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Invisible Battles: Recognizing and Treating Eating Disorders in Veterans
Invisible Battles: Recognizing and Treating Eating Disorders in Veterans
Thursday, June 12, 2025 • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Free | Professional Webinar
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (ET)
Presented by: Samantha DeCaro, PsyD - Director of Clinical Outreach and Education, The Renfrew Center
Held Online
Eating disorders in veterans often go unnoticed, despite their profound impact on physical and psychological health. This presentation empowers mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to identify and address eating disorders and disordered eating within this unique population. Attendees will examine the influence of military culture on body image and eating behaviors, while gaining practical guidance on recognizing the key signs, targeting symptoms at their emotional roots, and navigating the process of referring patients to various levels of care. Designed for both VA and civilian providers, this training offers actionable strategies to deliver compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to the complex needs of veterans.
*This webinar is for professionals working with veterans.
About the Presenter
Samantha DeCaro (she/her/hers), PsyD is the Director of Clinical Outreach and Education for The Renfrew Center, a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, and the co-host of the podcast All Bodies. All Foods. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at LaSalle University, and her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, CA. She has been with Renfrew since 2012, completing her post-doctoral residency at The Renfrew Center Philadelphia – Spring Lane, then holding the position of Primary Therapist, and most recently serving as Assistant Clinical Director. As Renfrew’s national spokesperson, Dr. DeCaro has been featured in the media as an eating disorder expert on various television shows, radio programs, podcasts, and online magazines. She is a frequent lecturer and serves as the Alumni Representative for The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia.
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