Multicultural Competence in Eating Disorders. As demographic diversity continues to expand across our com-munities, the urgency to deliver culturally responsive care in the treatment of eating disorders has never been greater. This session examines core principles of multicultural competency and their integration into clinical prac-tice, with a focus on supporting individuals from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds who experi-ence disordered eating.
Participants will explore the complex sociocultural factors that shape clients’ experiences and gain practical strat-egies for delivering care that is both respectful and attuned to these nuances. While many clinicians acknowledge that standardized, “one-size-fits-all” approaches are inadequate, there remains a tendency to rely on familiar evi-dence-based modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, without critically evaluating their cultural rele-vance or effectiveness across diverse populations.
This presentation encourages clinicians to reflect on their therapeutic assumptions and consider alternative frameworks, assessment tools, and interventions that may better serve clients from underserved communities. Through case studies and interactive dialogue, attendees will be invited to challenge conventional practices and discover how intentional, culturally informed care can lead to more equitable and effective outcomes.
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2026, 8 May, Heartland: iaedp May 2026 Event
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Laura Rickles, MAAT, LCATLaura Rickles, LCAT, ATR-BC, is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Clinical Training Specialist at The Renfrew Center. With over eight years of experience in direct patient care, Laura has provided therapeutic support as both a primary therapist and art therapist across residential, day treatment, and outpatient settings in New York and Florida. Her clinical expertise and creative approach to therapy inform her current role, where she contributes to the development and delivery of training programs that support best practices in eating disorder treatment.Sessions
- PN9ROA : 2026, 8 May, Heartland: Unmasking the Self: Body Shame, Self-Appraisal, and Experiential Healing in Eating Disorders
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Laura McLain, PsyD, BC-TMHLaura McLain, PsyD, BC-TMH, is the Training Director for The Renfrew Center, co-host for the Renfrew Center’s podcast, All Bodies, All Foods, and is a member of the Conference Committee. Dr. McLain has a decade of experience treating eating disorders with special interest in clients in midlife, emerging adults, ARFID, and trauma. In addition to her roles at Renfrew, she works in private practice providing clinical supervision and serving individuals suffering with eating disorders, substance use, and trauma. Dr. McLain is an active member of APA, iaedp, is a member of PSYPACT, and is a Board Certified Telemental Heath Provider.Sessions
- PN9ROA : 2026, 8 May, Heartland: Unmasking the Self: Body Shame, Self-Appraisal, and Experiential Healing in Eating Disorders
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Angelica WilliamsSessions
- TRMCED : 2026, 8 May, Heartland: The Reality of Multicultural Competence in Eating Disorders
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Earn up to 3 CE Credit Hours
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- Analyze personal and systemic barriers to cultural competence, including microaggressions, limited knowledge, and lack of self-awareness, and develop strategies to address these barriers in professional practice.
- Evaluate disparities affecting marginalized populations within the eating disorder field, including inequities in assessment, treatment access, and research representation, and propose evidence-based interventions to mitigate these disparities.
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Date May 08, 2026
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