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A New Era in Eating Disorder Treatment

At the Eating Disorder Training Institute, we provide evidence-based training for clinicians worldwide

Meet Our Founders

With more than two decades of shared clinical, academic, and implementation work, Dr. Anita Federici and Dr. Lucene Wisniewski are two leaders in the international eating-disorder community.

Dr. Anita Federici, PhD, co-founder of the Eating Disorder Training Institute

Dr. Anita Federici

Ph.D., CPsych, FAED

A leading clinical psychologist bridging research, compassion & innovation to eating disorder treatment.

Dr. Lucene Wisniewski, PhD, co-founder of the Eating Disorder Training Institute

Dr. Lucene Wisniewski

Ph.D., FAED

A global leader integrating research, empathy, and practice in eating disorder treatment.

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FEATURED COURSES

The EDTI Pathways Training Series

Advancing clinical excellence through integrated, evidence-informed learning

Foundations in eating disorder treatment training pathway for clinicians – building evidence-informed knowledge, compassion,

Theme: Understanding the landscape of eating disorders
Purpose: Provide an evidence-informed foundation for clinicians new to the field or seeking to update their knowledge.

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Building knowledge, compassion, and clinical confidence in eating disorder care.

Personality, temperament, and DBT treatment pathway for eating disorders – applying the biosocial model and emotion regulatio

Theme: Understanding personality structure and emotion regulation through the lens of DBT
Purpose: Equip clinicians with DBT’s core principles and teach them to apply Linehan’s biosocial theory across diagnostic presentations (not ED-specific).

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Bringing the biosocial model to life in everyday practice.

MED-DBT treatment pathway

Bridging evidence-based treatments for clients with complex presentations.

Theme: Integrating eating disorder and DBT treatment frameworks
Purpose: The flagship training — the synthesis of the two previous pathways; teaches the comprehensive MED-DBT model and its application.

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Bridging evidence-based treatments for clients with complex, multidiagnostic eating disorders.

Body experiencing and the embodied self pathway in eating disorder treatment – training in body-based and experiential approa

Helping clients reclaim presence, safety, and connection in their bodies.

Theme: Cultivating embodiment, attunement, and safety in the body
Purpose: Deepen clinicians’ understanding of the role of interoception, body image, and somatic experience in recovery.

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Helping clients reclaim presence, safety, and connection in their bodies.

Our Mission

To transform eating-disorder care by training clinicians to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, and sustainable treatment-rooted in dialectics, informed by biology, and centered on humanity.

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Testimonials

"From the very first pages of this book, the authors' determination to relentlessly seek solutions to tough problems is evident. Federici and Wisniewski emphasize that when treatments for people with eating disorders and complex problems fail, it reflects limitations in our methods and skills, not shortcomings in the patient. Early in my DBT career, I realized that eating disorders presented challenges beyond my existing skills. This book addresses a significant gap for many practitioners, offering strategies and hope where we have often felt powerless. It stands out as a promising tool to help therapists facing extreme clinical needs, and encourages a relentless pursuit of more effective ways to help those at greatest risk."

Anthony P. DuBose, PsyD

Vice President for Institute Services, Behavioral Tech Institute, Seattle Washington

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