PEKIN, Ill., Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
(iaedp™) officially opens its 2020 Symposium on March 26 at the Omni at ChampionsGate in
Orlando, it will begin as it has
for the past 34 years with the traditional Presentation of the
Colors featuring flags representing leadership of iaedp™ US
Chapters and the International Chapter along with other
professionals who travel from all parts of the globe each year to
advance learning, share groundbreaking information and engage with
the world's most renowned and committed eating disorders
professionals.
2020 marks a milestone that
acknowledges and congratulates the commitment of the impressive
iaedp™ International Chapter Chairs lineup, led by its President,
Dra. Rosanna Mauro de Maya, MS,
CEDRD-S of Costa Rica. The
leadership in attendance this year represents seven of our eight
countries/regions around the world including:
- Dra. Rosanna Mauro de Maya, MS,
CEDRD-S, President
- Elisaveta V. Pavlova, PhD, CEDS, Chair of Bulgaria
- Anna Scelzo, MS, Chair of
Italy
- Aridia Vasquez, MD, RD Co-Chair
of Dominican Republic
- Zuleika Morillo, MD, Co-Chair of
Dominican Republic
- Julieta Vélez-Belmonte, PsyD, Chair of Mexico
Caryl James, PhD, Chair of
Jamaica
Mary Mbulwa Mnjama, MA, Chair of Kenya
"This year's "A Vision of Hope" theme truly reflects our
international initiative inspired by the dedication and innovation
of our International Chapter Chairs along with this year's largest
global attendance which will be displayed prominently during our
Symposium Opening Flag Procession," says Blanche Williams, MS, Director of International
Development at iaedp™.
"Our presenters and presentations reflect our professional
consideration and inclusion of our global eating disorders family,
including a large number from Spanish speaking countries, who
attend our renowned track of presentations in Spanish," continues
Williams.
In fact, this year's Symposium features seven sessions presented
in Spanish only, addressing the latest in eating disorder
treatment, causes and science – much like the other nearly 70 other
sessions that are in English. The 35th annual iaedp™ Symposium will
take place over four days, March 26 -
29, and will feature presentations, workshops and various
special events. Registration information can be found at
iaedp.com.
Pre-symposium activity kicks-off on Wednesday, March 25, with the return of the
popular core courses for certification.
The Symposium's opening day on Thursday,
March 26 features the conclusion of the core courses and the
grand opening lunch – prior to start-up of the presentations that
continue through Sunday, March
29.
Learn more about the International Chapter's leadership, events,
and more.
More about all aspects of iaedp™ and its 2020 Symposium can be
found at iaedp.com.
About the iaedp™ Foundation: Since 1985, the International
Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided
education and training standards to an international and
multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers
and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp™
business journal and online member resource to learn about
noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and
U.S. and international chapter activity and events; for more
information, visit MemberSHARE.
The Presidents Council provides iaedp™ support and includes:
Center for Change; Center for Hope of the Sierras; Center for
Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Willow
Place; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; McCallum Place
Eating Disorder Centers; The Meadows Ranch; Rogers Behavioral
Health; Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders; Selah House; The
Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls; Turning Tides Eating Disorder
Treatment Center; Veritas Collaborative; Focus Treatment Centers;
Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; Silver
Hill Hospital and Walden Behavioral Care.
The 2020 iaedp™ Symposium is proud to announce Bronze Sponsors:
ViaMar Health, Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists, Simple
Practice, Transcend ED and Fairwinds Treatment Center.
More information about all aspects regarding iaedp™ and its 2020
Symposium can be found at iaedp.com.
SOURCE iaedp Foundation