Depathologizing Eating Disorders: Unpacking How Trauma Impacts BIPOC Communities

from $89.00

November 14th, 1:00-3:00pm EST, conducted online via Zoom

This course explores the complex intersections of trauma, systemic oppression, and disordered eating in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Traditional frameworks often pathologize eating disorders without addressing the cultural, historical, and generational trauma that fuels them. Drawing from body liberation principles, liberation health models, and trauma-informed care, this training invites participants to reframe eating disorders not as individual pathology but as adaptive responses to lived experiences. Participants will learn to approach assessment and treatment through a culturally responsive, compassion-centered lens that prioritizes body connection, safety, and the reclamation of wellness beyond Eurocentric standards.

Learning Objectives:

  • Critically examine the limitations of traditional eating disorder frameworks and how they exclude the lived experiences of BIPOC individuals, especially those navigating racialized trauma and cultural expectations.

  • Identify how systemic oppression, intergenerational trauma, and chronic stress contribute to the development and maintenance of disordered eating patterns in BIPOC communities.

  • Explore body liberation as a healing framework to support clients in reconnecting with their bodies, reclaiming their cultural practices, and honoring their innate wisdom around nourishment and care.

  • Integrate culturally attuned, trauma-informed practices into clinical work that move beyond symptom reduction toward sustainable, holistic healing for BIPOC clients impacted by disordered eating.

Neville, H. A., Ruedas-Gracia, N., Lee, B. A., Ogunfemi, N., Maghsoodi, A. H., Mosley, D. V., LaFromboise, T. D., & Fine, M. (2021). The Public Psychology for Liberation Training Model: A Call to Transform the Discipline. American Psychologist, 76(8), 1248–1265. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000887 French, B. H., Lewis, J. A., Mosley, D. V., Adames, H. Y., Chavez-Dueñas, N. Y., Chen, G. A., & Neville, H. A. (2020). Toward a Psychological Framework of Radical Healing in Communities of Color. The Counseling Psychologist, 48(1), 14-46. doi: 10.1177/0011000019843506 Striegel-Moore RH, Fairburn CG, Wilfley DE, Pike KM, Dohm FA, Kraemer HC. Toward an understanding of risk factors for binge-eating disorder in black and white women: a community-based case-control study. Psychol Med. 2005 Jun;35(6):907-17. doi: 10.1017/s0033291704003435. PMID: 15997611.

Cultivating Healers seeks to provide educational and engaging CEUs with liberatory information, pop-quizzes, and case studies to ensure your learning.

This training is eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits for NBCC Counselors & NY LMHCs, LCSWs, and LMSWs. Cultivating Healers is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

Want to seek your company’s financial support? Check out our request template to make the ask, and sign up using the organizational rate.

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November 14th, 1:00-3:00pm EST, conducted online via Zoom

This course explores the complex intersections of trauma, systemic oppression, and disordered eating in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Traditional frameworks often pathologize eating disorders without addressing the cultural, historical, and generational trauma that fuels them. Drawing from body liberation principles, liberation health models, and trauma-informed care, this training invites participants to reframe eating disorders not as individual pathology but as adaptive responses to lived experiences. Participants will learn to approach assessment and treatment through a culturally responsive, compassion-centered lens that prioritizes body connection, safety, and the reclamation of wellness beyond Eurocentric standards.

Learning Objectives:

  • Critically examine the limitations of traditional eating disorder frameworks and how they exclude the lived experiences of BIPOC individuals, especially those navigating racialized trauma and cultural expectations.

  • Identify how systemic oppression, intergenerational trauma, and chronic stress contribute to the development and maintenance of disordered eating patterns in BIPOC communities.

  • Explore body liberation as a healing framework to support clients in reconnecting with their bodies, reclaiming their cultural practices, and honoring their innate wisdom around nourishment and care.

  • Integrate culturally attuned, trauma-informed practices into clinical work that move beyond symptom reduction toward sustainable, holistic healing for BIPOC clients impacted by disordered eating.

Neville, H. A., Ruedas-Gracia, N., Lee, B. A., Ogunfemi, N., Maghsoodi, A. H., Mosley, D. V., LaFromboise, T. D., & Fine, M. (2021). The Public Psychology for Liberation Training Model: A Call to Transform the Discipline. American Psychologist, 76(8), 1248–1265. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000887 French, B. H., Lewis, J. A., Mosley, D. V., Adames, H. Y., Chavez-Dueñas, N. Y., Chen, G. A., & Neville, H. A. (2020). Toward a Psychological Framework of Radical Healing in Communities of Color. The Counseling Psychologist, 48(1), 14-46. doi: 10.1177/0011000019843506 Striegel-Moore RH, Fairburn CG, Wilfley DE, Pike KM, Dohm FA, Kraemer HC. Toward an understanding of risk factors for binge-eating disorder in black and white women: a community-based case-control study. Psychol Med. 2005 Jun;35(6):907-17. doi: 10.1017/s0033291704003435. PMID: 15997611.

Cultivating Healers seeks to provide educational and engaging CEUs with liberatory information, pop-quizzes, and case studies to ensure your learning.

This training is eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits for NBCC Counselors & NY LMHCs, LCSWs, and LMSWs. Cultivating Healers is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

Want to seek your company’s financial support? Check out our request template to make the ask, and sign up using the organizational rate.

  • Breah Robinson is a licensed clinical social worker and the founder and CEO of Embodied Care Wellness, a wellness community rooted in body liberation. Breah’s work is central to supporting women in gaining access to care and resources to improve their well-being and elevate their quality of life. She specializes in body image trauma and eating problems specific to Black women and is a healer, activist, and advocate.

    As a trainer and coach, her expertise spans over a decade. As the architect of the Embodied Care Foundations Training, Breah's curriculum reflects her deep commitment to empowering individuals with the tools they need to cultivate sustainable wellness practices and live liberated lives. Motivated by her journey of liberation, Breah developed the Embodied Care framework to support women reclaiming their bodies and revolutionizing their wellness practices. She founded The Embodied Care Collaborative Network and The Embodied Care Training Institute to help educate other therapists and health and wellness providers on how to use Embodied Care to promote body liberation in their practices. Breah is a proud graduate of Bennett College and The University of Illinois at Chicago. She is trained in Somatic Therapy and is EMDR certified. She is an EMDRIA-approved Consultant-in-Training.

  • Due to the nature of this product, all sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds. If you are no longer able to attend a group, email us at info@kenyacrawford.com and we can transfer your confirmation to the following group.

  • Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0269. Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0736.


    Kenya Crawford, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7470.

    Cultivating Healers is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cultivating Healers maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    What if my profession isn’t listed?
    If your profession isn’t specifically mentioned, you may still be eligible to claim reciprocity for CEUs if your accrediting body recognizes credits from any of the boards listed above. 

    Transfer Policy

    1. If you are no longer able to attend a scheduled training or group session, you may request a one-time transfer to a future session of the same group or training.

      1. To request a transfer: Email info@kenyacrawford.com with your name, order confirmation number, and the session you originally registered for. Indicate which future session you would like to transfer your confirmation to. Requests must be made at least 48 hours before the session start date to be eligible for transfer.

      2. Transfers are subject to availability and must be used within six months of the original purchase date. For any additional questions regarding this policy, please contact us at info@kenyacrawford.com

  • Recording Policy

    1. If you are unable to attend the live training session, you may request access to a recording of the session. Please note the following guidelines:

      1. Access & Expiration: The recording link will be available for 30 days from the date of issuance. After this period, the link will expire, and we will not be able to reissue access. We strongly encourage you to watch the recording as soon as possible.

      2. CEU Credit Eligibility: While the recording provides valuable insights, CEU credits can only be awarded to participants who attend the entire live training session. This policy is mandated by our CEU provider to ensure full engagement with the course material.

      3. Requesting a Recording: If you require access to a recording due to unforeseen circumstances, please email info@kenyacrawford.com with your name and registration details. For further inquiries regarding recordings, please reach out to info@kenyacrawford.com.

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