Mountain Top Moments with Nicole Siegfried, PhD, CEDS
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Mountain Top Moments with Nicole Siegfried, PhD, CEDS
IN THIS EPISODE:
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Nicole Siegfried, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) and licensed clinical psychologist, treating eating disorders for over 20 years. As a recovered clinician, Nicole is a recognized leader in the field of eating disorders and serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for Alsana Eating Recovery Communities. Nicole is an international speaker and has published research, magazine articles, and book chapters in the field of eating disorders and suicide. She is the founder and past president of the Alabama Regional Chapter of iaedp and currently a board member of the International iaedp Board. She is also a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) and former Co-Chair of the Eating Disorders and Suicide Prevention AED Special Interest Group.
SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Deciding if the person you are in your eating disorder is the person you want to be.
The clinician and client healing journey.
The need for a “safe space” for clients to talk about suicidal thoughts.
Moving away from your eating disorder and into your values.
The importance of having self-compassion when dealing with critical thoughts.
Meeting clients at their "psych-ache.”
Growing through what you are going through.
The most difficult moments often result in the most beautiful moments.
Holding hope and trust in the recovery process.
The value of “Mountain Top Moments” on the path to recovery.
ABOUT NICOLE SIEGFRIED:
Dr. Nicole Siegfried, is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) and a licensed clinical psychologist, treating eating disorders for over 20 years. She is a recognized leader in the field of eating disorders and serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for Alsana Eating Recovery Communities. In addition, Nicole is an Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Alabama at Birmingham and has also served as Associate Professor of Psychology at Samford University.
Nicole is an international speaker and has published research, magazine articles, and book chapters in the field of eating disorders and suicide. Nicole is the founder and past president of the Alabama Regional Chapter of IAEDP and a current member of the International Association for Eating Disorder (iaedp) Board of Directors. She is a member of the Academy of Eating Disorders (AED) and former Co-Chair of the Eating Disorders and Suicide Prevention AED Special Interest Group.
CONNECT WITH NICOLE SIEGFRIED:
Visit Alsana Eating Recovery Communities to learn more about their integrated eating disorder treatment
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ABOUT KARIN LEWIS:
Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. Karin is the founder of the Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center located in Boston, MA. You can visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center online to learn more about Karin and her center’s services. You can also connect with Karin on social media by following @karinlewisedc on Facebook and Instagram.