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Ashley offers 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.
Past Speaking Engagements include:
- American Psychological Association
- Asian American Psychological Association
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals
- Southern Plains Tribal Health Board’s Tribal Public Health Conference
- The Renfrew Conference
- Pennsylvania Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
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
Books/Book Chapters
Coming soon!
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/Online Publications
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. (2021, February). Is Recovery Possible if You Don’t Identify with Your Treatment Team Racially? Eating Disorder Recovery Support newsletter.
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. & 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/
Keynotes & Invited Talks
Acle, A. (2023, March). Culturally Sensitive Eating Disorder Support Strategies- Considerations When Working with BIPOC Youth in Out-of-Home Care. Talk given to Seneca Family of Agencies, Oakland, CA.
Acle, A. (2023, February). All Bodies Are Good Bodies: How to Embrace Body Acceptance. 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. Talk 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. Talk 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. Expert Health Equity Panelist, University of Pittsburg Medical Center Grand Rounds, Pittsburg, PA.
Acle, A. (2017, July). Eating Disorders: An Overview. 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.
Lectures & Presentations
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.
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.
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.
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).
