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When Eating Hurts: Navigating Disorders of the Gut Brain Interaction in Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment with Jessi Haggerty RDN
March 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

This session explores the intersection of eating disorders and Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBIs) in pediatric and adolescent populations, highlighting how pain, nausea, early satiety, and altered motility can both mimic and reinforce restrictive eating patterns. This training will deepen understanding of DGBIs, support a thoughtful, nuanced diagnostic assessment, and provide practical strategies for collaborative, developmentally attuned care that supports both physical and psychological healing.
About Jessi Haggerty: Jessi Haggerty, RDN is a registered dietitian with clinical expertise in eating disorders and weight-inclusive care. She previously owned a private practice specializing in eating disorder treatment and Health at Every Size® aligned nutrition counseling. Jessi now practices at Boston Children’s Hospital in the Motility and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Clinic, where she works with pediatric and adolescent patients with motility disorders and Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction. Her area of interest is on navigating the overlap between gastrointestinal symptoms and disordered eating, with an emphasis on collaborative, developmentally attuned care.


