Esperanza Eating Disorders Center San Antonio Texas

2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Los Patios, 2015 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
ESPERANZA IS GETTING THEIR FIESTA ON
BY PARTICIPATING IN THE
LOS PATIOS FAMILY FIESTA
Enjoy a fun filled alcohol and admission free fiesta evening of family fun, with food from local food vendors who will be cooking up all your Fiesta faves! You’ll find pony rides, face painting, balloon twisters, bounce castle, fun and games all on the beautiful grounds of the San Antonio landmark Los Patios along the Salado Creek.

This event will be free and open to the public! Live music, fiesta themed performances, and a host of fun activities will take place on the lawn along Salado Creek while our Los Patios restaurants serve up their take on traditional fiesta fare!

San Antonio iaedp Chapter "Recovering the Possible" 2024 Annual Conference
2024-05-03 08:30 - 18:30 | Voigt Center, 701 El Portal Dr, Hollywood Park, TX, 78232, United States

Esperanza Teach & Tour
2024-05-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Teach & Tour & Tacos
2024-07-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States
FOOD ADDICTION: STIGMA OR SCIENCE?
FREE 1-HR CE Presentation and Training with:
Sarah Nichols, RD, LD, CEDS
Director of Dietary Services
and
Susan C Mengden, PhD, CEDS-C
Executive Director
This presentation will explore the research commonly thought to support food addiction. Using an approach that does not stigmatize weight, food, or body, education will be provided to help reframe perceptions of a complicated relationship with food. This presentation will explore the Yale Food Addiction Scale, biological vs chemical addictions, and approaches to help support clients who identify with food addiction while doing no harm and “doing no shame.”
The 3 objectives of this presentation:

Verbalize why the addiction model is not used with food.
Respond to reports of food addiction with evidence-based information.
Identify next steps to working with clients who identify with food addiction.

Claritycon2024
2024-07-18 | Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78251, United States
Claritycon is an annual educational conference that explores the internal and external factors that impact the emotional, psychological and social well-being of young people. Since its creation in 2013, the conference has grown to reach over 500 attendees ranging from educators, therapists, nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals.

Esperanza’s Executive Director, Susan C Mengden, PhD, CGP, CEDS-C, will be presenting twice on the 18th. Her presentations are:
11:15A – 12:10P | A Deeper Dive: Recognizing and Treating Underserved Eating Disorder Populations: Males, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+
Eating Disorders do not only occur in Cis-Gendered, Caucasian, higher SES, females. However, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and males with eating disorders often go unrecognized by healthcare professionals. This presentation will discuss current literature on the occurrence of eating disorders in these populations as well as discuss the presentation of the symptoms and behaviors so to better enable the participants to recognize and treat these underserved eating disorder populations.
Objectives:

Learn the prevalence of eating disorders in the BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and male populations.
Be able to recognize the presentation of the ED symptoms in the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and male populations.
Learn evidence-based modifications to eating disorder treatment for these populations

1:55P – 2:50P | The Common Co-Morbidities of Eating Disorders in Adolescents: NSSI, Suicidal Ideation, Substance Use, Trauma, and Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Eating Disorders rarely present as stand-alone mental health conditions. This presentation will discuss the co-occurring diagnoses often seen in the adolescent with an eating disorder. Prevalence rates, descriptions of the symptoms and behaviors, and treatment considerations for the co-morbidities of NSSI, SI, SUD, Trauma, and Mood and Anxiety disorders will be presented.
Objectives:

Learn the prevalence of several co-occurring diagnoses with eating disorders.
Be able to identify the common co-morbidities often seen in the adolescent with an eating disorder.
Learn the evidence-based treatment considerations for eating disorders with the co-morbidities of NSSI, SI, SUD, Trauma, and Mood and Anxiety disorders.

Teach & Tour Tuesday
2024-09-03 11:45 - 13:30 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Teach & Tour | Recognizing Eating Disorders & Utilizing Effective Treatment Modalities
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Private School Summit
2024-09-16 11:30 - 13:30 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Teach & Tour & Tacos | The Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model & Eating Disorders
2024-09-20 08:45 - 10:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Advocacy for Mental Health Professionals Networking Luncheon
2024-10-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Voigt Center, 701 El Portal Dr, Hollywood Park, TX, 78232, United States

Teach & Tour | Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating Disorders
2024-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Recovery With Our Community Free Event
2024-11-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Charis Park, 95 Brees Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States

iaedp SA Chapter Meeting & Presentation
2025-01-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Teach & Tour | Utilizing DBT for the Treatment of Eating Disorders
2025-02-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Happy Hour & Networking to Celebrate our Registered Dietitian Community
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Lupe Tortilla, 255 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, 78209, United States

iaedp SA Chapter | “Meet the Speakers” Conference Fundraiser
2025-04-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Paloma Blanca, 5800 Broadway, San Antonio, 78209, United States

iaedp SA Chapter | “Recovering the Possible” Annual Conference
2025-04-04 08:30 - 16:30 | iaedp SA Chapter

Teach & Tour | Beyond the Binge: A Nutritional Approach to Healing
2025-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Teach & Tour : What Works | Evidence-Based Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder
2025-06-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States
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Human Trafficking | Training for Healthcare Professionals
2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States
Human Trafficking | Training for Healthcare Professionals
Presented by | Murie Lanford, MSN, RN, TCRN/Ransomed Life
This course is HHSC approved for continuing education for mental health providers (BHEC) and nurses (TBoN) in accordance with the Texas Occupations Code.
Understanding human trafficking is crucial for healthcare providers. This training addresses key facts, dispels myths, and helps staff deliver patient-centered care in diverse settings.
OBJECTIVES:

Differentiate human trafficking from human smuggling and consensual commercial sex.
Recognize vulnerabilities, risk factors, and indicators of human trafficking.
Apply patient-centered interventions and strategies for healthcare providers.

Teach & Tour | Taste, Texture, and Tension: Understanding ARFID
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

2025 Workplace Mental Health Summit
2025-11-13 09:00 - 17:00 | YMCA TriPoint 3233 North St. Mary’s Street, 3233 N St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States
ESPERANZA IS THRILLED TO BE ONE OF THE EXHIBITORS THIS YEAR
AND OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUSAN MENGDEN, PHD, CEDS-C WILL BE ON A PANEL WITH JTA WELLNESS
Register today! $25/per person or $125/table of 8
Lunch Is Included

Recovery with Our Community
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Morgans Wonderland Event Center, 5223 David Edwards Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78233, United States

iaedp SA Q4 Chapter Meeting + Presentation + Christmas Party
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | 534 Country Lane, 534 Country Lane, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States

iaedp SA Chapter Q1 Meeting + Presentation
2026-01-30 11:30 - 13:00

Esperanza Monthly Alumni Support Group
2026-02-18 18:45 - 19:45 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States
This monthly Alumni Support Group offers a space for folks who have graduated from our PHP or IOP programs to stay connected, grounded, and supported in recovery.
The group offers a structured, supportive space to check in, share wins and challenges, refresh recovery skills, and connect with others who truly get it.
Month after month, we hope to offer support, encouragement, and accountability in a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment.
If you are a past patient and would like to become part of the Esperanza Alumni Group or if you are a member and would like to receive the link to register your attendance for the Support Group along with the full details please, contact the Alumni Coordinator, Hallie Leighton at halliel@esperanzaedc.com

Teach & Tour Training
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States
Teach & Tour | February 27th
12-1PM
Ami Chatrath, DO
Brandi Milmo, MD
of wiseMIND Psychiatry
Title: Treatment for Eating Disorders and Associated Co-morbidities
This presentation aims to provide clinicians with an update on comprehensive approaches to eating disorder treatment, highlighting new and emerging interventions they can share with their patients. It will also cover common psychiatric comorbidities associated with eating disorders and discuss related treatment options.
Objectives

Identify at least two treatment options available for eating disorders
Understand the psychiatric comorbidities associated with eating disorders
List at least three treatment options available to address co-occurring co-morbidities

FREE 1-HR CE Available
Lunch Provided

Esperanza Alumni Support Group
2026-03-18 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States
Esperanza Alumni Monthly Support Groups
This monthly alumni support group offers a space for adult folks who have graduated from our PHP or IOP programs to stay connected, grounded and supported in recovery. The group offers a structured, supportive space to check in, share wins and challenges, refresh recovery skills, and connect with others who truly get it. Month after month, we hope to offer support, encouragement, and accountability in a compassionate, nonjudgemental environment.
If you are a member of our Alumni Group and would like to attend or if you are an adult graduate of our programs and would like to join please contact Hallie Leighton | Alumni Coordinator | halliel@esperanzaedc.com

Teach & Tour | FREE 2-hr Advanced Training
2026-03-20 11:30 - 13:30 | Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, 140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400, San Antonio, 78232, United States

Eating Disorder Professionals Networking & Happy Hour Event
2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Amelia Social Lounge, 875 E Ashby, San Antonio, TX, 787212, United States
