Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, CEDS-S LMFT is a skillful teacher here and in her book MeaningFULL about terminology and acronyms, types of therapists, types of specialties, and more. She asks us as professionals to stop perpetuating the myth that eating disorders are about control and how setting boundaries brings the safety that is needed for true recovery. A supervision nugget she received from Carolyn Costin about the importance of being AUTHENTIC. And her passion for using the multidisciplinary treatment help each other “open our patients up” that brought our workshop to life – “Staying in Your Lane In The Scope of Practice Freeway” Alli authored a great read, MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues—a book of diverse stories with expert insights that can help readers to feel seen, validated, and hopeful. Bio: Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), and iaedp-approved CEDS-Supervisor with a private practice in Studio City, Los Angeles. Since 2008, she's been speaking and publishing on eating disorders and mental health. A believer in service, she has co-chaired committees for the Academy for Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals, facilitated an ongoing eating and body image support group, and created #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! - a series of public events that educate through fun and flash mob dance. Inspired by both personal and professional experiences, Alli authored MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues—a book of diverse stories with expert insights that can help readers to feel seen, validated, and hopeful. Website: Therapyhelps.us Shake-It for Self-Acceptance Flash Mob With your host Beth Harrell IG  @beth.harrell.cedss  Supervision Freebies 

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