Proposal Deadline: MARCH 6, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
We are thrilled to invite you to contribute to the 35th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference, a virtual conference dedicated to the evolving field of eating disorders. This annual event brings together pioneers in our industry to share emerging research and innovative practices. This year’s theme, “Feminist Relational Perspectives and Beyond. United in Healing: Collaborative Approaches in Eating Disorder Treatment,” emphasizes the power of partnership among healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates. By presenting, you’ll play a role in sharing innovative practices and emerging research, all aimed at embracing evidence-based and culturally adapted care.
Workshop Proposal Details
We’re seeking workshops that offer practical skills for eating disorder or mental health clinicians or delve into theoretical concepts within the following core program tracks: Feminist Relational, Evidence-Based Practices, Diversity, Skill Development. Workshops should be two-hours and offer practical skills for clinicians and/or an examination of theoretical concepts in a particular subject area. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Aging
- Athletes
- Co-occurring Diagnoses (e.g., Depression, Anxiety, Trauma)
- Culturally Adapted Treatments
- Experts with Lived Experience
- Harm Reduction
- Lesser-Known Eating Disorders
- Marginalized Communities
- Neurodivergence
- Social Media Influence on Mental Health
- Underserved Populations (e.g, Men, Midlife, Veterans)
- Weight Stigma
Why Present at The Renfrew Conference?
Professional Recognition: Showcase your expertise to a diverse audience of professionals dedicated to eating disorder and mental health treatment.
Networking Opportunities: Engage with peers, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections within the community.
Professional Development: Presenting at the Renfrew Conference allows you to deepen your expertise, refine your public speaking skills, and gain valuable feedback from a diverse audience of professionals in the field.
Complimentary Registration: As a token of our appreciation, accepted presenters will receive complimentary conference registration, granting you full access to all sessions and events.
Submission Requirements
To ensure a comprehensive review, please include the following in your proposal:
- Title
- Abstract (150 words max)
- Session Description (75 words max)
- Three Learning Objectives
- Presentation Outline/Timeline
- Presenter Information
- Workshop References (5 minimum in APA-7 format, 3 of which must have been published within the past 5 years). Please reference this guide to ensure your citations are correctly formatted.
- 15 item, multiple choice post-test questions. 4 choices per item. *please do not use “none of the above” or “all of the above” as items.
Guidelines:
- Presentations must relate to the Conference theme and meet stated learning objectives.
- Handouts MUST be provided to attendees. This could include PowerPoint slides, bibliography and/or resources. All accepted presenters must submit handouts by June 2025.
- Whenever possible, integrate relevant clinical examples and case material.
- All presentations should be inclusive and acknowledge diversity.
- Do not plan to read your presentation.
- Presenters are required to submit signed disclosures once accepted onto the program. These are required by credentialing boards and will be sent to you once you have been accepted to the 2025 program.
- Workshop recordings will be scheduled for summer 2025.
To submit a proposal, please click the application link below and complete the entire form.
If all the above are not submitted, your application will not be processed.
Important Dates
Proposal Submission Deadline: March 6, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST
Notification of Acceptance: Mid-April 2025
Handout Submission Deadline: June 2025
Workshop Recording Period: Summer 2025
Workshop Proposal Notification
Workshop Proposals must be submitted by MARCH 6, 2025 by 11:59pm EST. No submissions will be accepted after this deadline. Only one proposal per person should be submitted either as a primary or secondary presenter.
Notification of proposal acceptance will be sent via email by mid-April 2025.
Please contact [email protected] if you do not receive an automated confirmation notification after submitting your proposal.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to your valuable contributions and to advancing the field of eating disorder treatment together.
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