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Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders' 17th Annual HEAL Conference, Provided by MAHEC

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Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders’ 17th Annual HEAL Conference, Provided by MAHEC

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Blue Ridge Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Oct 2, 2025 3:30 PM – Oct 3, 2025 3:30 PM

Contact

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CRC for ED's 17th Annual HEAL Conference, provided by MAHEC

Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) are pleased to present the 2025 HEAL Conference. This program addresses disordered eating and eating disorders recovery by experts speaking on the most current research and practices. Licensed clinical counselors, mental health therapists, nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, dietitians, other healthcare professionals, and the general public are encouraged to join us. The annual conference, now in its 17th year, is expanding through collaboration between CRC for ED and MAHEC.

Event fees include administrative costs, educational materials, continuing education credits, breakfast, refreshment break, and lunch. Meals and refreshments provided will offer a variety to accommodate preferences. The Networking Event is provided by many of CRC for ED's Treatment Center Supporters.

Thursday Agenda

3:00pm-3:30pmRegistration and Exhibitors
3:30pm-5:30pmKeynote: "Social Change and the Weight-Neutral Paradigm" – Ragen Chastain, MEd, BCPA
5:30pm-7:00pmNetworking Event


Friday Agenda

8:00am-9:00amRegistration, Exhibitors, and Breakfast
9:00am-10:30am"'Let's Get That B****:' Lessons from My Patients and Their Eating Disorders" - Dr. Mike Guyton-Nunley, MD, FAAP, FACP
10:30am-11:00amBreak with Exhibitors and Light Refreshments
11:00am- 12:30pm"Nourishing the Whole Person: Nutrition Counseling through the Lens of Patient-Centered, Eating Disorder Informed Care" - Annie Goldsmith, RD, LDN and Courtney Robinson, MS, RD, LDN
12:30pm-1:30pmLunch Break
1:30pm-2:00pm"Embodiment Heals: Movement Practices to Support Your Clients and You" - Heidi Andersen, MS, LCMHC-S
2:00pm-3:30pm"Safe Return to Movement: Weight-Inclusive, ED-Informed, Harm-Reducing Care in Rehab and Recovery"- Dr. Lisa Folden, PT, DPT



Group Registrations

Registering 5 or more participants with one payment?

Group Rates Available:

$185/person for the Full Conference
$50/person for attending only Day One on Thursday
or $155/person for attending only Day Two on Friday

Five or more from same agency, registering & paying at same time

(Add $15 to fee if registering after Sept 18th.)

Please use the paper registration form at the end of the PDF brochure. Send completed paper registrations for the full group to the Registration Team at MAHEC.

Fax: 828.257.4768 | Email: MAHEC Registration




Accommodations
(Group rates available for 10/02/2025 - 10/03/2025 only)

  • Hampton Inn
    Address: 117 Hendersonville Road
    Asheville, North Carolina 28803
    Phone: 828-277-1800
    Book Online: Click Here to Book With HEAL Conference Special Rates
    Rate: $146+ (Must reserve by 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2025 to receive the special rate.)
    Free Hot Breakfast Included


  • DoubleTree
    Address: 115 Hendersonville Road
    Asheville, North Carolina 28803
    Phone: 828-274-1800
    Book Online: Click Here to Book With HEAL Conference Special Rates
    Rate: $139+ (Must reserve by 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2025 to receive the special rate.)


    • In Collaboration With

    CRCED
    For more information about Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders please visit their main website www.crcfored.com or any of their social media accounts:

    LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook


    By registering, participants understand that their information will be shared with Carolina Recource Center for Eating Disorders.

    Audience

    This program is for Licensed Clinical Counselors, Mental Health Therapists, Nurses, Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Dietitians and other professionals interested in this topic

    Objectives

    check Understanding Weight Paradigms in Health and Wellness: Discuss weight loss paradigms according to current research, their impact on weight stigma, and associated harm for people of all sizes. Contrast with the weight-neutral paradigm and its potential to revolutionize healthcare
    check Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics: Highlight patient-centered, trauma-informed healthcare in the context of supporting individuals with complex relationships with food, movement, and body image. Discuss harm reduction in the evolving field of nutrition and dietetics and the importance of inclusive, empathetic care
    check Special Focus on Athletes: Address challenges athletes face with body image, disordered eating, and exercise addiction. Cover screening protocols, distinctions like RED-S and the Triad, and return-to-play guidelines integrating current research and clinical best practices
    check Empathetic and Comprehensive Approach to Eating Disorders: Cover DSM-5 criteria for eating disorders, outpatient/inpatient treatments, and emerging techniques. Use patient insights to enhance empathy and rapport in eating disorders management, emphasizing practical strategies and evaluating knowledge through interactive exercises
    check Embodiment in Practice: Discover the role of embodiment in recovery. Explore practical techniques for client support and provider self-regulation

    Fees

    Cancellation Policy

    FULL CONFERENCE - EARLY Registration Fee - General Attendees

    $205.00

    ONLY DAY ONE - EARLY Registration Fee - General Attendees

    $60.00

    ONLY DAY TWO - EARLY Registration Fee - General Attendees

    $170.00

    FULL CONFERENCE - Registration Fee - General Attendees

    $220.00

    ONLY DAY ONE - Registration Fee - General Attendees

    $75.00

    ONLY DAY TWO - Registration Fee - General Attendees

    $185.00

    FULL CONFERENCE - EARLY Registration Fee - this fee is for CRC Board of Directors members only

    $108.00

    ONLY DAY ONE - EARLY Registration Fee - this fee is for CRC Board of Directors members only

    $35.00

    ONLY DAY TWO - EARLY Registration Fee - this fee is for CRC Board of Directors members only

    $90.00

    FULL CONFERENCE - Registration Fee - this fee is for CRC Board of Directors members only

    $123.00

    ONLY DAY ONE - Registration Fee - this fee is for CRC Board of Directors members only

    $50.00

    ONLY DAY TWO - Registration Fee - this fee is for CRC Board of Directors member only

    $105.00

    FULL CONFERENCE - EARLY Registration Fee - this fee is for MAHEC employees and CRC for ED professional network members only

    $160.00

    ONLY DAY ONE - EARLY Registration Fee - this fee is for MAHEC employees and CRC for ED professional network members only

    $40.00

    ONLY DAY TWO - EARLY Registration Fee - this fee is for MAHEC employees and CRC for ED professional network members only

    $140.00

    FULL CONFERENCE - Registration Fee - this fee is for MAHEC employees and CRC for ED professional network members only

    $175.00

    ONLY DAY ONE - Registration Fee - this fee is for MAHEC employees and CRC for ED professional network members only

    $55.00

    ONLY DAY TWO - Registration Fee - this fee is for MAHEC employees and CRC for ED professional network members only

    $155.00

    Speakers

    Heidi Andersen, MS, LCMHC-S
    Ragen Chastain, MEd, BCPA
    Lisa Folden, PT, DPT
    Annie Goldsmith, RD, LDN
    Mike Guyton Nunley, Jr, MD, FAAP, FACP
    Courtney L. Robinson, MS, RDN, LDN

    Additional Resources

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    Cancellation Policy

    MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

    Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

    • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
    • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
    • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
    • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
    • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
    • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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