It is our mission to promote a high level of professionalism among practitioners who treat individuals with eating disorders by promoting ethical and professional standards, offering education and training in the field, certifying those who have met prescribed requirements, promoting professional awareness of eating disorders and assisting in prevention efforts.
iaedp™-Tucson is committed to excellence in training and professionalism in the treatment of eating disorders.
To promote awareness and education of eating disorder professionals we offer three educational events each year.
To promote awareness and education of eating disorder professionals we offer three educational events each year.
Upcoming Events
February 7, 2025
Kim Dubois, LPC and Grace Melrose, RD, CEDS
IAEDP Tucson and Monte Nido Rosewood present
It Takes a Village:
Supporting Practitioners in Managing Eating Disorders with Compassion and Care
1. Identify different eating disorders through the use of screening tools and/or clinical assessments.
2. Distinguish between adaptive language from common myths, biases, and misinformation that undermine appropriate
treatment support.
3. Identify appropriate individual and family treatment approaches while assessing level of care needs.
4. Identify how individual target weights for both adults and adolescents vary, and how myths and internal biases related to target
weights affect treatment goal setting and outcomes.
2. Distinguish between adaptive language from common myths, biases, and misinformation that undermine appropriate
treatment support.
3. Identify appropriate individual and family treatment approaches while assessing level of care needs.
4. Identify how individual target weights for both adults and adolescents vary, and how myths and internal biases related to target
weights affect treatment goal setting and outcomes.
This workshop is designed to equip all clinicians with essential skills to better support any client by addressing key aspects
of eating disorder diagnosis, treatment, and care. This presentation is designed to empower clinicians in various areas of therapeutic
practice with the tools to provide compassionate, evidence-based care when faced with supporting a person with an eating disorder.
Participants will gain practical knowledge in identifying eating disorders through the use of reliable screening tools and clinical
assessments, thus enabling them to recognize key symptoms and accurately distinguish between diagnoses. The training will address
challenges posed by common myths, biases, and misinformation that undermine treatment, reflecting a commitment to diversity,
examining how gender, culture, and other social factors influence the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. Special attention will
be given to assessing and supporting at-risk populations, such as LGBTQ+ teens, to ensure that treatment approaches are inclusive and
effective for all clients. The workshop will also focus on assessing the appropriate level of care to determine when more intensive
interventions are required, ensuring that clients receive the right support at the right time. A key aspect of the training will focus on
understanding how target weights vary between adolescents and adults and how internal biases related to weight goals can impact
treatment outcomes. The session will emphasize the importance of setting recovery-focused goals that avoid harm and promote
long-term wellness.
Click HERE to see flyer for this event with more details.
Speaker Bios: Kim DuBois, LPC is a grandmother, martial artist, amateur painter, and the Clinical Director at Monte Nido Rosewood. An Arizona native,
she enjoys time outside with her husband and fur babies swimming, walking, or hiking. Kim has embodied the true spirit of a helper and
healer for over 30 years. She began her professional career as a nurse and now has the honor of working in the behavioral health field.
She derives great value from her role as a therapist and Director, appreciating every opportunity to guide, mentor, and heal. Kim is proud
to have successfully launched the only adolescent eating disorder PHP program in Arizona, and continues to dedicate herself to both
personal and professional excellence.
Grace Melrose, RDN, CEDS is a committed nutrition professional with over ten years of experience specializing in eating disorders. Grace
began her career in the field of eating disorders at a residential home in Tucson, Arizona, and later expanded her expertise to include
endocrinology, gastrointestinal health, bariatric surgery, and functional medicine. After a distinguished 20-year military career, she
retired as Chief of Nutritional Medicine from the United States Air Force. Grace continues to volunteer, raising awareness about the
mental health needs within the military community. She also volunteers to educate medical graduate students at the University of
Arizona Medical College about nutritional science and eating disorders. Currently, as the Director of Nutrition at Monte Nido Rosewood.
She leads both the nutrition and culinary teams, while also supporting the wider Monte Nido Nutrition Department.
of eating disorder diagnosis, treatment, and care. This presentation is designed to empower clinicians in various areas of therapeutic
practice with the tools to provide compassionate, evidence-based care when faced with supporting a person with an eating disorder.
Participants will gain practical knowledge in identifying eating disorders through the use of reliable screening tools and clinical
assessments, thus enabling them to recognize key symptoms and accurately distinguish between diagnoses. The training will address
challenges posed by common myths, biases, and misinformation that undermine treatment, reflecting a commitment to diversity,
examining how gender, culture, and other social factors influence the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. Special attention will
be given to assessing and supporting at-risk populations, such as LGBTQ+ teens, to ensure that treatment approaches are inclusive and
effective for all clients. The workshop will also focus on assessing the appropriate level of care to determine when more intensive
interventions are required, ensuring that clients receive the right support at the right time. A key aspect of the training will focus on
understanding how target weights vary between adolescents and adults and how internal biases related to weight goals can impact
treatment outcomes. The session will emphasize the importance of setting recovery-focused goals that avoid harm and promote
long-term wellness.
Click HERE to see flyer for this event with more details.
Speaker Bios: Kim DuBois, LPC is a grandmother, martial artist, amateur painter, and the Clinical Director at Monte Nido Rosewood. An Arizona native,
she enjoys time outside with her husband and fur babies swimming, walking, or hiking. Kim has embodied the true spirit of a helper and
healer for over 30 years. She began her professional career as a nurse and now has the honor of working in the behavioral health field.
She derives great value from her role as a therapist and Director, appreciating every opportunity to guide, mentor, and heal. Kim is proud
to have successfully launched the only adolescent eating disorder PHP program in Arizona, and continues to dedicate herself to both
personal and professional excellence.
Grace Melrose, RDN, CEDS is a committed nutrition professional with over ten years of experience specializing in eating disorders. Grace
began her career in the field of eating disorders at a residential home in Tucson, Arizona, and later expanded her expertise to include
endocrinology, gastrointestinal health, bariatric surgery, and functional medicine. After a distinguished 20-year military career, she
retired as Chief of Nutritional Medicine from the United States Air Force. Grace continues to volunteer, raising awareness about the
mental health needs within the military community. She also volunteers to educate medical graduate students at the University of
Arizona Medical College about nutritional science and eating disorders. Currently, as the Director of Nutrition at Monte Nido Rosewood.
She leads both the nutrition and culinary teams, while also supporting the wider Monte Nido Nutrition Department.
Check back for upcoming 2025 events!
Thank you Sponsors!
iaedp™-Tucson relies on the generous contributions of our sponsors to provide educational events and resources to our community.
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Interested In Sponsoring iaedp Tucson?
There are many benefits to becoming a sponsor for iaedp™-Tucson. Sponsors are recognized at our events and we include sponsor logos and website links on our event flyers, promotional materials, and website. For more information, please contact us.
or Click here to donate to Tucson IAEDP!
There are many benefits to becoming a sponsor for iaedp™-Tucson. Sponsors are recognized at our events and we include sponsor logos and website links on our event flyers, promotional materials, and website. For more information, please contact us.
or Click here to donate to Tucson IAEDP!