Austin Counseling and Nutrition

08/31/2026

The IEDS training and Consultation Cohorts are available for $195/month. Join us! https://www.inclusiveeatingdisordereducation.com/18-month-payment-plan-bundle

08/25/2026

IEDE has a cohort starting THIS WEEK! Bundle the course and the cohorts for $195/month for 18 months.
https://www.inclusiveeatingdisordereducation.com/bundles

08/16/2026

Our practice has 100% participation in the IEDS education. We hope to have all of our clinicians fully credentialed soon!

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08/12/2026

A big Congratulations to Alexandria Turner, our Nutrition Director, for earning her Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist credential!

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07/30/2026

We are so excited to be connected to the IEDS program! Most of our clinicians are now Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialists, joining so many others in the US and around the world.

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07/23/2026

We are still basking in the glow of this awesome presentation! If you are looking for an eating disorder training and certification, you can find more information about the Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist program here: https://www.inclusiveeatingdisordereducation.com/ieds-directory

07/12/2026

Are you looking for an established, reputable, updated credential program for Eating Disorder Providers?

07/12/2026

Nobody talks about how discipline can teach disabled learner's that their needs are unacceptable.

When a student is punished for leaving an overwhelming environment, refusing an inaccessible task, using movement to regulate, communicating distress, or struggling with demands beyond their current capacity, the message can become:

➡️ Your discomfort is the problem.

➡️ Your communication is disrespectful.

➡️ Your regulation needs are disruptive.

➡️ Your body must comply to belong.

➡️ Your disability is acceptable only when it is convenient for others.

Discipline does not automatically teach regulation, communication, or coping skills. Sometimes it teaches learner’s to:

❌️ mask
❌️ suppress their needs
❌️ stop asking for help, and
❌️ endure distress until they shut down or explode.

Accountability and support can exist together. But we cannot punish disability-related needs and call it preparation for the “real world.”

Before asking, “How do we stop this behavior?” we need to ask:

▪️What is the root cause?
▪️What demand, environment, skill gap, or unmet need is contributing?
▪️What support was missing before the crisis occurred?

Disabled students deserve to learn that their needs are valid, their communication matters, and support is not something they must earn through compliance.

06/24/2026

The causes of eating disorders are complex, and so are the remedies.

The trap of the quick fix is appealing for many clinicians who treat people with eating disorders.

06/22/2026

Thank you to Najeeha Khan and Aliyah White for presenting the history and celebrations of Juneteenth to our group on Friday. You two are such a gift to our group!