OMG[LP-1] RAs: Navigating Eating Disorder Care in the GLP-1 Era

As GLP-1 receptor agonists (think Ozempic, Zepbound, Weygovy) continue to grow in popularity and accessibility, eating disorder providers are increasingly encountering clients who are actively using—or considering using—them. This presentation serves as a follow-up to the 2024 session on the rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists, offering updated research, emerging clinical observations, and practical guidance for today’s treatment landscape.

Attendees will receive a review of the new and evolving data related to GLP-1 RA's, alongside real-world experiences from providers working in eating disorder...Read more treatment as these medications become more frequently prescribed. The presentation will explore the unique risks, challenges, and ethical considerations inherent in supporting eating disorder recovery while GLP-1s are being used for intentional weight loss.

Clinical strategies for supporting clients in treatment who are taking GLP-1 RA's will be discussed, including assessment considerations, treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and harm-reduction–informed approaches. Special attention will be given to factors providers must be aware of when navigating recovery in the context of appetite suppression, weight-focused messaging, and ongoing medical use of GLP-1s. Less...

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe current updates in GLP-1 receptor agonists, including changes in availability, prescribing practices, and prevalence of use for intentional weight loss, and explain how these shifts impact patients receiving eating disorder treatment across levels of care.
  • Identify and analyze the socio-cultural, systemic, and weight-stigmatizing pressures influencing patient interest in or use of GLP-1 medications, and evaluate how these forces may exacerbate eating disorder vulnerability, symptom maintenance, or recovery ambivalence.
  • Assess the potential physiological, psychological, and behavioral risks associated with GLP-1 use in individuals with eating disorders, including implications for nutritional adequacy, medical stability, and treatment engagement within higher levels of care.
  • Apply weight-inclusive, eating-disorder-informed clinical frameworks to collaboratively navigate GLP-1-related decision-making, interdisciplinary communication, and ethical boundary-setting while supporting recovery-oriented care.

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

Thursday, April 09, 2026

Live Interactive Webinar

11:00 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT

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About the speakers

Stacy Schilter Pisano LMFT, CEDS-S

Stacy Schilter Pisano LMFT, CEDS-S

Site Director-The Emily Program South Sound
Stacy Schilter Pisano is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals and families affected by body dissatisfaction and disordered eating. A passionate advocate for weight-inclusive care, Stacy is committed to educating others, reducing size discrimination, and supporting individuals in divesting from diet culture. Since 2014, she has served as the director of The Emily Program's South Sound location in Olympia, Washington, overseeing a multidisciplinary team offering PHP, IOP, OP, and FBT services. Stacy also co-developed and supervises Accanto's CARE IOP, a virtual program for Binge Eating Disorder in Minnesota, Washington, and Ohio. Stacy is an accomplished public speaker and educator who has provided multiple enriching presentations while employed by Accanto, including within company, in the community and at conferences across the nation.
M. Hilmar Wagner, MPH, RDN, LN, CD

M. Hilmar Wagner, MPH, RDN, LN, CD

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN)
Hilmar Wagner is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), licensed in Minnesota and Washington State. Hilmar has experience working in a variety of clinical, outpatient, community, and management settings. Hilmar joined The Emily Program in 2006 and has served in a number of clinical and management roles, both at the site, regional and organization-wide levels. He currently serves as a Clinical Outreach Specialist. In this role Hilmar has presents on a wide range of eating disorder and related nutrition topics at local, regional, and national conferences. Hilmar received his bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and Master’s in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Minnesota. He has worked in the field of eating disorders for the past 17 years. Hilmar has extensive experience working with clients of all eating disorder diagnoses in both individual and group settings. He has a particular interest in the application of mindfulness and body-centered, somatic approaches to the nutritional treatment of eating disorders.

CE Information - Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association
The Emily Program is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Emily Program maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
National Board for Certified Counselors
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Disclosure

This educational program is made available to the public free of charge through the financial support of The Emily Program Foundation.