The Body Experiencing Pathway

Pathway Overview

Eating-disorder and trauma treatment often begin in the mind—but healing depends on the body. This pathway explores how sensory awareness, interoception, and somatic attunement can deepen both recovery and therapeutic effectiveness. We draw on emerging research in emotion science, mindfulness, and polyvagal theory to teach clinicians how to help clients reconnect safely with their bodies.

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

The Body Experiencing Pathway Training

All trainings are led by Drs. Anita Federici and Lucene Wisniewski

Theme:
Bringing embodiment, awareness, and compassion into clinical work.

Purpose:
Deepen clinicians’ understanding of the role of interoception, body image, and somatic experience in recovery. Helping clients reclaim presence, safety, and connection in their bodies.

Available Now:

We offer live experiential workshops for clinicians and programs interested in integrating somatic practices within evidence-based frameworks like DBT and MED-DBT.

Pathway
Integration

Distinct disciplines.

Shared purpose.

Unified care.

Foundational Pathways Into MED-DBT

Both the Eating Disorders Foundations Pathway and the DBT & Personality Pathway form the foundation for Learning MED-DBT, where the two streams converge.

Each pathway can be completed independently for CE credit, or sequentially for those pursuing comprehensive MED-DBT training.

Together, these pathways reflect the ethos of EDTI:

Distinct disciplines.

Shared purpose.

Unified care.

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