Ashley delivers presentations, workshops and lectures internationally on the topics of eating disorders, mental health, culturally sensitive treatment and its intersections with social justice, race, immigration, food access, trauma and other of experiences oppression. Her approach combines her clinical and research experience with activities and thought-provoking reflections to create a rich and collaborative learning environment.
For media, booking, presentation requests and other inquiries, please email ashley@ashleyaclemft.com
Past Presentations at:
- AAMFT Systemic Family Therapy Conference
- American Psychological Association
- Asian American Psychological Association
- BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference
- California Association for Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals
- Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- Pennsylvania Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
- Southern Plains Tribal Health Board’s Tribal Public Health
- Southern Counties Regional Partnership (SCRP) California
- The Renfrew Center Foundation
- University of California San Diego Eating Disorders Center
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Western Psychiatric Hospital
Work Featured in:
- Gürze-Salucore Eating Disorders Resource Catalogue
- American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy’s (AAMFT) Family Therapy Magazine
- International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) Expert Guest Blog
- California Association for Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) The Therapist Magazine
- Eating Disorder Recovery Support (EDRS) newsletter
Written Publications
Books/Book Chapters
Acle, A., Davis, A., & St John, C. (2024). Our Path to Authentic Allyship: Examining Beliefs and Actions to Provide Client Care. In N. Kim, C. C. Ross, M. Fuller, & C. Small (Eds.), Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism. Oxford University Press. Co-written with Davis, A. & St John, C.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Acle, A., Cook, B. J., Siegfried, N., & Beasley, T. (2021). Cultural Considerations in the Treatment of Eating Disorders among Racial/Ethnic Minorities: A Systematic Review. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 52(5), 468–488. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220221211017664
Magazines
Acle, A. (2021, October). Cultural Considerations in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Family Therapy magazine, 20(5). https://ftm.aamft.org/
Acle, A. (2020, November). Inviting Culture into Eating Disorder Treatment. Gürze-Salucore Eating Disorders Resource Catalogue. https://www.edcatalogue.com/inviting-culture-eating-disorder-treatment/
Acle, A. (2020, August). Specialist-Generalist Collaboration in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. The Therapist, 32(4), 12-16.
Acle, A. (2021, February). Is Recovery Possible if You Don’t Identify with Your Treatment Team Racially? Eating Disorder Recovery Support newsletter.
Online Publications
Acle, A. & Pearce-Dunbar, V. (2020, July). The Effects of Colorism and Classism in Treating Eating Disorders in People of Color. Expert Guest Blog Article featured on African American Eating Disorders Professionals & Black, Indigenous, People of Color Committee (AAEDP-BIPOC), International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) website. https://membershare.iaedp.com/conversations-in-color-july-2020/
Acle, A. (2020, June). Expanding on the Effects of Racism and Risk for Clients. Expert Guest Blog Article featured on African American Eating Disorders Professionals & People of Color Committee (AAEDP-POC), International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) website. https://membershare.iaedp.com/conversations-in-color-june-2020/
Acle, A. (2020, May). Holistic Healing during and after COVID. Expert Guest Blog Article featured on African American Eating Disorders Professionals & People of Color Committee (AAEDP-POC), International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) website. https://membershare.iaedp.com/conversations-in-color-holistic-healing-during-and-after-covid-19/
Previous Presentations, Invited Talks & Workshops
Keynote Presentations & Invited Talks
Acle, A. (2024, June). Food Security & Eating Disorders: Risk Factors & Treatment Considerations. Invited talk given to The California Alliance of Child and Family Services, Sacramento, CA.
Acle, A. (2024, April). Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Case Management & Treatment. Invited talk given to The California Alliance of Child and Family Services, Sacramento, CA.
Acle, A. (2024, March). Eating Disorders in Marginalized Communities. Invited talk given to San Diego City College, San Diego, CA.
Acle, A. (2024, March). Culturally Sensitive & Intersectional Approaches To Eating Disorders When Serving Marginalized Communities. Invited talk given to Southern Counties Regional Partnership Conference 2024, Pomona, CA.
Acle, A. (2024, March). Practical Applications: Culturally Sensitive Eating Disorders Support Strategies with BIPOC Foster Youth. Invited talk given to Seneca Family of Agencies, Monterey County, CA.
Acle, A. (2024, March). Exploring The Intersection of Workplace Inclusion and Motivation: Opportunities for Connection. Invited talk given to Opal: Food + Body Wisdom, Seattle, WA.
Acle, A. (2024, February). Colorism, Skin Tone Trauma & Body Image Ideals: Clinical Considerations with Youth & Families. Invited talk given to The California Alliance of Child and Family Services, Sacramento, CA.
Acle, A. (2024, February). Immigration Experiences, Acculturative Stress & Eating Disorders. Invited talk given to Vista Del Mar, Los Angeles, CA.
Acle, A. (2024, January). Culturally Sensitive Eating Disorder Support Strategies- Considerations When Working with BIPOC Youth. Invited talk given to The California Alliance of Child and Family Services, Sacramento, CA.
O’Neal, J., Mayanil, T., Kolko, R., Acle, A. (2024, January). Relationships Between Skin Color Satisfaction, Body Satisfaction, and Binge Eating in Black Girls. Invited Expert Panelist, Western Psychiatric Hospital Journal Club, Pittsburg, PA.
Acle, A. (2023, September). Culturally Sensitive Eating Disorder Support Strategies: Foundational Knowledge & Applications with BIPOC Foster Youth. Invited talk given to Seneca Family of Agencies, Alameda County, CA.
Acle, A. (2023, September). Embrace Body Acceptance: Connecting with Who We Are. Invited talk given to the College of Lake County Student Body, Grayslake, IL.
Acle, A. (2023, September). Promote Well-Being: Encouraging Conversations about Our Food & Bodies. Invited talk given to the College of Lake County Staff & Faculty, Grayslake, IL.
Acle, A. (2023, July). Culturally Sensitive Eating Disorder Support Strategies- Considerations When Working with BIPOC Youth. Invited talk given to The California Alliance of Child and Family Services, Sacramento, CA.
Dzirasa, E., Wilkerson, G., Acle, A., Dowell, M., Gilbert, A., Patterson, N. M. R., Gastelum, C. (2023, July). Barriers to Treatment Access for BIPOC Eating Disorder Clients. Invited Expert Panelist, BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference.
Acle, A. (2023, June). Culturally Sensitive Eating Disorder Support Strategies- Considerations When Working with BIPOC Youth in Out-of-Home Care. Invited talk given to Seneca Family of Agencies, Monterey County, CA.
Acle, A. (2023, March). Culturally Sensitive Eating Disorder Support Strategies- Considerations When Working with BIPOC Youth in Out-of-Home Care. Invited talk given to Seneca Family of Agencies, Oakland, CA.
Acle, A. (2023, February). All Bodies Are Good Bodies: How to Embrace Body Acceptance. Invited talk given to the College of Lake County Student Body, Grayslake, IL.
Gayfield, P., Spotts-De Lazzer, A., Acle, A., Maine, M., McGilley, B., Harrell, B., Kronberg, S., Tanner, A., Mehler, P. (2023, February). Core Course Faculty: Q&A and Discussion on Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Teams. Keynote Core Faculty Panelist, International Eating Disorders Professionals, Symposium 2023, Palm Springs, CA.
Maine, M., McGilley, B., Acle, A. (2023, February). Certified Eating Disorders Specialists (CEDS) Core Curriculum, Module 2: The Psychological Treatment of Eating Disorders. Core Faculty, International Eating Disorders Professionals, Symposium 2023, Palm Springs, CA.
Acle, A. (2022, December). Culturally Sensitive Eating Disorders Treatment with Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian & People of Color- 11 Core Themes & Insights from Clinical Research. Invited talk given to University of California San Diego (UCSD) Eating Disorders Center Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Therapy (EDIT) Seminar Series, San Diego, CA.
Acle, A. (2022, August). The Use of Our (Cultural) Selves. Invited talk given to Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians & Professionals (EDRDPro).
Carroll, P., Acle, A., Call, C., Conlon, R.K. (2022, May). Diversifying Eating Disorder Treatment: One Size Does Not Fit All & Panel Discussion. Invited Expert Health Equity Panelist, University of Pittsburg Medical Center Grand Rounds, Pittsburg, PA.
Acle, A. (2017, July). Eating Disorders: An Overview. Invited talk given to the Coalition Meeting, Pathway Society, San Jose, CA.
Acle, A. (2014, March). Psychology Alumni Panel. Invited talk to current students at Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA.
Conference Workshops & Presentations
Acle, A. (2024, June). Breaking Down Barriers to Eating Disorders Detection & Treatment: Culturally Sensitive & Empowering Approaches to Healing Eating Disorders among BIPOC Youth & Families. 2024 Partnerships for Well-Being Institute, Anaheim, CA.
Acle, A. (2024, May). Immigration Experiences, Acculturative Stress & Eating Disorders: Risk Factors and Treatment Considerations. California Association for Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
Acle, A. (2024, March). Eating Disorders in Our Latine Communities: Incorporating Context and Intergenerational Factors. 2024 National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation Bridging the Gap Symposium: Eliminating Mental Health Disparities, Washington, DC.
Acle, A. (2024, February). Intergenerational & Cultural Factors in Eating Disorders Healing in Our Latine Communities. Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey Conference, Randolph, NJ.
Acle, A. (2023, November). Immigration Experiences, Acculturative Stress & Eating Disorders: Considerations with BIPOC Immigrants. Renfrew Foundation Conference for Professionals, Philadelphia, PA.
Acle, A. (2023, October). Equitable Approaches to Eating Disorders Detection & Treatment with BIPOC Clients. AAMFT Systemic Family Therapy Conference, Alexandria, VA.
Acle, A. (2023, September). Immigration Experiences, Acculturative Stress & Eating Disorders. California Alliance of Child and Family Services Conference, Rancho Bernardo, CA.
Acle, A. (2023, May). The Intersection of Spirituality, Food and The Body: Considerations for Eating Disorders (ED) Detection & Treatment. The Faith & Mental Health Summit 2023.
Acle, A. (2022, October). Considering Colorism, Body Image Ideals and Experiences of Objectification in Conceptualizing & Treating Eating Disorders in Our APINHD Communities. Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) 2022 Convention.
Acle, A. (2022, August). Eating Disorders in Our Communities: Addressing Racism, Discrimination, Trauma & Other Factors with Cultural Sensitivity. Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA) Mental Health Conference 2022.
Acle, A. (2022, April). Eating Disorders in Our Tribal Communities? Considering Minority Stress, Trauma and Risk Factors to Start the Conversation. Southern Plains Tribal Health Board & 7th Generation’s Tribal Public Health Conference 2022.
Acle, A., Harris, M. (2022, February). Raising the Racial Consciousness of Your Practice. International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) 2022 pre-conference symposia.
Harris, M., Acle, A. (2021, September). Allyship in Action: Level-Up Your Anti-Racism Work. Texas Eating Disorder Dietitian Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics (TEDD-WIND) Inclusivity Conference.
Harris, M., Acle, A., Akinaka, M.E., Burnett, A. (2021, February). The Elephant in the Room: Inviting Conversations about Race, Size and Sexuality into Treatment and Advocacy. International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) 2021 symposia.
Acle, A., Davis, A., St John, C. (2021, February). Racial Self-Awareness and Healing: Exploration and Resources for Providers’ Journeys Addressing Racism. International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) 2021 symposia.
Community Presentations, Discussions & Lectures
Acle, A. (2023, October). Eating Disorders in Our Latine Communities: Culturally Sensitive Assessment & Treatment Strategies. Presentation at El Consorcio, St Paul, MN.
Acle, A. (2023, July). Culturally Sensitive Eating Disorders Assessment & Treatment with Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian & People of Color. Presentation at The Marina Counseling Center, San Francisco, CA.
Ross, C., Acle, A. (2021, March). Culturally Competent Conversations: Authentic Allyship. Consultation discussion through the African American Eating Disorders Professionals & Black, Indigenous, People of Color Committee (AAEDP-BIPOC), International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp).
Acle, A., Tovar, V. (2021, February). The Intersection of Diet Culture/Eating Disorders & Racism: Seeing the Margins. Virtual presentation to eating disorders treatment professionals nationally.
Acle, A. & Kim, N. (2020, October). Addressing and Challenging Racism in Eating Disorder Treatment & Research. Virtual presentation through International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) Institute.
Gayfield, P., Ross, C., Acle, A., St John, C., Davis, A. (2020, July). Culturally Competent Conversations: A Book Discussion on White Fragility. Virtual presentation through the African American Eating Disorders Professionals & Black, Indigenous, People of Color Committee (AAEDP-BIPOC), International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp).
Kim, N., Ross, C., Acle, A. (2020, April). Cultural Context & Response to COVID-19 in People of Color with Eating Disorders. Virtual presentation through the African American Eating Disorders Professionals & People of Color Committee (AAEDP-POC), International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp).
