Join us for Ask the Experts — a dynamic and interactive quarterly event series led by Monte Nido’s nationally recognized thought leaders in the eating disorder field. This series invites attendees to learn directly from the experts shaping best practices in eating disorder treatment and recovery. This quarter we are offering a Part II of our "Navigating Resistance in Eating Disorder Treatment" due to high demand of our Part I in December of 2025. Please, submit your questions on client and/or caregiver resistance - from protective behaviors to family hesitation - and gain practical strategies for turning resistance into progress in eating disorder treatment.

Eating disorders are complex mental illness that often make treatment and recovery multifaceted and non-linear.  One significant dynamic within the treatment process is resistance - a common, yet often misunderstood element of care.  While resistance can feel uncomfortable for the client, caregiver and clinician, it can also function as a protective mechanism.  Recognizing that resistance is not simply denial or defiance, but a potential signal of underlying fear, ambivalence, and/or unmet needs is crucial.  While both motivation and resistance naturally ebb and flow throughout treatment, it is in these moments that opportunities for insight, empathy and therapeutic alliance can emerge.  This topic explores how clinicians, caregivers and individuals living with eating disorders perceive and respond to resistance.  By understanding the function of resistance and addressing it with curiosity rather than confrontation, care teams can foster a more compassionate and effective treatment environment.

What to Expect:
🧠 Education & Insights: This series is ideal for providers, students, professionals, and individuals looking to deepen their understanding of eating disorder care through expert-led dialogue.
❓ Submit Your Questions: Have a question? Ask away! Attendees are invited to submit questions in advance during the registration process. Our Monte Nido experts will review and thoughtfully address selected questions during the session.
💻 Real-Time Q&A: Didn’t submit your question ahead of time? No worries! Engage live during the event! Submit your questions through the Q&A feature — our team will review them in real-time and answer as many as time allows.

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