The iaedp Foundation's President Council Gives Unparalleled Support

Thirteen of the Industry's Preeminent Treatment Centers Offer Leadership Needed to Deliver Innovative Eating Disorder Treatment

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iaedp Foundation

Dec 08, 2014, 02:30 ET

PEKIN, Ill., Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The iaedp Foundation's President Council, which consists of the leading eating disorder treatment centers in the U.S., are key sponsors of the 29^th annual iaedp Symposium. Throughout the year, the Council demonstrates commitment to the field through financial support of iaedp and its mission of serving the professional eating disorders community through education and certification. Scheduled for March 19 – 22, 2015 in Phoenix at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, the iaedp 2015 Symposium features keynote speakers, workshops and pre-certification courses.

"iaedp is committed to excellence in the ethical practice of those professionals who treat eating disorders," said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director of The iaedp Foundation. "Given the psychological, behavioral, social, cultural, medical, biological, familial, and legal complexities of eating disorders, iaedp strives to ensure all members have the appropriate training and competencies to function with the highest level of integrity in all interactions with clients, families, colleagues, ancillary professionals, and the general community."

Through the generosity of the 13 organizations which make up the President Council, the iaedp Foundation is able to create ongoing educational opportunities specific to the treatment of eating disorders and uniquely provide these to field professionals. The iaedp Board of Directors also recognizes the President Council's commitment to research in order to produce the most up-to-date and innovative education techniques available.

Member organizations of the iaedp President Council include:

Eating Recovery Center
Oliver-Pyatt Centers
Pine Grove Women's Center
Remuda Ranch at the Meadows
Rosewood
Timberline Knolls
The Ranch
CRC Health Group
The Renfrew Center
Laureate Eating Disorders Program
Center for Change
Selah House
Focus Treatment Centers

About iaedp: 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.

Contact: Susie Lomelino
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214.269.2092

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