Date: July 30

Time: 8:00 PM Beirut Time

Format: Zoom Link via Reframe
Facilitator: DR. Tala Abdallah

About the Workshop

As a dietitian, you may be one of the first, and sometimes the only, professionals clients struggling with disordered eating turn to. Yet many in the field receive limited training on how to recognize, support, or refer those navigating eating disorders. This workshop is designed to bridge that gap.

Led by Dr. Tala Abdallah, a UK-licensed Clinical Psychologist and Lebanese-licensed Dietitian, this training offers a practical foundation in eating disorder care, with a focus on providing sensitive, psychologically-informed support in a post-pandemic, body-conscious world.

This isn’t just a workshop, it’s a call to elevate the standard of care in dietetics and empower dietitians to confidently meet the growing mental health needs of their clients.

What You’ll Learn

• Recognize signs of disordered eating and understand when and how to refer to mental health professionals

• Clarify your role as a dietitian in the eating disorder treatment process

• Gain an overview of screening, assessment, and intervention techniques used in eating disorder care

Who Should Attend?

• Registered Dietitians

• Nutritionists

• Dietetic Students

• Health professionals working in clinical or outpatient nutrition settings

Workshop Outcomes

Participants will leave with:

• Increased confidence in supporting clients with disordered eating

• A clearer understanding of how to navigate conversations around food and body image

• Practical tools to provide compassionate, non-harmful care

About the Facilitator

Dr. Tala Abdallah is a UK-licensed Clinical Psychologist and Lebanese-licensed Dietitian with over a decade of experience across psychology and nutrition. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Health Psychology from University College London, alongside dual Bachelor’s degrees in Nutrition & Dietetics and Psychology from the American University of Beirut.

Her clinical experience spans the UK’s NHS and private settings in London and Beirut. She specializes in eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and self-worth, working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Tala is the founder of Ginger & Walnut, a practice blending gut and mental health for holistic healing. Through her work, she aims to make compassionate, evidence-based care more accessible, especially for Arab and expat communities.

She delivers trainings and psychoeducational workshops for health professionals across Lebanon, focusing on eating disorder awareness, culturally informed care, and capacity building. Therapy is offered in English, Arabic, and French.

Workshop Fee: Starting $20 contribution