Ctr. for Community Engagement

Explores the interdisciplinary field of
scholarship that explores best practices in
working with transgender and gender diverse
clients (TGDCs) experiencing eating disorders
and/or disordered eating (Eds/DE). This course
will also include an introduction to understanding
the intersections of TGDCs, neurodivergence and
EDs/DE. Ultimately, this course will explore the
prevalence of EDs/DE in transgender communities,
address gaps in current models based on cisgender
populations, and provide TGD and neurodivergent
affirming considerations that reduce barriers to
care, and increase and provide ethical, competent,
and gender-affirming care for all gender diverse
clients.

Disordered eating and eating disorders in
children. Family therapy treatment strategies
including the Maudsley method and other
approaches. How to foster healthful eating in
families.