Presentations

(pictured above) Sunrise in Alicante, Spain before a keynote presentation

I have had the honor of presenting at 100s of conferences since 1986, training professionals in the treatment of eating disorders, intuitive eating and Health At Every Size. As well, I love presenting about these topics to the public. Following are some of those presentations.

UF’s Center for Digital Health & Wellness, Gainesville, FL. September 2014.
                "When Diet's Don't Work, What Can I Do?

National Association of Social Workers, Florida, Gainesville, FL August 2014
                "When Words Are Not Enough: Using Somatic Therapy to Help Clients Move Past Unresolved Issues." 

Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists 26th Annual Symposium.   San Diego, California.  March 2010.
            “Exploring the Depths of Hunger/Satiety Work: Tool and Tips for Transformation.”

The Florida Dietetic Association 74th Annual Symposium.  Naples, FL.  July 2009.
              “When Diets Quit Working. Time for a Radically Different Approach.”

Gainesville Holistic Health Fair.  Gainesville, FL.  April 2009.
                “When Diets Quit Working. Time for a Radically Different Approach.”

Florida Psychological Association.  Gainesville, FL. May 2008.
                “Using the Maudesley Approach in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.”
                (Co-presenter: Tanya Mickler, PhD)

Shaping A Healthy Future Symposium.  Jackson Hole, Wyoming. April 2008.
               “Afraid of Cookies?: Exploring Relationship with Food and Body.”

University of Florida Retreat on Weight Prejudice.  Gainesville, FL. 2006.
               “Weight Issues, Weight Prejudice, and Weight & Recovery.”

Creating a Healthy Eating Environment.  University of Nebraska-Lincoln. September 2006.                                 
                “When Diets Fail What Can A Health Professional Do?”  Keynote presentation.
                “Getting Beyond the Fear of Food.”

Partnership to Decrease Childhood Overweight – Cooperative Extension Program.  Gainesville, FL.  May 2006.
                “Calorie Restriction in Children:  Penny Wise or Pound Foolish?”
                Presentation and Point/Counterpoint Discussion.

Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee Annual Conference. Nashville, TN.  April 2006.                                                                  “Selling Insecurities:  How Food Advertisements Influence Our Eating.” Keynote presentation.
.               “From Exercise Resistance to Compulsive Exercise:  Finding Joyful Movement.”

Gator First Year Experience Lecture Series.  University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.  September 2006.
              “Intuitive Eating: A Radical Approach to Eating and Weight Struggles.”

Body Acceptance Week.  University of Florida.  February 2006.
                “Hidden Messages in Food Advertisements:  What Are They Really Saying?”

The NE FL Educational Consortium Sports Nutrition Conference. Starke, FL. July 2006.
                “Fat, Fact and Fantasies: Transforming Relationship With Food and Body.”

The 7th Annual Symposium for the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders.  Dallas TX.  March 2006.
                “Using the Health At Every Size Paradigm in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.”
                “Healing Diet Mentality: Techniques to Move Clients Beyond Old Patterns.”

Eating Disorders Awareness Day.  University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.  March 2005.
                “Intuitive Eating: A Radical Approach to Eating and Weight Struggles.”

The 9th Annual Columbia River Eating Disorders Network Conference.  Portland, Oregon.  February 2005.
                “Health at Every Size:  A Compassionate Alternative to the War on Body Size.”
                                Three-hour workshop.

Greater New York Section of the American Association of Cereal Chemist’s. DVD presentation. June 2004.
                “A Return to Sanity:  The Truth About Low-Carb Diets and Getting Back to Healthy Eating.”

Women’s Health Day, Mercy Medical Center.  Mason City, Iowa. May 2004.
                “A Compassionate Alternative to Enhancing Women’s Health.  Health at Every Size.”  Keynote presentation.                                Three-hour workshop.

Florida Psychological Association.  Gainesville, FL.  2004.
                “When Diets Fail What Can A Health Professional Do?”

American Bakers Association Annual Convention.  Palm Beach, FL.  April 2003.
                “Carbohydrate Consumption and It’s Impact on Body Weight.”

Georgia Nutrition Council Annual Conference.  Valdosta, GA. March 2003. 
                "Exploring Women’s Symbolic Relationship with Food and Body Through the Lens of Food               Advertisements." Keynote presentation.

New Britain General Hospital. New Britain, CT. February, 2003.
                “Moving Away From Diets.”

Gainesville District Dietetic Association.  Gainesville, FL. 2002.
                “Eating Disorders:  What Dietitians Should Know.”

International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Symposium.  San Diego.  2001.
                “Using Nature’s Forces Gracefully in the Nutrition Therapy of Eating Disorders: Structured and
                                Nonstructured Eating Revisited.” (Co-presenter: Mohey Mowafy, PhD)
                Pre-symposium Institute - 3 hour workshop.

Ohio County Planned Approach to Community Health.  Wheeling, WV.  April 2001.
                “Eating Disorders: Effective Treatment Strategies and Techniques.”        

Knoxville District Dietetic Association.  Knoxville, TN.  May 2001.
                “Women and Disordered Eating: Dealing with the Complexities of Food and Body Image Issues.”

American Overseas Dietetic Association.  Alicante, Spain.  March 2001.
                “Women and Disordered Eating: Dealing with the Complexities of Food and Body Image Issues.”

Tenth Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference.  Philadelphia, PA.  November 2000.
                "HungerWork: The Art and Science of Transforming Relationship with Food and Eating."
                (Co-presenters: Karen Siegal, MPH, RD, LD and Amy Tuttle, RD, LSW)

American Dietetic Association's 83rd Annual Meeting (FNCE).  Denver, CO.  October, 2000.
                "Taming the Food Monster: Exploring Creative Approaches to Resolving Food Issues."

Second Annual Professional Symposium for the Treatment of Eating Disorders.  Dallas, TX.  October, 2000.
                "Exploring Women's Symbolic Relationship with Food and Body Through the Lens of Food                                                         Advertisements."
                "Decoding Women’s Symbolic Relationship with Food and Body: Therapeutic Implications."

Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention's Pre-Conference Symposium.  Scottsdale, AR.  September, 2000.
                "Decoding Food Symbolism: Healing the Client's Relationship with Food and Self."

International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.  Orlando, Fl.  August, 2000.
                "But It's Just a Game": The Female Athlete's Body as Contested Ideological Terrain."

Weight and Wellness Workshops
                "Weight and Wellness: Maximizing the Connection."  (Co-presenter: Glenn Gaesser, PhD)
                                Ft. Lauderdale, FL            February, 2000
                                Atlanta, GA                       February, 2000
                                Alexandria, VA                 March, 2000

Renfrew Foundation Seminar Series.
                “Body & Soul: Feminist Perspectives in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.” 
                                Austin, TX                          January, 2000
                                Raleigh/Durham, NC         March, 2000
                                New York City, NY            June, 2000

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT.  February, 2000.
                "Treating Those with Disordered Eating: Basic Skills and Techniques."
                "Treating Eating Problems/Eating Disorders: Strategies for Success."
                "Coaching Interventions for Athletes with Eating Problems."

Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA.  February, 2000.
                "Treating Eating Problems: Complexities and Clinical Solutions."
                "Challenging the Beauty Myth: Strategies for Everyday Life."

James Madison University.  Harrisonburg, VA.  November, 1999.
                "Treating Eating Problems/Eating Disorders: Strategies for Success."
                "A Body to Die For: Myths, Realities, and Consequences of the Quest for Perfection."

Ninth Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference.  Philadelphia, PA.  November 1999.
                “The Language of Advocacy: Speaking Up and Out in a Fat Phobic World." 
                (Co-presenter: Glenn Gaesser, PhD)

American Dietetic Association 82nd Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.  October, 1999.
                "Recovering from Anorexia: The Impact of Counseling Both During and After Treatment."
                                (Co-presenters:  Nancy Clark, MS, RD, Dara Zall)
                "Dieting and Nondieting: What are the Common Grounds"
                                (Moderated panel discussion with John Foreyt, PhD; Rebecca Reeves, MS, RD; Glenn Gaesser, PhD; Dayle Hayes, MS, RD)

Fairview Red Wing Health Services. Red Wing, MN. October, 1999.
                “The Language of Self Acceptance: Negotiating Life and Work in a Fat Phobic World.” Keynote Speaker.

Penn State Eating Disorders Conference.  Philadelphia, PA.  June, 1999.
                “Changing Expectations for Female Athletes and the Concurrent Rise in Eating Disorders.”
                “Treating the Female Eating Disordered Athlete.”

Rogers Memorial Hospital Eating Disorders Conference 1999.  Oconomowoc, WI.  April, 1999.
             “Pathology or Biology: Dealing With ‘I Feel Fat' and Related Issues.”  (Co-presenter: Glenn Gaesser, PhD)

SCAN’s 16th Annual Symposium.  Cincinnati, OH.  March, 1999.
                “Decoding Food Symbolism:  Uncovering the Language Behind the Symptoms.”
                “Golden Nuggets: Advice from the Experts.”

Virginia Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Charlottesville, VA.  March, 1999.
                “Moving Away From Diets:  New Ways to Heal Eating Problems.”
                “Treating the Pediatric Eating Disordered Client.”

Renfrew Foundation Seminar Series. Charlotte, NC.  February, 1999.
                “Feminist Perspectives in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.” 

University of Florida.  Gainesville, FL.  January – April, 1999.
                Undergraduate Course: “Women.Eating.Food.”   Primary Faculty:  Jane Love, PhD

Eighth Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference.  Philadelphia, PA.  November 1998.
                “Pathology or Biology: Dealing With ‘I Feel Fat' and Related Issues.”  (Co-presenter: Glenn Gaesser, PhD)

Wild Iris Workshop Series.  Gainesville, FL.  October, November, 1998.
                “Women.Eating.Food.”  (Co-presenter:  Jane Love, PhD)

American Dietetic Association’s 81st Annual Meeting.  Kansas City, MO.  October 1998.
                “The Healing Power of Holistic Perspectives.”
                (Co-presenters:  Pam Peeke MD, Karen Carrier and Adrienne Ressler)

U.S. Army Health Promotion Conference.  Kansas City, MO.  August, 1998.
                “Decoding Food Symbolism:  Uncovering the Language Behind the Symptoms.”

University of Minnesota Nutrition Educator Series.  Minneapolis St. Paul, MN.  June, 1998.
                “When is ‘Overweight’ a Health Risk factor?”

Renfrew Foundation Seminar Series.
                “Feminist Perspectives in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.” 
                                Charlotte, NC                      February, 1998
                                Orlando, FL                         March, 1998
                                New Orleans, LA                April, 1998

Seventh Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference.  Philadelphia, PA.  November 1997.
                “Decoding Food Symbolism:  Uncovering the Hidden Language.” 
                (Co-presenter: Amy Tuttle, MSW, RD)

Renfrew Foundation Seminar Series.
                “Feminist Perspectives in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.” 
                                Tampa, FLMarch, 1997

Especially For Women.  The Cloister, Sea Island, GA.  February, 1997.
                “Fat, Fact and Fantasies: How Dieting Affects Women.”
                “Body Trust:  The Key to Weight Management.”

First Annual Symposium on Physiological Anthropology and Human Biology. Gainesville, FL. April 1997.
                “Thermic Effect of a High Protein Diet on Resting Metabolic Rate.”

The Association For Health Enhancement of Large Persons.  Mountain View, VA.  November 1996.
                 “Hunger Work: Reconnecting to the Joy of Physically Connected Eating.”

The Florida Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Palm Beach Gardens.  July 1996. 
                 “When is ‘Overweight’ a Health Risk factor?”  (Co-presenter: Bob Lafave, PhD)

The Tennessee Dietetic Association.  Memphis, TN.  April 1996. 
                "Women, Weight and Hunger: Shifting Paradigms and New Frontiers.”

Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists Annual Symposium. Scottsdale, AR. April 1996.
                “Directed Eating Disorder Roundtable Discussion.”

Renfrew Foundation Seminar Series.
                “Feminist Perspectives in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.” 
                                Raleigh-Durham, NC       October, 1996
                                Atlanta, GA                       February, 1996
                                Nashville, TN                    February, 1996

Broward District Dietetic Association.  Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  February, 1996. 
                “Innovative Treatments for the Obese Client.”

Rhode Island Dietetic Association Annual Meeting. West Warwick, RI. November 1995.
                “Women, Weight and Hunger: Shifting Paradigms and New Frontiers.”

American Dietetic Association’s 78th Annual Meeting.  Chicago, IL.  October 1995.
                “If Diets don’t Work, What Can A Nutrition Professional Do?”   Four-hour workshop.
                Co-presenters:  Nancy King, CDE, MS, RD and Dayle Hayes, MS, RD

The Renfrew Center Workshop. Coconut Creek, FL. September 1995.
                “De-Mystifying Diet Confusion: A Look at Weight Loss in Today’s Culture.”

Northeast District Dietetic Association. Wilkes-Barre, PA. September, 1995.
                “Anorexia and Exercise Obsession.”

9th Annual International Eating Disorders Symposium.  Washington, DC.  August 1995.
                “Understanding and Decoding Food Symbolism in the Treatment of Sexual Abuse Survivors.”

Florida Recreation and Parks Association’s Annual Conference. Miami, FL. August 1995.
                “A Body to Die For: Identifying and Working with Body Image Disorder.”

The Florida Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Orlando, FL.  July 1995.
                “Empowering Your Client To Make The Changes: Counseling Techniques That Work.”

Eastern Area Health Education Center, Greenville, NC.  May 1995.
                “Beyond the Basics: Nutrition Therapy for the Eating Disordered.”

Renfrew Foundation Seminar Series
                “Body & Soul: Feminist Perspectives in the Treatment of Sexual Abuse.”
                                 Tampa, FL                        June 1995
                                 West Palm Beach, FL      April 1995
                                 Gainesville, FL                 April 1995

University of Illinois. Urbana, IL. March 1995.
                “A Body to Die For: Perspectives on Body Image and Eating Disorders.”

Mountain Area Health Education Center.  Asheville, NC.  December 1994.
                “Feminist Perspectives in the Treatment of Clinical Depression.”

Fourth Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference.  Philadelphia, PA.  November 1994.
                “Binge Eating Disorder: Breaking The Chains of Compulsive Eating.”

American Dietetic Association’s 77th Annual Meeting.  Orlando, FL.  October 1994.
                “Women, Weight and Hunger: Shifting Paradigms and New Frontiers.

Stetson University. Deland, FL. October 1994.
                “Challenging the Beauty Myth.”

Sexual Abuse and Treatment Issues Conference.  Daytona Beach, FL.  July 1994.
                “Nourishing the Soul of the Survivor.”

International Dance Educators Association International Conference.  Las Vegas, NV.  June 1994.
                “A Body To Die For: Myth, Realities and Consequences of the Quest for Perfection.”

Renfrew Foundation Seminar Series
                “Body & Soul: Feminist Perspectives in the Treatment of Sexual Abuse.”
                                    Jacksonville, FL                  September 1994
                                    Orlando, FL                         July 1994
                                    Miami, FL                             July 1994

Alabama Psychological Association Annual Conference.  Perdido Beach, AL.  May 1994.
                “Women and Depression: The Sound of Silence.”

Palm Beach Dietetic Association. West Palm Beach, FL. February 1994.
                “The Eating Disordered Athlete.”

Nutrition Health Services
                Advanced Skills Workshop . . . Eating Disorders Treatment: Beyond the Basics.”
                                    Eight-hour workshop designed for health professionals, addressing advanced skills and techniques for counseling eating disordered clients.
                           Anaheim, CA         October 1993                          Washington, DC          October 1992
                           Seattle, WA           September 1993                      Los Angeles, CA         October 1992
                           St. Louis, MO        June 1993                                 Atlanta, GA                  September 1992
                           Boston, MA           May 1993                                  Orlando, FL                 September 1992                                                  Houston, TX          February 1993                          Chicago, IL                 January 1992

The Renfrew Foundation Seminar Series
                “Is Perfect Eating Normal?: Integrating Nutrition Therapy into the Treatment of Eating Disorders.”
                “The Exercise Fix.”

                          Birmingham, AL       September 1993                    Houston, TX               June 1993
                          Charleston, SC        July 1993                                 Knoxville, TN              May 1993

Palm Beach Junior College. Lake Worth, FL. October, 1993.
                 “Challenging the Beauty Myth.”

Mountain Area Health Education Center.  Asheville, NC.  September 1993.
                 “Women and Eating Disorders: Complexities and Clinical Solutions.”

International Dance Educators Association International Conference.  New Orleans, LA.  July 1993.
                  “A Body To Die For: Myth, Realities and Consequences of the Quest for Perfection.”

EDAP (Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention). Radar Institute, Hollywood, FL. June 1993.
                 “Eating Disorder Education and Prevention Strategies for Young Girls.”

Knoxville Dietetic Association Conference.  Knoxville, TN.  May 1993.
                  “Eating Disorders: A Sign of the Times.”

Alabama Psychological Association.  Perdido Beach, AL.  May 1993.
                   “Eating Disorders and Female Identity.”

Sewanee: The University of the South. Suwanee, TN. April 1993.
                “Why Diets Don’t Work.”
                “The Exercise Fix.”

The Fifth Annual National Conference on Eating Disorders.  Houston, TX.  February 1993.
                 "Changing Expectations for Female Athletes and the Concurrent Rise in Eating Disorders.”

Sixth Annual International Eating Disorders Symposium.  Los Angeles, CA.  November 1992.
                  “Beyond the Basics.”  Three-hour pre-symposium workshop
                  “Compulsive Exercisers and Treatment.”  Round Table Leader

The Second Kornbluh Eating Disorders Conference.  New York, NY.  October 1992.
                   “The Exercise Fix”

Women’s Issues: A Focus on the Treatment of Compulsive Overeating. Charlotte, NC. September 1992.                                            “Developmental Family Influences on Eating Patterns.”

The Florida Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Miami, FL.  June 1992.
                     "Changing Expectations for Female Athletes and the Concurrent Rise in Eating Disorders.”

Fifth International Conference for Eating Disorders.  New York, NY.  April 1992.
                     “Current Nutrition Issues in Anorexia Nervosa.”

SCAN’s 9th Annual Symposium.  Indianapolis, IN.  April 1992.
                      “Changing Expectations for Female Athletes and the Concurrent Rise in Eating Disorders.

The Fourth Annual National Conference on Eating Disorders.  Houston, TX.  March 1992.
                       “Ketogenic Diets and Therapy: Can They Work Together?”
                       “Defining Abstinence With Dietitians.”  Panel Discussion
                       “Conference Wrap-Up.”  Panel Discussion

International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. Long Beach, CA. August 1992.
                       “Beyond the Basics: Proven Techniques and and State of the Art Methods for Nutritional Interventions                                      in Eating Disorders.” Presymposium Institute.

Sports & Cardiovascular Nutritionists/Association for Fitness in Business Workshop.  New York, NY.  Sept 1991.
                       “Exercise Dependency and The Eating Disordered Athlete.”  Keynote Speaker.

International Eating Disorders Symposium.  Cape Cod, MA.  August 1991.
                       “Special Considerations of the Female Eating Disordered Athlete.”

Association for Fitness in Business. Atlanta, GA. April 1991.
                “The Exercise Fix.”

The Third Annual National Conference on Eating Disorders. Houston, TX. 1991.
                “Coming to Know Your Own Issues With Food.”
                “Identifying and Managing the Exercise Addict.”              

Florida Atlantic University.  Boca Raton, FL.  1991.
                “Body Image, Shame and Eating Disorders.”

Health Awareness Week. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. February 1991.
                “The Exercise Fix: Too Much of a Good Thing?”

Florida Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Palm Beach, FL.  June 1990.
                 “Eating Disorders: A Sign of the Times.”

The Renfrew Seminar Series. Coconut Creek, FL. 1990.
                “The Exercise Fix.”

Palm Beach Community College.  Boca Raton, FL. 1989.
                “Exercise and the Elderly.”

Florida Atlantic University.  Boca Raton, FL.  1988.
                “Eating Disorders and Compulsive Exercise.”

Northeast Florida Intergroup.  Jacksonville, FL. 1987. 
                “Eating Disorders and Overeaters Anonymous.”

Florida’s First Coast Conference on Employee Productivity.  Jacksonville, FL. 1986.
                “Eating Disorders and Employee Assistance Personnel.”