Become a Member

We want to welcome you to a community of professionals, students, associate members, and organizations who are dedicated to working for the advancement of the field of eating disorder treatment. CTEDS endeavors to create a community of active members who are dedicated to continually learning about eating disorders and how they impact our clients and community.

We hope you will join us in helping to reach our mission: To serve as an open forum for interdisciplinary professionals to gain and disseminate knowledge of eating disorders in an effort to provide exemplary treatment and to act as a cohesive resource within the community.

 

Professional Membership – $100

Must be licensed, certified and/or credentialed by their respective governing board or professional organization (LPC, LPC-I, RD/RDN, LMSW, LCSW, LCDC, LMFT, LMFTA, MD, PhD). Professional members have experience treating clients with eating disorders, are actively engaged in the treatment of clients with eating disorders and accept referrals for this treatment.

Benefits: 

  • CTEDS Listserv – Seek resources, referrals, connection and announcements from fellow CTEDS members
  • 10 Annual CE Meetings – Speakers provide evidence-based, values-aligned, ED specific education that offers diverse topics
  • Discounted Pricing for Annual Conference/Special Event – Providing 4+ CEUs
  • Online Learning Center – 24/7, on demand access to our monthly education presentations
  • Other special events – Such as Case Consultation with medical providers, and social and networking events
  • Listing on CTEDS ‘Find a Specialist’ Directory. See below for application.

**Please note the following qualifications must be met before a professional can be listed on the directory:

  • 1 year of CTEDS membership + Maintain active CTEDS membership
  • 3 years of experience as an eating disorder provider
  • 5 CEUs obtained from participating in CTEDS events

APPLY FOR A SPECIALIST LISTING HERE

 

Associate Membership – $75

Professional in a field that is not board licensed or certified who interact and play a supportive role with eating disordered clients, e.g. life coach, yoga instructor, personal trainer, dance instructor.

  • CTEDS Listserv – Seek resources, referrals, connection and announcements from fellow CTEDS members
  • 10 Annual CE Meetings – Speakers provide evidence-based, values-aligned, ED specific education that offers diverse topics
  • Discounted Pricing for Annual Conference/Special Event – Providing 4+ CEUs
  • Online Learning Center – 24/7, on demand access to our monthly education presentations
  • Other special events – Such as Case Consultation with medical providers, and social and networking events

 

Student Membership – $50

A student enrolled in an academic program or medical training program and who is not practicing professionally in the field of eating disorders.

  • CTEDS Listserv – Seek resources, referrals, connection and announcements from fellow CTEDS members
  • 10 Annual Educational Meetings – Speakers provide evidence-based, values-aligned, ED specific education that offers diverse topics
  • Discounted Pricing for Annual Conference/Special Event – Providing 4+ CEUs
  • Online Learning Center – 24/7, on demand access to our monthly education presentations
  • Other special events – Such as Case Consultation with medical providers, and social and networking events

 

Organizational Membership – $200

An organization, hospital, treatment center, or clinic that specializes in the treatment of eating disordered clients.

  • CTEDS Listserv – Seek resources, referrals, connection and announcements from fellow CTEDS members
  • Listing on CTEDS ‘Find a Specialist’ Directory
  • Logo on the CTEDS website homepage
  • 10 Annual Educational Meetings – Speakers provide evidence-based, values-aligned, ED specific education that offers diverse topics

 

Group Practice – Contact Membership@CTEDS.org for more information

ONLY CHOOSE THIS OPTION IF YOUR GROUP PRACTICE OWNER HAS COMPLETED REGISTRATION WITH THE BOARD

Register Here

  • CTEDS Listserv – Seek resources, referrals, connection and announcements from fellow CTEDS members
  • 10 Annual CE Meetings – Speakers provide evidence-based, values-aligned, ED specific education that offers diverse topics
  • Online Learning Center – 24/7, on demand access to our monthly education presentations
  • Other special events – Such as Case Consultation with medical providers, and social and networking events
  • Listings on CTEDS ‘Find a Specialist’ Directory for any members who meet CTEDS Specialist Criteria

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Application Procedures: 

  • Applications are submitted online through the CTEDS website and routed directly to the Membership Committee Chair, who then forwards the application for evaluation to members of the Membership Committee. Board Members do not vote on applications.
  • Committee members review the application and determine whether the applicant meets criteria for membership based on information submitted. Any concerns are discussed by the membership committee. The Chair contacts the applicant for clarifications if necessary and communicates the information to members.
  • The Chair notifies the applicant of the Committee’s decision.

Responsibilities of Members: 

  • Members are responsible for reporting to the Membership Committee Chair any changes in information submitted on the application form or on the website within 30 days of the change occurring.
  • It is the responsibility of the student member to inform the CTEDS membership committee chair when student status changes. If this occurs during the middle of a calendar year for which student dues have been paid, no additional dues will be owed until the beginning of the following calendar year.

Grounds for Revocation of Membership

  • Any actions leading to grounds for denial of membership during application process (e.g., loss of license, charged with a felony, reprimand for misconduct with a client).
  • Failure to pay annual membership dues.