Center for Eating Disorders

Registration open today for F.E.A.S.T.'s exceptional annual virtual conference! The focus of the conference this year is recovery.
Sessions for families, people with eating disorders and professionals! Excellent faculty.

FEAST of Knowledge 2026 - F.E.A.S.T. FEAST of Knowledge is a one day virtual conference specifically designed to educate and inform parents and caregivers of people with eating disorders. The

Happy New Year to all! It has been our privilege to serve our community for over 42 years. And we will continue to offer the highest quality treatment, prevention, education, and training services in the year ahead. Our team is among the most experienced and highly regarded in the country, with an unmatched level of dedication to providing care that makes a difference in our clients’ lives.

We would like to acknowledge the work of the following professionals on our team over the past year:
Meret Flessenkamper, MA
Melanie Garzonio, LPC
Amanda Harris, MA, LLP
Joy Mulrath, LMSW
Kristina Tate, RD, MPH
Amanda Villescas, RD
Sarah Vlnka, LMSW

It is a privilege working with these extraordinary professionals and we thank them for all they contribute to CED and the community.

All the best in the new year!

Judith Banker, CED Founder/Executive Firector
Amy Pershing, CED Board President, Founder The Bodywise Bodywise Binge Eating Recovery Program

Help support families with children with eating disorders around the globe by donating to F.E.A.S.T. This organization is growing by leaps and bounds and needs funds to expand and strengthen programming. Make a gift today!

Donate (2025 End of Year Campaign) - F.E.A.S.T. Donating to F.E.A.S.T. supports the development of educational programs, resources, and support services for families affected by eating disorders. Your contribution helps extend their reach to more families worldwide, making a meaningful impact in the journey toward recovery.

For our U.S. followers, some tips from author Kate Summers, on how she navigated the Thanksgiving holiday dinner in past years. Kate was an eloquent presenter at one of our past conferences. Follow Kate's Substack for her thoughtful, honest, and wise reflections on navigating life with disabilities, trauma, and eating disorders.

Navigating Thanksgiving While in Eating Disorder Recovery My personal game-plan for navigating the holidays