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The Emily Program Elevates the Conversation on Eating Disorders Through Educational Webinar Series

Business Wire

Fri, February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM GMT+9 2 min read

Expert-led live sessions to run during Eating Disorders Awareness Week

ST. PAUL, Minn., February 12, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Emily Program, a national leader in eating disorder specialty care and behavioral health services, today announced its 2026 Learn with Emily webinar series. Designed for advocates, caregivers, and clinicians, the free, expert-led series explores insights on eating disorder care and recovery. Kicking off during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Learn with Emily underscores why informed conversation and engaged communities matter now more than ever.

“During a time when global attention is focused on eating disorders, education is a critical first step towards life-changing care,” said Dr. Jillian Lampert, Vice President of Strategy and Public Affairs at The Emily Program. “Learn with Emily brings together expert voices to deepen understanding and allow participants to gain actionable knowledge that can make a meaningful difference for recovery and support.”

Learn with Emily speakers include experts from The Emily Program including Vice President of Strategy and Public Affairs Jillian Lampert, Regional Medical Director Mary Bretzman, Vice President of Clinical Services and EDI Sydney Brodeur-Johnson, Recovery Support Services Director/Dietetic Internship Director Kirsten Nelson, and Senior Director of Nutrition and Culinary Services Shena Washburn.

Participants will gain the opportunity to engage with experts and a community committed to improving eating disorder recovery outcomes, clear knowledge on evidence-based strategies to enhance care, and specialized training to strengthen skills in screening, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Schedule of “2026 Learn with Emily” Webinars During Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Each session will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central Time and will be hosted online to ensure accessibility. These free and open to the public educational opportunities are made possible by the financial support of The Emily Program Foundation.

**February 23**: _ED 101: What to Know and What to Say_ – Jillian Lampert

**February 24**: _Quick and Easy Medical Screening for Eating Disorders_ – Mary Bretzman

**February 25**: _Assessment: Levels of Care - What are they and who needs what?_ – Sydney Brodeur-Johnson

**February 26**: _What is it Really Like? What to Expect from and during Eating Disorder Treatment_ – Kirsten Nelson

**February 27: **_Hard to Swallow: Key Nutrition Concepts in Eating Disorders Care_ – Shena Washburn

To register and view full details of the 2026 Learn with Emily webinar series, visit here.

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**The Emily Program

**The Emily Program is nationally recognized for its compassionate and evidence-based approach to eating disorder treatment. With locations across the country and robust virtual care options, The Emily Program provides accessible, expert care that addresses the physical, emotional, and social aspects of recovery. For more information about The Emily Program’s services, visit www.emilyprogram.com or call 1-888-272-0845.

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