts of hormonal transitions and provide practical, nutrition-focused strategies to support recovery and body trust during midlife. Educational Objectives:Following this presentation, participants will be able to&hellip;Explain key hormonal and metabolic changes during peri-menopause and menopause and how they influence nutrition needs and eating behaviors.Identify the ways menopause-related physiological and psychological shifts can intersect with eating disorder onset, recurrence, or recovery.Apply evidence-based, weight-inclusive nutrition strategies to support midlife women navigating eating disorder recovery. Conflict of InterestThere is no conflict of interest in the presentations. Presenter(s):Stephanie Setliff, MD, CEDS-CRegional Medical DirectorDr. Stephanie Setliff is the Regional Medical Director of the Texas Region at ERC Pathlight and a dedicated child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She founded the eating disorders program at Children&rsquo;s Health in North Texas and was subsequently invited to establish a comprehensive program for the Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood &amp;amp; Anxiety Center. Under her leadership,ERC Dallas has evolved into a fully integrated treatment program, providing inpatient and residential care for individuals of all ages.Through her dedication and collaboration with renowned researchers and fellow clinicians, Dr. Setliff has set the standard for eating disorder treatment in the United States. Her innovative treatment regimens have been extensively studied and are being adopted by other medical providers and treatment centers nationwide. Families from across the country have entrusted their loved ones to her care, confident in her belief that each patient deserves personalized attention and support.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Setliff is a passionate advocate for eating disorder awareness. She frequently speaks at educational, prevention, and treatment programs to address the growing epidemic of eating disorders, engaging with corporate giants such as Raytheon and Apple. Her insights and expertise have made her a sought-after speaker, and she has been featured in numerous local and national media outlets, solidifying her role as a prominent voice for eating disorder awareness across the United States. Leslee Marcom, PhD, CEDS-CRegional Clinical DirectorLeslee Marcom grew up in the Dallas area and attended Texas State University for her undergraduate degree. After obtaining her Bachelor&rsquo;s, she entered directly into a doctoral program at the University of North Texas. She graduated from the University of North Texas with her PhD in Counseling Psychology in 2014. Leslee completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Children&rsquo;s Medical Center, where she specialized in Eating Disorders and worked with patients and their families to effect change at the individual level as well as within the family system. She started working with EatingRecovery Center (ERC) in 2015 and has held many positions throughout her time there, both in direct care and leadership. Leslee became CEDS certified in 2018 and obtained her CEDS consultant certification in 2022. Currently, she is the Regional Clinical Director of the South Region at ERC and is involved with training within a multidisciplinary team, upholding clinical quality across the sites in Texas, and community education at both a local and national level. Annie Sij, RDNutrition ManagerAnnie Sij received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama and continued to complete both her dietetic internship and master&rsquo;s degree while at Alabama. Upon obtaining her RD licensure, Annie specialized in the treatment of eating disorders across all age groups. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, Annie helps patients rebuild a healthy relationship with food and body image through individualized nutrition counseling at the PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care. Annie began her career with ERC as a clinical dietitian in Houston before stepping into the role of nutrition manager in 2022.

“Nourishing Through Change: Supporting Eating Disorder Recovery in Peri-Menopause and Menopause” Presented by Stephanie Setliff, MD, CEDS-C , Leslee Marcom, PhD, CEDS-C and Annie Sij, RD. The intersection of menopause and eating disorders presents unique clinical challenges that are often overlooked innutrition care. Hormonal changes during peri-menopause and menopause can alter metabolism, appetite, mood, and body composition - factors that may heighten body dissatisfaction or trigger relapse in individuals with a history of disordered eating. This presentation will explore the physiological and psychological impacts of hormonal transitions and provide practical, nutrition-focused strategies to support recovery and body trust during midlife. Educational Objectives:Following this presentation, participants will be able to…Explain key hormonal and metabolic changes during peri-menopause and menopause and how they influence nutrition needs and eating behaviors.Identify the ways menopause-related physiological and psychological shifts can intersect with eating disorder onset, recurrence, or recovery.Apply evidence-based, weight-inclusive nutrition strategies to support midlife women navigating eating disorder recovery. Conflict of InterestThere is no conflict of interest in the presentations. Presenter(s):Stephanie Setliff, MD, CEDS-CRegional Medical DirectorDr. Stephanie Setliff is the Regional Medical Director of the Texas Region at ERC Pathlight and a dedicated child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She founded the eating disorders program at Children’s Health in North Texas and was subsequently invited to establish a comprehensive program for the Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood &amp;amp; Anxiety Center. Under her leadership,ERC Dallas has evolved into a fully integrated treatment program, providing inpatient and residential care for individuals of all ages.Through her dedication and collaboration with renowned researchers and fellow clinicians, Dr. Setliff has set the standard for eating disorder treatment in the United States. Her innovative treatment regimens have been extensively studied and are being adopted by other medical providers and treatment centers nationwide. Families from across the country have entrusted their loved ones to her care, confident in her belief that each patient deserves personalized attention and support.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Setliff is a passionate advocate for eating disorder awareness. She frequently speaks at educational, prevention, and treatment programs to address the growing epidemic of eating disorders, engaging with corporate giants such as Raytheon and Apple. Her insights and expertise have made her a sought-after speaker, and she has been featured in numerous local and national media outlets, solidifying her role as a prominent voice for eating disorder awareness across the United States. Leslee Marcom, PhD, CEDS-CRegional Clinical DirectorLeslee Marcom grew up in the Dallas area and attended Texas State University for her undergraduate degree. After obtaining her Bachelor’s, she entered directly into a doctoral program at the University of North Texas. She graduated from the University of North Texas with her PhD in Counseling Psychology in 2014. Leslee completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Children’s Medical Center, where she specialized in Eating Disorders and worked with patients and their families to effect change at the individual level as well as within the family system. She started working with EatingRecovery Center (ERC) in 2015 and has held many positions throughout her time there, both in direct care and leadership. Leslee became CEDS certified in 2018 and obtained her CEDS consultant certification in 2022. Currently, she is the Regional Clinical Director of the South Region at ERC and is involved with training within a multidisciplinary team, upholding clinical quality across the sites in Texas, and community education at both a local and national level. Annie Sij, RDNutrition ManagerAnnie Sij received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama and continued to complete both her dietetic internship and master’s degree while at Alabama. Upon obtaining her RD licensure, Annie specialized in the treatment of eating disorders across all age groups. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, Annie helps patients rebuild a healthy relationship with food and body image through individualized nutrition counseling at the PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care. Annie began her career with ERC as a clinical dietitian in Houston before stepping into the role of nutrition manager in 2022.

Southwest Philadelphia IAEDP

Nourishing Through Change: Supporting Eating Disorder Recovery in Peri-Menopause and Menopause

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