Here are the key benefits:

1. Networking with Professional Eating Disorder Therapists

• Connect with experienced therapists who specialize in eating disorders (ED). Building relationships with these professionals opens up valuable opportunities for collaboration, referrals, and further learning.

2. Guidance and Supervision from Seasoned ED Therapists

• Receive mentorship and supervision from professionals who have extensive experience in treating eating disorders. This personalized guidance can help you refine your approach and grow in your practice, while deepening your understanding of ED treatment.

3. Exclusive Events with Fun, Engaging Activities

• Participate in IAEDP-sponsored events that blend professional development with fun, community-building activities. These events offer opportunities to engage with other professionals in a relaxed setting, strengthening connections while enjoying the experience.

4. IAEDP Education Opportunities and CEDS/ CEDRDS Guidance

• Gain access to specialized educational resources and training that focus on the latest research and best practices in the treatment of eating disorders. These opportunities keep you up to date on the evolving landscape of ED care.  Obtaining the CEDS is a highly respected international sign of highly professional and specialized expertise in the field of eating disorder treatment.  Becoming a CEDS helps you stand out as a serious and well versed therapist in a diluted field of therapists that have peripheral ED experience, as does the CEDRDS RD, MD and/ or adjunctive professional.  This gives enhanced networking, career, and training opportunities on a global scale.

5. Navigating the ED Landscape of Atlanta and Nationally

• Learn more about the specific challenges and trends within the eating disorder field, both locally in Atlanta and nationally. This knowledge helps you better understand regional variations and needs, allowing you to tailor your marketing efforts accordingly.

6. Connect with Other Professionals in the ED Field

• Beyond just therapists, the IAEDP mentorship program provides access to a wide variety of professionals working within the ED space. This includes dietitians, psychologists, psychiatrists, primary care doctors, GI doctors, social workers, and more, all of whom bring different perspectives and insights.

7. Peer Support from Therapists Interested in ED

• Establish meaningful relationships with peers in the field, providing opportunities for mutual support and collaboration. These relationships can be incredibly valuable, both professionally and personally, as you work in a challenging but rewarding field over your life span.

By joining the IAEDP Mentorship Program, you'll not only enhance your understanding of the eating disorder treatment landscape but also build a network of professionals who can provide support, insights, and guidance as you move forward in your marketing or therapeutic career.