Relapse in Eating Disorders: Navigating the Challenges and Supporting Recovery

In this webinar, Drs. Pennesi and Ortiz will delve into the topic of relapse in eating disorders, covering key areas such as early warning signs and dealing with setbacks. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into the nature of relapse, as well as practical tips and strategies to help prevent relapses, navigate this challenging time, and provide support to those on the road to recovery.
Dr. Jamie-Lee Pennesi is a postdoctoral associate at the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) laboratory and clinic at the University of Louisville, in Louisville, KY, USA. She is currently working on a NIH-funded project focused on relapse prevention for eating disorders. Her primary research and clinical interests are in the development and prevention of eating disorders, body image issues, and disordered eating behaviors (e.g., muscularity-oriented behaviors), in adults and sexual minority groups.
Dr. Anna Marie Ortiz is a postdoctoral associate at the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) laboratory and clinic at the University of Louisville, in Louisville, KY, USA where she is investigating transdiagnostic risk factors involved in the development and maintenance of eating disorders. In particular, she studies the influence of cognitive, biological, and affective processes, such as pubertal onset, learned expectancies, and personality factors.