Beyond Blame: Empowering Families in Eating Disorder Treatment
Fri, Nov 13
|AKEDA (In-Person)
Join AKEDA for a FREE community conversation with Dr. Jim Lock, internationally recognized expert in child and adolescent eating disorders and Professor at Stanford University, for an engaging discussion about the role parents and caregivers can play in eating disorder recovery.
Time & Location
Nov 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM AKST
AKEDA (In-Person), 1441 W Northern Lights Blvd, Suite G, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
About the event
Beyond Blame: Empowering Families in Eating Disorder Treatment
A Community Conversation and Q&A with Dr. Jim Lock
Join Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance (AKEDA) for a FREE community conversation with Dr. Jim Lock, internationally recognized expert in child and adolescent eating disorders and Professor at Stanford University, for an engaging discussion about the role parents and caregivers can play in eating disorder recovery.
Dr. Lock will share what research tells us about the role of parents and caregivers in eating disorder treatment for children and adolescents, including evidence-based Family-Based Treatment (FBT). He’ll also discuss barriers to accessing family therapy, the impact of stigma, and how parents and caregivers can advocate for better research, treatment, and support for children, adolescents, and their families.
The presentation will take place in-person and will be followed by a Q&A, offering attendees an opportunity to learn more and ask general questions about research, treatment approaches, and…