Dirk Miller (he/him) is the founder of The Emily Program, the Executive Chair of Accanto Health’s Board of Directors, and a Leader of the Clinical Advisory Council for Accanto Health. In these roles, In these roles, Dirk is responsible for guiding the strategic vision of the organization, overseeing clinical excellence, and supporting the ongoing evolution of treatment philosophy and quality care outcomes.
Dirk has over 35 years of experience in the treatment of eating disorders, substance use disorders, and other mental and behavioral health issues. He founded and formerly ran the Memorial Hospital’s HOPE program for eating disorders and the Renaissance Intensive Outpatient alcohol and drug treatment program in Elkhart General Hospital. Dirk is a founding member of REDC, as well as a current member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Ethics Committee. He is also actively involved as a Board member of the Retreat in Wayzata, MN, a Founder and Board Member Emeritus of WithAll, and a former member of the Governing Council of the MN Psychological Association. Additionally, Dirk is a Distinguished Alumni of the University of Minnesota and recipient of the Larry Johnson Award. He has spoken nationally on a variety of mental health treatment topics and consults with many healthcare organizations.
Both Dirk and his sister Emily experienced eating disorders but lacked access to appropriate treatment programs. For him, it’s been a dream come true to build The Emily Program and observe the growth of Accanto Health.
Thoughtful and Thought-Provoking: How to best help those with long-term eating disorders
Data and clinical experience indicate that some individuals will experience a lengthy course of an eating disorder. While existing treatments across the field have not sufficiently evolved to adequately address the needs of these individuals, many efforts are underway to understand what would be helpful. Join this panel conversation with long-standing experts in the field as they discuss what is holding us back from better options for people with an extended form of the illness and share their ideas for what those better options might look like and what it would take to make them a reality. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Learners will be able to state a description of what consitutes a long term eating disorder
- Learners will be able to explain 2 ways treatment has evolved to help individuals with longer term eating disorders experience a higher quality of life
- Learners will be able to state 2 ways to help support clients in their care who are experiencing a long-term eating disorder
Target Audience
Professional counselors, mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge in these areas.
Learning Levels
- Intermediate
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
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About the speakers
Dirk Miller
Scott Crow, MD
Vice President of Psychiatry
Scott is the Vice President for the Department of Psychiatry at Accanto Health, the parent company of the newly merged Veritas Collaborative and The Emily Program.
Scott oversees research at The Emily Program. He also provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Scott earned his medical degree and completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Minnesota, where he is Adjunct Professor. Scott has been active in national and international eating disorders groups and is Past President of the Academy of Eating Disorders.
Scott oversees research at The Emily Program. He also provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Scott earned his medical degree and completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Minnesota, where he is Adjunct Professor. Scott has been active in national and international eating disorders groups and is Past President of the Academy of Eating Disorders.
Agenda
11:00-11:10 Introduction of panelists and opening remarks regarding long term eating disorders11:10-11:25 Question 1: What do you each see as the primary issues leading to this challenge of long-term forms of the illness?
11:25-11:40 Question 2: What have we learned over the last 30 years that can help us as we adapt treatment for people with long-term eating disorders? How does treatment need to look different and what needs to remain the same?
11:40-11:55 Question 3: What have you seen change most for people with eating disorders over your careers, especially for people with longer-term eating disorders?
11:55-12:00 Closing summary
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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
The Emily Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP no. 7166. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. The Emily Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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