Workshop: The Gut Brain Connection

Cutting Edge Research and Future Directions for Eating Disorders Care (2 CPEUs)

There is growing interest in the association of the gut microbiome with diseases, including psychiatric disorders. In this previously-recorded training, Marci described the most recent research related to the complex interplay between digestive disorders (DDs) and eating disorders (EDs). She describes the four most common pathways that lead to digestive symptoms in this population, describe alterations in the gut microbiome, immune function, and neuroinflammation observed in the ED population, and describes the subsequent effect on recovery.

Marci also describes the current implications and recommendations for future research in exploring novel treatment interventions like probiotic supplementation and fecal microbiota transfer. You can also listen in to the Q & A that was held when this material was presented live.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  1. Name the most common digestive complaints observed in the eating disorder population
  2. Describe the 4 pathways leading to digestive symptoms in the eating disorder population
  3. Identify 3 alterations to the gut microbiome, immune functioning, and neuroinflammation for patients with eating disorders
  4. Name two future directions for research to address the complex and chronic symptoms facing clients with eating disorders

Fee: $47
Workshop: The Gut Brain Connection awards 2 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.

(Please note this lesson is from a previously-recorded workshop.)


Your Instructor


Marci Evans
Marci Evans

Marci is a Food and Body Image Healer®. She has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders.

She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor, certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Certified ACSM personal trainer. In addition to her group private practice and three adjunct teaching positions, Marci launched an online eating disorders training for dietitians in 2015 and co-directs a specialized eating disorder internship at Simmons College.

Marci volunteers for a number of national eating disorder organizations including the iaedp certification committee and is serving as an eating disorder resource professional for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has spoken locally and nationally at numerous conferences and media outlets.

She regularly communicates on social media so be sure to connect with her @marciRD as well as on her blog at www.marciRD.com.


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Can I have a partial credit for what I’ve completed until all the modules are done?
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I’m not sure my knowledge level is right for these courses. Should I join anyway?
Please don’t worry. We all start somewhere! We’re here to add to your knowledge level and skill set. We feel extremely confident that this training will be suitable for students, newbies, and experienced clinicians alike.
I’m not a dietitian. Can I still do the trainings?
Absolutely. This training is designed for all professionals who work with clients with eating disorders. We have had dietitians, therapists, nurses, health coaches, occupational therapists, students, and interns take our online training. All are welcome, however, this course is only approved for CPEU credits for dietitians in the US.
How will these courses help me in my practice?
We take your potential investment in this course seriously and have poured the very best of all of our education, training, supervision, attendances at conferences, etc. into this course. We are committed to offering high quality training which not only boosts your knowledge, but more importantly your confidence and reputation to help more clients with body image issues.
Do you provide CPEUs to anyone other than Dietitians?
No, Marci is only credentialed to provide CPEU credit for US-based dietitians who are credentialed through CDR. If you are not a US-based dietitian and want to get CPEU credit, you will need to reach out to your governing board to see if they will approve it.
Will the Digestive Disorders & Eating Disorders course cover MNT that applies to patients without eating disorders too?
Yes! The nutritional and non-nutritional interventions discussed can be applied to all patients with digestive complaints.
If I choose the two-payment option and finish the course prior to the second payment is made, can I still receive my CPEU?
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Note: purchasers cannot set up login information for users other than themselves, since each user has a unique username and password that must be kept confidential, and stay with that user when earning CPEUs.

Our courses and workshops are provided for single users only when purchasing individually online. Purchasers* cannot set up login information for users other than themselves, since each User* has a unique username and password that must be kept confidential. The unique username and password are also critical for ensuring CPEUs are credited to the right persons who have successfully completed the course.

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