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ConnectED Virtual Learning Day 2026

Eating Disorders in Children & Adolescents with Chronic Illness: Identification and Treatment

Jennifer Rice, PsyD, LCP
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Date & Time

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain at least three physiological and psychological connections between chronic illnesses and eating disorders in children and adolescents.

  • Describe three unique risk factors in pediatric populations with chronic illness that contribute to disordered eating behaviors.

  • Identify at least four evidence-based treatment interventions to address clinical obstacles in youth with co-occurring chronic illness and eating disorders.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to enhance clinician understanding of chronic illness and eating disorder comorbidity, deepening clinical insight into the unique challenges these pediatric patients face. Clinicians will be better able to identify at-risk individuals, improve diagnoses of comorbid eating disorders, and implement best-practice treatment interventions.

Description

This course will explore the connection between chronic illnesses and eating disorders in children and adolescents. We will discuss the reasons these medical issues and their treatment may place an individual at risk. You will learn which disordered eating behaviors and body image issues to investigate if you are treating an individual with chronic medical conditions. Finally, we will look at treatment interventions to address the unique challenges that children and adolescents with chronic illness and an eating disorder face.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Dietitian
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nutritionist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Jennifer Rice, PsyD, LCP
Jennifer Rice, PsyD, LCP, has over 26 years of experience working with individuals and families affected by eating disorders at all levels of care. As a clinician, supervisor and leader; she is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to individualized, evidence-based, trauma-informed care that meets each of their unique needs. She is especially passionate about expanding access to treatment for underserved populations and for individuals who have struggled to find programs equipped to address their complex or specialized needs. Jennifer is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, multidisciplinary environment where patients can thrive and staff feel proud of the work they are doing.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Reasons Eating Disorder Center