Childhood Trauma & Emotional Eating: A Trauma-Informed, Self-Compassion Approach to Healing, with Diane Petrella, MSW

Thursday, September 12 (12-1:30pm EST)

1.5 CEUs available!

Virtual on Zoom - Webinar details will be emailed a day before the webinar.

Hosted by the NASW-RI Chapter (CEUs are also approved for NASW-MA attendees)

Webinar description:

Research shows a link between early trauma and emotional eating. This workshop presents a weight-neutral and trauma-informed self-compassion-based approach to healing emotional eating for trauma survivors. Participants will learn how trauma affects their clients’ stress response and relationship with food, emotions, and their body and offers practical steps to heal.

• Integrate trauma-informed practices to calm nervous system dysregulation and four steps to help clients process their feelings mindfully.

• Learn a body-supportive approach and three simple practices to help clients develop a more peaceful and respectful relationship with their bodies.

• Learn two approaches to help clients make peace with "trigger" foods and gain power over their food choices.

Registration fees:

• $15 for NASW members

• $35 not yet members

About the speaker: 

Diane Petrella, MSW is a clinical social worker and holistic psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body confidence. Early in her nearly 40-year career she co-developed the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. She’s worked with children, adolescents, and adult survivors. Diane has helped thousands of people overcome early trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner wisdom for sustained healing. She is the author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food.