Myths and Misdiagnosis: What Clinicians Need to Know to Address Body Image and Disordered Eating in Marginalized Clients

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Marcella Raimondo, PhD, MPH, is a passionate and spirited clinical trainer speaking from her heart on social justice and eating disorders since 1995. Herself recovered from anorexia, she has held a variety of prominent positions in eating disorders-focused organizations, including past president and current advisory board member of Eating Disorder Recovery Support (EDRS); former co-chair of the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) diversity, equity, and inclusion committee; advisory board member for Arise, a telehealth-based eating disorders care network; former advisory board member for the Association of Size Health and Diversity (ASDAH); and consultant, board of founders member, and former director of media literacy for About-Face, a nonprofit organization that addresses media impact on body image. Dr. Raimondo has worked in eating disorders outpatient and residential programs. She is currently a psychologist in Kaiser Permanente’s eating disorder clinic in Oakland and owner of a private practice. Dr. Raimondo holds a second-degree black belt in Kajukenbo in support of her dedication to multicultural body nurturance. For more information, go to marcellaedtraining.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Marcella Raimondo maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Ride the Wave Therapy Clinic. She is a clinical contractor with Alameda County and Rush Law Firm and is a clinical consultant with Body Sovereignty. She receives compensation as a speaker and trainer. Dr. Raimondo receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Marcella Raimondo serves on committees for the Academy of Eating Disorders and Eating Disorders Recovery & Support. She serves on the advisory board for the Association of Size Diversity and Health. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the California Psychological Association.