Body Image to Body Trust: Interoception Interventions in Eating Disorder Treatment

Eating Disorders are often conceptualized through the lens of body image, yet many clients continue to struggle despite improvements in body satisfaction and cognitive insight. This presentation introduces the concept of embodiment, explores how trauma and eating disorders disrupt interoception and the experience of living in one’s body, and examines the neurobiological role of the insula in these processes. Participants will leave with an expanded clinical framework and practical, evidence-informed strategies to foster safety, reconnection, and embodiment in eating disorder treatment.