Shena Washburn is the Senior Director of Clinical Nutrition and Culinary Services at Accanto Health and The Emily Program. With over 15 years of experience in nutrition, mental health, and eating disorders, she brings deep clinical and operational expertise to her role. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant (CEDS-C) through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP), Shena leads efforts to advance the integration of nutrition and culinary services within eating disorder care.
In addition to her leadership role, she is passionate about supporting individuals in developing a balanced and sustainable relationship with food, movement, and their bodies. Shena is equally dedicated to fostering collaborative, multidisciplinary care, with a strong focus on mentoring professionals, improving systems, and cultivating leadership within her teams.
Her clinical interests include sports nutrition, digestive health, nutrition-focused physical exam, mindfulness-based approaches, and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). Outside of work, Shena enjoys dancing, gardening, and spending time with her two young children.
Hard to Swallow: Key Nutrition Concepts in Eating Disorder Care
Nutrition is a frequent topic of public interest and opinion. The necessity of nutrition to sustain life and the ability to make choices related to nutrition are shared human commonalities. Yet, the nutrition messages we receive from the community and media can have us drinking from a fire hose, leaving us confused and ashamed. Join me in this 1-hr training to learn nutrition concepts to help you, your loved one, or your client stay firmly grounded on the recovery path. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify the three key nutrition concepts in eating disorder care.
- Describe one way the key nutrition concepts support and align with evidence-based practices.
- Explain the overarching intention of the three key nutrition concepts.
Target Audience
Professional counselors, mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge in these areas.
Learning Levels
- Beginner
Friday, February 27, 2026
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker
Shena Washburn
Senior Director of Clinical Nutrition & Culinary Services
Agenda
I. The bio, psycho, social model of eating disorders-15minsII. Community Perceptions of nutrition and body-15mins
III. Principals of evidenced-based modalities in Eating Disorder Care-15mins
IV. The 3 key Nutrition concepts in Eating Disorder Care-15mins
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
CE Approvals
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