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 This virtual presentation will bring together voices of lived experience and clinical expertise to demonstrate the benefits of integrating mentorship into eating disorder treatment.

During eating disorder treatment, it’s essential to build trust with a patient, but this can be exceedingly difficult; mentorship adds an element of lived experience that helps enhance trust-building. What’s more, research shows that peer support has a positive impact on both patient and clinician experience, and can improve quality of life and decrease psychiatric symptoms associated with a variety of conditions.

Attendees of this presentation will walk away with knowledge of the current research and practices around mentorship in eating disorder treatment, and an understanding of the impact it can have on their patients’ recovery.

After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:

Describe the current research on mentorship and peer support as an evidence-informed practice.

Name 2-3 specific ways mentorship and peer support can be incorporated in eating disorder treatment.

Identify specific examples of how mentorship can support eating disorder recovery.

JD Ouellette

Director, Mentorship

Maris Degener

Manager, Peer Mentorship

Lainy Clark, MA, LPC

Therapy Lead

The Power of Mentorship: Bridging Theory and Practice in Eating Disorder Recovery

 Eating disorders are on the rise among college students, with risk increasing by 13% from 2013-2021. This presentation will provide campus health professionals with evidence-based strategies to identify and compassionately support students struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders.

Drawing from her own recovery journey, Equip peer mentor Rachel Myers will share her experience navigating an eating disorder as a college student. Clinical social worker Lara Effland will then outline best practices for screening, assessment, and providing resources for treatment on campus.

With real-life examples and actionable advice, this presentation aims to empower college health staff to proactively address the rising tide of eating disorders on campus. There will be time at the end for Q&A.

Identify unique risk factors and common clinical presentations of eating disorders in college populations.

Summarize recommended practices for eating disorder screening, assessment, and identification in university health services and outpatient clinical settings.

Describe strategies for providing individual and campus-wide support for students experiencing eating disorders and body image issues.


We currently offer Continuing Education credits to:

Upcoming events for providers

The Power of Mentorship: Bridging Theory and Practice in Eating Disorder Recovery

Presented by JD Ouellette, Maris Degener, Lainy Clark, MA, LPC

Eating Disorders on Campus: Recognizing Signs & Best Practices for Treatment in College Populations

Presented by Lara Effland, LICSW, CEDS-S, Rachel Myers

Webinar recording

Q&A with Equip providers

Zoom event recording

Continuing Education accreditation

Questions? Contact ce@equip.health