Jersey Eating Disorders Support 40th anniversary conference

Join us for a day of celebration and education at the Pomme d’Or Hotel.

This in-person event will feature insightful keynote speakers, the latest research and networking opportunities for individuals interested in learning more about eating disorders. Come together with experts and advocates in the field to learn, share experiences, and commemorate 40 years of making a difference in our community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Agenda

• 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Arrival and Refreshments
• 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Welcome. About the day and the JEDS charity, Karen Dingle, JEDS’ CEO
• 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Lived Experience, Karen Dingle, JEDS’ CEO and Amy Dingle, JEDS’ DCEO
• 10:30 AM – 11:25 AM: Current Treatments (and why they are not enough), Deanne Jade – Psychologist and Founder of the NCFED
• 11:25 AM – 11:35 AM: Comfort Break
• 11:35 AM – 12:30 PM: Trauma and Eating Disorders, Dr Thanh Luu – Complex trauma and PTSD specialist
• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Neurodivergent Influences upon Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating, Lisa Smith – Functional nutritionist and senior lecturer
• 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Emotional Eating: Feelings or Thoughts, Deanne Jade – Psychologist and Founder of the NCFED
• 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Q & A Panel – Karen and Amy Dingle, Deanne Jade, Lisa Smith and Thanh Luu
• 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Closing Speech, Karen Dingle, JEDS’ CEO