Proposal Deadline: THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
We invite you to contribute to The 36th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Centering Connection and Cultural Healing in Eating Disorder Treatment, kicking off Friday, November 6, 2026.
This virtual Conference will convene experts, clinicians, and researchers to critically examine cultural influences and highlight the role of relational frameworks in advancing clinical practice. Amid growing loneliness, distrust, and intolerance of difference, providers have an opportunity to promote the power of connection in treatment leading to psychological and cultural healing. This Conference offers a timely opportunity for participants to reflect, explore, and integrate emerging evidence and relational perspectives into their work.
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.
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.
Workshop Proposal Details
We are seeking workshops that offer practical skills for eating disorder or mental health clinicians to delve into theoretical concepts within the following core program tracks: Feminist Relational, Evidence-Based Practices, Diversity, Skill Development. Workshops should be 1.5 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:
- Adolescents & Family
- Cutting Edge Interventions
- Culturally Adapted Care
- Digital Impact on Clinical Work
- Ethics of Treating Eating Disorders
- Generational Differences
- Lesser-Known Eating Disorders & Comorbidities
- Medical & Psychiatric Advancements
- Navigating Misinformation
- The Power of Community
- Transference & Countertransference
- Trauma & Systemic Oppression
Submission Requirements
To ensure a comprehensive review, please include the following in your proposal:
- Title
- Abstract (150 words max)
- 3 Learning Objectives
- Timed Presentation Outline (please include topics and time allocated for 90 minutes; live Q&A is not possible for on demand)
- Presenter Information (CV & 100-word max BIO for each presenter)
- Workshop References (Please include a minimum of 5 references in APA-7 format, 3 references must have been published within the past 5 years). Please reference this guide to ensure your citations are correctly formatted.
- 15 multiple choice post-test questions. Must include 4 choices per question. *please do not use “none of the above” or “all of the above” as options. No true/false questions. Correct answers to be submitted in bold.
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 2026.
- 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 2026 program.
- Workshop recordings will be scheduled for summer 2026.
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.
Please contact [email protected] if you do not receive an automated confirmation notification after submitting your proposal.
Important Dates
Proposal Submission Deadline: March 5, 2026, by 11:59 PM EST
Notification of Acceptance: Mid-April 2026
Handout Submission Deadline: June 2026
Workshop Recording Period: Summer 2026
Workshop Proposal Notification
Workshop Proposals must be submitted by MARCH 5, 2026 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 2026.
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.
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