Alsana Outreach Team

Compassion-Focused Networking - Texas community 💛 Join us for a round table discussion on a variety of Eating Disorder topics, hear upcoming events, meet new providers and treatment centers!!Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Autumn Brew, Monte NidoA gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.

⚡⚡⚡ Bay Area Networking Call -A connected virtual space Resource Directory that is liveShare resources and upcoming events ​Second Thursday of every month

☕ 🍩 Ease into your week with a morning coffee on Alsana—an industry-leading eating disorder treatment facility providing both virtual PHP and IOP and in person treatment—and enjoy genuine connections and networking all virtually! This virtual monthly networking event is designed for licensed therapists, dietitians, and other professionals in the eating disorder field to connect, share and build community.

Join Keesha Amezcua, LMFT, CEDS-C, and Mary Elizabeth Akinaka, LPC-S, CEDS-C, for a breakfast and CE presentation: "Eating Disorders and the Family System: Relapse Prevention."This presentation will explore ways in which eating disorders impact family systems and typical expectations of ways in which families may present to therapy when experiencing the impact of a loved one’s eating disorder. Myths around eating disorder relapse prevention will be explored, and we’ll identify ways for individuals to assess the impact of their loved one’s eating disorder on their family system. Action oriented behaviors for family members will be reviewed in order to increase autonomy and feelings of competency within the family system.  Objectives:- Identify ways in which eating disorders impact family systems and specific presentations that may arise in family members in order to build confidence in tailoring systemic interventions.- Describe what the process of assisting a loved one in preventing relapse from an eating disorder looks like for the individual family system.- Identify examples of circular questioning to increase insight into ways in which individuals can set boundaries and reduce emotional reactivity within the family system when an eating disorder is present.Schedule of events:8:30 - Breakfast & Network9:00-10:00 - 1 Hour CE Presentation10:00-10:15 - Optional Q&AWe are offering 1 CE hour through APA & NBCC, and CDR for live attendance.Alsana is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alsana maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Colorado Virtual Networking - Colorado community 💛 Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Mandi Rector, WithinJoin us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.                                                               

*THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT IN WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA*It Takes a Village: Treating Eating Disorders & ADHDA Multi-Disciplinary Panel DiscussionPanelists include:• Keesha Amezcua, LMFT, CEDS-C – Chief Clinical Officer, Alsana• Rachel McMurray, LMFT – Primary Therapist• Karen Darden, RD – Registered Dietitian• JuliAnn Crommelin – ADHD Coach• Hadley Veselak, NP – Nurse PractitionerAbstract:While it is difficult to provide an exact number of individuals affected by both eating disorders and ADHD, research indicates a heightened risk for eating disorders in individuals with ADHD. Studies indicate that the risk can be three to six times higher than average.This suggests that clinicians treating eating disorders need more education and training on assessing ADHD symptomology to ensure they can support clients in addressing and treating both.This panel will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear and learn from a multidisciplinary team about how to best help clients with both ADHD and eating disorders.Learning Objectives:Participants will be able to identify co-occurring symptoms of ADHD and EDs.Participants will learn helpful strategies to help clients manage ADHD behaviors/symptoms while addressing ED behaviors.Participants will better understand how to assess whether behaviors are related to an ED diagnosis or are better accounted for by an ADHD diagnosis.We are offering 1 CE hour through APA & NBCC, and 1.25 CE hours through CDR for attendance. Reserve your seat today! Space is limited.

You're Invited: An Exclusive Dinner with Our CEO and Chief Clinical OfficerJoin us for an evening of meaningful connection, collaboration, and shared purpose.We’re hosting an intimate dinner for trusted treatment providers to meet our CEO, Jordan Watson, and Chief Clinical Officer, Keesha Amezcua, LMFT, CEDS-C. This is a unique opportunity to share how you best work with treatment teams and explore how we can partner more effectively to ensure exceptional care for your clients while they are in our program.Let’s come together to align on treatment goals, strengthen communication, and build a seamless continuum of care, because when we collaborate, our clients thrive.Space is limited. RSVP today to secure your seat at the table.

☕ 🍩 Ease into your week with a morning coffee on Alsana—an industry-leading eating disorder treatment facility providing both virtual PHP and IOP and in person treatment—and enjoy genuine connections and networking all virtually! This virtual monthly networking event is designed for licensed therapists, dietitians, and other professionals in the eating disorder field to connect, share and build community.

Compassion-Focused Networking - Texas community 💛 Join us for a round table discussion on a variety of Eating Disorder topics, hear upcoming events, meet new providers and treatment centers!!Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Autumn Brew, Monte NidoA gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.

Join Kat Jordan, MS, RD, LDN, CEDS-C, and Mary Elizabeth Akinaka, LPC-S, CEDS-C, for a breakfast and CE presentation: "Embracing Body Compassion: Reframing Movement in Eating Disorder Recovery"Abstract:In recent years, the concept of body compassion has emerged as a vital framework for supporting individuals with eating disorders, particularly in navigating their relationships with movement. This presentation explores how cultivating body compassion can foster a healthier mindset towards movement among clients. We will discuss the principles of body compassion, emphasizing self-acceptance, mindfulness, and emotional awareness, and how these can be integrated into therapeutic practices. Attendees will learn practical strategies for helping clients redefine their movement experiences, moving away from punitive exercise patterns towards more intuitive and joyful engagement with their bodies. By incorporating body compassion into treatment, practitioners can empower clients to build a more positive and nurturing relationship with movement, ultimately supporting their recovery journey.Objectives:1. Define Compassion and Body Compassion: Explain the concept of compassion and body compassion and the relevance in the context of eating disorders.2. Explore the Impact of Movement: Discuss how different attitudes towards movement can affect individuals with eating disorders and their recovery.3. Identify Therapeutic Strategies: Present practical interventions for integrating body compassion into practice to support clients in redefining their relationship with movement.4. Encourage Intuitive Movement: Highlight ways to guide clients toward intuitive and joyful engagement with movement, rather than punitive exerciseSchedule of events:8:30 - Breakfast & Network9:00-10:00 - 1 Hour CE Presentation10:00-10:15 - Optional Q&AWe are offering 1 CE hour through APA & NBCC, and CDR for live attendance.Alsana is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alsana maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

⚡⚡⚡ Bay Area Networking Call -A connected virtual space Resource Directory that is liveShare resources and upcoming events ​Second Thursday of every month

Join renowned eating disorder expert Carolyn Costin for an exclusive in-person CE event, "Contacting and Transforming The Eating Disorder Self". Abstract:Everyone who has an eating disorder was born with a healthy self but overtime, for a variety of reasons, several risk factors have come together to create a perfect storm, resulting in an eating disorder. The individual  develops a whole separate ego state that has a different set of thoughts, beliefs and behaviors than they used to have and one they would  not hold anyone else to. Our job as providers is to strengthen the client's Healthy Self so it can get back in control and put the eating disorder self out of a job. Carolyn Costin, recovered from her own eating disorder when she was in her late teens, has spent her entire career helping clients eating disorder clients recover and training others how to do so. In this presentation Carolyn will discuss in detail how clinicians can help transform each client's eating disorder self. Providing specific tools and strategies she has used for over 4 decades Carolyn will give the audience take home techniques to use in session. This presentation will include video presentations of segments of real sessions where audience participants can learn from actually watching the concepts in action.Learning Objectives:Participants will learn how the concept of integration relates to eating disorder recoveryParticipants will learn at least three strategies for working with the clients eating disorder self and healthy self.Participants will be able to list at least one example of channeling a trait from a liability to an asset.Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in the field. We are offering 1 CE credit hour through APA and NBCC and 1.25 CE hours through CDR. Reserve your spot today! Space is limited.

Colorado Virtual Networking - Colorado community 💛 Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Mandi Rector, WithinJoin us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.                                                               

☕ 🍩 Ease into your week with a morning coffee on Alsana—an industry-leading eating disorder treatment facility providing both virtual PHP and IOP and in person treatment—and enjoy genuine connections and networking all virtually! This virtual monthly networking event is designed for licensed therapists, dietitians, and other professionals in the eating disorder field to connect, share and build community.

Compassion-Focused Networking - Texas community 💛 Join us for a round table discussion on a variety of Eating Disorder topics, hear upcoming events, meet new providers and treatment centers!!Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Autumn Brew, Monte NidoA gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.

⚡⚡⚡ Bay Area Networking Call -A connected virtual space Resource Directory that is liveShare resources and upcoming events ​Second Thursday of every month

Join Kat Jordan, MS, RD, LDN, CEDS-C, and Alyssa Brown, LPC, for a breakfast and CE presentation: "All Inclusive Eating Disorder Treatment: Affirming Care for Everyone"Abstract:Coming SoonObjectives:Coming SoonSchedule of events:8:30 - Breakfast & Network9:00-10:00 - 1 Hour CE Presentation10:00-10:15 - Optional Q&AWe are offering 1 CE hour through APA & NBCC, and CDR for live attendance.Alsana is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alsana maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Supporting the Supporters: Caring for Families and Supportive Others Through the Treatment ProcessPresented by Lindsey Budd, LMFTWhen a loved one enters treatment for an eating disorder, the entire support system embarks on a parallel journey. In this session, Lindsey Budd, LMFT, will share insights from her experience in supporting caregivers, offering guidance, validation, and practical tools for those navigating the complexities of a loved one’s recovery.CE credit will be available. Reserve your seat today! Space is limited.

Colorado Virtual Networking - Colorado community 💛 Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Mandi Rector, WithinJoin us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.                                                               

A Nurse Perspective: The Medical Complications of Eating DisordersPresented by Lyn Goldring, RN, BN, CEDRN-S and Amy Wray, RNEating disorders don’t just affect the mind, they take a profound toll on the body. In this session, Lyn Goldring, RN, BN, CEDRN-S, and Amy Wray, RN, bring their extensive clinical expertise to the forefront to explore the medical complications that often accompany eating disorders and how nurses play a critical role in identifying and responding to them.CE credit will be available. Reserve your seat today! Space is limited.

Compassion-Focused Networking - Texas community 💛 Join us for a round table discussion on a variety of Eating Disorder topics, hear upcoming events, meet new providers and treatment centers!!Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Autumn Brew, Monte NidoA gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.

⚡⚡⚡ Bay Area Networking Call -A connected virtual space Resource Directory that is liveShare resources and upcoming events ​Second Thursday of every month

☕ 🍩 Ease into your week with a morning coffee on Alsana—an industry-leading eating disorder treatment facility providing both virtual PHP and IOP and in person treatment—and enjoy genuine connections and networking all virtually! This virtual monthly networking event is designed for licensed therapists, dietitians, and other professionals in the eating disorder field to connect, share and build community.

Colorado Virtual Networking - Colorado community 💛 Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Mandi Rector, WithinJoin us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.                                                               

Join Kat Jordan, MS, RD, LDN, CEDS-C, and Josie Iroz, RD, for a breakfast and CE presentation: "Beyond Weight Loss: Comprehensive Care for Bariatric Patients With Eating Disorders"Abstract:Coming SoonObjectives:Coming SoonSchedule of events:8:30 - Breakfast & Network9:00-10:00 - 1 Hour CE Presentation10:00-10:15 - Optional Q&AWe are offering 1 CE hour through APA & NBCC, and CDR for live attendance.Alsana is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Alsana maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

☕ 🍩 Ease into your week with a morning coffee on Alsana—an industry-leading eating disorder treatment facility providing both virtual PHP and IOP and in person treatment—and enjoy genuine connections and networking all virtually! This virtual monthly networking event is designed for licensed therapists, dietitians, and other professionals in the eating disorder field to connect, share and build community.

Compassion-Focused Networking - Texas community 💛 Join us for a round table discussion on a variety of Eating Disorder topics, hear upcoming events, meet new providers and treatment centers!!Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Autumn Brew, Monte NidoA gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.

⚡⚡⚡ Bay Area Networking Call -A connected virtual space Resource Directory that is liveShare resources and upcoming events ​Second Thursday of every month

Colorado Virtual Networking - Colorado community 💛 Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Mandi Rector, WithinJoin us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.                                                               

☕ 🍩 Ease into your week with a morning coffee on Alsana—an industry-leading eating disorder treatment facility providing both virtual PHP and IOP and in person treatment—and enjoy genuine connections and networking all virtually! This virtual monthly networking event is designed for licensed therapists, dietitians, and other professionals in the eating disorder field to connect, share and build community.

Compassion-Focused Networking - Texas community 💛 Join us for a round table discussion on a variety of Eating Disorder topics, hear upcoming events, meet new providers and treatment centers!!Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Autumn Brew, Monte NidoA gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.

⚡⚡⚡ Bay Area Networking Call -A connected virtual space Resource Directory that is liveShare resources and upcoming events ​Second Thursday of every month

Colorado Virtual Networking - Colorado community 💛 Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Mandi Rector, WithinJoin us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.                                                               

⚡⚡⚡ Bay Area Networking Call -A connected virtual space Resource Directory that is liveShare resources and upcoming events ​Second Thursday of every month

☕ 🍩 Ease into your week with a morning coffee on Alsana—an industry-leading eating disorder treatment facility providing both virtual PHP and IOP and in person treatment—and enjoy genuine connections and networking all virtually! This virtual monthly networking event is designed for licensed therapists, dietitians, and other professionals in the eating disorder field to connect, share and build community.

Compassion-Focused Networking - Texas community 💛 Join us for a round table discussion on a variety of Eating Disorder topics, hear upcoming events, meet new providers and treatment centers!!Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Autumn Brew, Monte NidoA gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.

Colorado Virtual Networking - Colorado community 💛 Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Mandi Rector, WithinJoin us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.                                                               

☕ 🍩 Ease into your week with a morning coffee on Alsana—an industry-leading eating disorder treatment facility providing both virtual PHP and IOP and in person treatment—and enjoy genuine connections and networking all virtually! This virtual monthly networking event is designed for licensed therapists, dietitians, and other professionals in the eating disorder field to connect, share and build community.

Compassion-Focused Networking - Texas community 💛 Join us for a round table discussion on a variety of Eating Disorder topics, hear upcoming events, meet new providers and treatment centers!!Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Autumn Brew, Monte NidoA gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.

⚡⚡⚡ Bay Area Networking Call -A connected virtual space Resource Directory that is liveShare resources and upcoming events ​Second Thursday of every month

Colorado Virtual Networking - Colorado community 💛 Hosted by Jana Jansson, Alsana and Mandi Rector, WithinJoin us on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a gathering like no other! A focus on fun, connection and community.                                                               

☕ 🍩 Ease into your week with a morning coffee on Alsana—an industry-leading eating disorder treatment facility providing both virtual PHP and IOP and in person treatment—and enjoy genuine connections and networking all virtually! This virtual monthly networking event is designed for licensed therapists, dietitians, and other professionals in the eating disorder field to connect, share and build community.