About this Webinar:

This webinar will explore how movement, including exercise, is influenced by eating disorders with a particular focus on the concept of maladaptive movement. It will unpack what maladaptive movement is, how common it is, and how it’s typically characterised. It will also look at the evolution of research in this area, how our understanding has developed over time, and then move into current approaches to addressing maladaptive movement. This includes examining the language we use, relevant guidelines and practical strategies you can integrate into your own clinical practice.

Following the presentation, attendees will be able to:

• Review core terminology related to maladaptive movement and the role of exercise in eating disorder populations.

• Appraise the challenges and benefits of including exercise during treatment for an eating disorder.

• Describe core philosophies in addressing maladaptive movement during treatment for an eating disorder.

Presented By: Danika A. Quesnel., MSc., CSEP-CPT, Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Toronto

Danika completed a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia and a certification in Personal Training from the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology before undertaking a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (Health Sciences and Psychology) at the University of British Columbia and then a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology at Western University. Her current program of research in lifestyle psychiatry merges health and exercise sciences with clinical psychology to promote wellbeing for both the mind and body. Much of this research focuses on the role of exercise in the treatment of eating disorders, which led her to co-author the Safe Exercise at Every Stage (SEES) guideline. Danika’s mixed method research has been funded nationally and internationally, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and award recognition. Clinically, she has trained at renown hospitals including the Centre for Mental Health and Addiction and worked with a range of clinical presentations on outpatient and inpatient programs.