Body & Brain: The Impact on Executive Functioning with Disordered Eating
FREE Webinar with Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S, Founder & CEO of BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ and Evan Flamenbaum, MA, D.S.W., Head of School of Academics West
DATE: Tuesday, December 8th
TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm EST
Join for a discussion on:
Malnutrition and inconsistent nutrient (food) intake as evidenced in eating disorders, disordered eating, and even dieting, can challenge and disrupt optimal executive functioning.
Executive functioning challenges in isolation, are associated with greater risk of developing an eating disorder, especially in adults.
Behavioral therapies - CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, along with nutritional rehabilitation, are currently the best therapeutic modalities in treating eating disorders, and improving executive functioning.
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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S
BALANCE Founder & CEO
Melainie Rogers is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor (CEDRD-S) and is dedicated to supporting others in their quest to achieve long-term recovery. She is the Founder and CEO of BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ and melainie rogers nutrition, llc. Among her many affiliations, Melainie is the founder and past president of the New York City IAEDP Chapter, an Advisory Board Member at the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia, and a former Board Member of the Binge Eating Disorder Association. Melainie is the author of an online eBook, now in print, entitled Redefining Wellness: The Ultimate Diet-Free Guide. She is a professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University. Melainie has earned a strong reputation among her colleagues as an expert in the field of eating disorders. She is a dynamic speaker and has been invited to present nationally and internationally on the latest scientific discoveries and treatment approaches within the eating disorder profession.
Evan Flamenbaum, MA, D.S.W.
Head of School of Academics West
Dr. Flamenbaum is an advocate for children, adolescents, and young adults who experience mental health and academic issues. He holds a doctorate in clinical social work as well as a MA in school counseling. As a former Dean of Students at a prestigious private school, he used his clinical knowledge to help students stay in school during periods of difficult psychological adjustment. As the current Head of School of Academics West and co-founder of Therapy West, Dr. Flamenbaum continues to integrate his clinical knowledge and background in education to train and guide professionals and parents. He is a nationally recognized lecturer and considered an expert on the treatment of learning issues and ADHD. Dr. Flamenbaum also co-created Clinically Informed Academics® (CIA), a research-based model that provides a framework to improve the overall functioning of students socially, emotionally, and educationally.